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Elvis Aaron Presley is vying for a seat in the Yukon legislature in the small territory's election today.
The real Elvis Presley you wonder?
Well, it's his legal name and if you ask him, he'll insist he's the real deal.
Presley, who is running as an independent in the electoral riding of Pelly-Nisutlin, was born and raised Gilbert Nelles, but changed his name after being hit by what he describes as a 'UFO's beam' that told him he was the reincarnation of 'the King'.
Presley, 54, a self-described artist, is known as one of Yukon's most colourful characters.
He's performed in Las Vegas with Chubby Checker, and recently appeared on CBC's Dragons' Den where he offered investors a share of everything that's connected to him including his artwork, merchandise and music for $58,000.
He's also no stranger to politics.
In 2005, he ran for the leadership of the Yukon Liberal Party, placing fourth with only five votes.
In the 2006 Yukon general election he ran as an independent, with a focus on attacking the RCMP and the Yukon court system, but only managed to garner 40 votes.
The slogan for his 2011 election campaign is "Be A Hound Dog, Vote Elvis Presley, Make Yukon Graceland."
Known as "Tagish Elvis" for his hometown, he does seem to be aware there are some out there who call him a "wacko" but that doesn't seem to phase him.
"That's what some people might say," said Presley in a 2010 YouTube documentary.
"Some people have also kissed my feet and cried when I sang to them. Some people have said God sent you back and it's a good thing Elvis.
"Everybody has their own version of their reality."
The interesting part is, he can really sing.
Watch the video:
Elvis Aaron Presley is vying for a seat in the Yukon legislature in the small territory's election today.
The real Elvis Presley you wonder?
Well, it's his legal name and if you ask him, he'll insist he's the real deal.
Presley, who is running as an independent in the electoral riding of Pelly-Nisutlin, was born and raised Gilbert Nelles, but changed his name after being hit by what he describes as a 'UFO's beam' that told him he was the reincarnation of 'the King'.
Presley, 54, a self-described artist, is known as one of Yukon's most colourful characters.
He's performed in Las Vegas with Chubby Checker, and recently appeared on CBC's Dragons' Den where he offered investors a share of everything that's connected to him including his artwork, merchandise and music for $58,000.
He's also no stranger to politics.
In 2005, he ran for the leadership of the Yukon Liberal Party, placing fourth with only five votes.
In the 2006 Yukon general election he ran as an independent, with a focus on attacking the RCMP and the Yukon court system, but only managed to garner 40 votes.
The slogan for his 2011 election campaign is "Be A Hound Dog, Vote Elvis Presley, Make Yukon Graceland."
Known as "Tagish Elvis" for his hometown, he does seem to be aware there are some out there who call him a "wacko" but that doesn't seem to phase him.
"That's what some people might say," said Presley in a 2010 YouTube documentary.
"Some people have also kissed my feet and cried when I sang to them. Some people have said God sent you back and it's a good thing Elvis.
"Everybody has their own version of their reality."
The interesting part is, he can really sing.
Watch the video:
