A Tralee man is keeping the music and spirit of Elvis Presley alive for Irish audiences.
Elvis Aaron Presley passed away twenty three years ago, but his memory lives on.
Mark Leen from Tralee has been an Elvis fan from a young age. A love of singing and performing saw him enrol in acting school in London and pursue a passion to be an entertainer.
A special tribute on what would have been the sixty sixth birthday of Elvis will take place tonight in Siamsa Tíre, Tralee. Meticulous planning has gone into props and costumes, which have their own history and are,
Exact replicas from the company in America that made them for the King.
Hair, makeup and pre-performance jitters are all part of the buildup, but when Mark Leen steps out on stage, he enjoys the experience.
I imagine in my mind that he’s listening.
This 'Nationwide’ report was broadcast on 12 January 2001. The reporter is Martina O’Donoghue.
'Nationwide' is an early evening magazine programme that brings Irish viewers an eclectic round-up of news, views and events from around the country.
