Shows and Performances

Rusty and his band tie their show 'The King Lives' in with these tremendously successful years. Striving for an authentic show in every way possible and to insure that the original sound is produced, the rhythm group not only plays the original live arrangements but uses the same instruments that were played by Elvis' band, these are:

The band consists of 12 musicians...

The band consists of 12 musicians (2 ladies, 10 gentlemen). With this line-up, Rusty and his band are able to present all those well beloved songs. Representative for the many others, a few are mentioned here:

Dim Lights. A weak spotlight is focussed on the microphone and guitar on the centre stage. Quietly, as if far away, then rapidly growing closer and becoming ever more present, the first beats of Richard Wagner's "Also Sprach Zarathustra" resound, not unlike an approaching thunderstorm. The chills-producing theme of this magnificent opus marked the start of every Elvis concert. Just as the music mercilessly reaches its peak, a brilliant chord relieves the grim, almost menacing mood, and, abruptly finishing the orchestral part, leads into a furious drum solo. At the same moment, bright spotlights flood the stage; the band goes wild, until finally he climbs the stage in best Elvis manner, courting to his ecstatic audience. He grabs the microphone, strikes a pose and starts singing: "I said see, C.C. Rider, said see what you have done..." Now everyone can feel it: It's truly him! Voice, outfit, face, hair, moves, music, sound, simply everything - The King is back, The King Lives - "RUSTY".

After this furious intro, hit is followed by hit: 17 songs in the first part of the show, 17 songs in the second, each better known and more popular than the last, songs that span throughout Elvis' whole career. Rusty, a walking and talking encyclopaedia when it comes to his idol Elvis, tells stories about the king, historical facts and anecdotes about his life. Dramaturgy, light and stage directions, costumes and musical arrangements all contribute to the success of the show.

Then the Grand Finale: "My Way", that well-loved and often listened to tune which never fails to get under the listeners skin, followed by 3 encores. Just as in the original Elvis shows, "Can't Help Falling In Love" finally brings this extraordinary 180-minutes show to its end.

"Rusty - The King Lives"