BIOGRAPHY

Earning himself a top ten position at the Ultimate Elvis Contest in Memphis, TN in 2009, Pete Paquette is highly regarded as being one of the top professional fifties Elvis Impersonators in North America.  Adding to his credit, he is also a two time Canadian Grand Champion at one of the largest Elvis festivals in the world, the Collingwood Elvis Festival (2006 & 2008); a title never earned twice by any Elvis tribute artist before. 

            Pete’s show is filled with energy, charisma, and passion.   His raw talent and years of experience as an Elvis entertainer makes his performance very professional and authentic on stage.  His energy, whether it is coming from his swiveling hips or from his vocals, never fails to shake up the crowd and leaving them wanting more.

             Growing up in the small town of Vankleek Hill (Eastern Ontario) as a child, Pete started performing Elvis shows at the early age of 7. Legions, fashion shows, resto-bars, telethons and private parties where just some of the types of locations he would perform.

             It was in the summer of 2003 that Pete entered his first contest at the Collingwood Elvis Festival.  It was there that he left his first impressions on those who would later become his biggest fans.  Since then, he has participated and won in just under twenty major Elvis contests around North America, skyrocketing him to great success and recognition in the business.

             His musical knowledge and talent for stage performance owes a great deal to the fact that Pete holds a University Bachelor degree in Music.

             In 2010 Pete brought his portrayal of Elvis to a new level, forming his own production company: Paquette Productions Ltd. and is self-producing his own shows. Among his peers and his fans, Pete is widely known for his electrifying portrayal as Elvis in his early years of his career, however, his personification as a fifties Elvis entertainer is by far to say the least of what he does. Pete’s show covers the musical career of one of the most celebrated entertainers, from early Rock n’ Roll to the Vegas Years. An authentic and energetic show, showcasing the King's early years of the 1950’s, to the army, movies, ’68 comeback and the memorable Vegas years. When Pete steps onto the stage as Elvis in the 70's, his transformation from the young Elvis to the more mature Elvis is astonishing. From the range and depth of his voice, to his mannerism and the level of authenticity that he brings to the stage when he puts on the jumpsuit, are not only impressive altogether, but are just as remarkable to watch as his 50's show is. Pete’s Elvis show is without a doubt one not to be missed as he is a rising star in the business of Elvis Entertainment.