Robert Washington turned 19 on August 16, 1977, the day that Elvis died. Two years ago, Washington cracked the color barrier and became the first black World Champion Elvis Impersonator at the “Images of Elvis” contest in Memphis, TN.

Sadly, you have to go all the way to Olympia to catch Robert Washington, but it might be worth the trip - the 6th Annual Elvis Birthday Bash on Saturday will also feature a documentary about championship Elvis impersonators, a velvet Elvis art show, and fried peanut butter and banana sandwiches. Visit
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