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ANTHONY JOSEPH - competitor
anthony JOSEPH: Video Highlight
Anthony Joseph is 31 years old and is from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Music has always been a part of his life. His grandfather, aunt and mother are all singers while his father is a drummer.
At age 9, Anthony was introduced to Elvis’ music through his parents while watching ‘Viva Las Vegas.’ He was given his mother’s old records along with his grandfather’s stereo and he wore them out until he knew every. word of his favourite songs. At 10, he saw his first Elvis Tribute Artist and from that moment on, he knew that becoming a performer is what he wanted to do.
Anthony has competed in many contests over the years and has won many championships in the youth, adult non-professional and professional categories including 3 wins in Collingwood as well as wins at Tweed, Images of the King and Flaming Star in addition to others. Anthony represented the Toronto Elvis Festival in the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in 2013.
Anthony is currently working towards his music degree to further his knowledge of music to give the best performance possible. Although he specializes in the authentic portrayal of the 1970s concert and touring years of Elvis, he covers all eras from the 1950s through to the 1970s and has recently found success with authentic tributes to To Tom Jones and Frankie Valli.