Introduction to Jack Smink

Meet Jack Smink - a tribute to the Elvis, the King!
By John Hicks

Some years ago, I received a telephone call from a guy called Ray Blandford who proceeded to tell me about someone called Jack Smink in the US who puts on an amazing live show as a tribute to Elvis.

At the time, I was a national marketing and promotions manager with Europe's largest late night venue operator so was well used to having people call me up enthusing about their latest band or performer. They were all convinced that they had found the next superstars!

But Ray was clearly passionate about this performer and that passion came through so strong that I began to wonder if he was right.

Unfortunately, it was some time before I was able to meet Jack in person - his UK visits are brief because of his heavy work committments in the US and my hectic business diary meant that we never met up.

Then, Jack put on a show at Jagz Club in Ascot and I was able to attend. I had the good fortune to meet Jack and his lovely wife Karen some days before the show. They are both such lovely people and I warmed to them immediately.

Finally, I was able to see Jack live on stage for myself. What an amazing performance! He captivated the audience and I can only sum it up in one word: awesome!

I keep in regular contact with Jack, Ray and others who count the days down to when Jack can fit in another UK visit. So, the purpose of this website is to enable other fans to share our passion for Jack's tribute to the greatest musical performer to ever enter our lives, Elvis.

Please do e-mail me so that I can keep you up to date with what is happening with Jack and details of his UK gigs. You are also very welcome to e-mail me articles for this fan site and any photos that we can publish.

My e-mail address is: john@headlinepromotions.co.uk



John Hicks
Headline Promotions, Press & PR
25 Basingfield Close
Old Basing
Basingstoke
ENGLAND
RG24 7BG