Dean Z has been working as a professional Elvis tribute artist since the age of 3. Currently considered the number 1 Elvis tribute artist in the world, he regularly performs across the globe, with audiences of up to 20,000 people a night. Dean's performances span the range of Elvis's career and include his beginnings in 1954, his 14 year film career (1956-69), his "black leather" '68 Comeback Special and his early 1970s jumpsuit days in Las Vegas.

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Some more information about Dean:

 

• Dean was hired by Baz Luhrman's Bazmark, Inc. to work with Elliott Wheeler (Baz's frequent composer) to compose several songs and voice acting demos for Baz’s pitch to Warner Brothers for his Elvis film.

• Dean is the 2013 winner of Elvis Presley Enterprises’ annual contest to find the best Elvis tribute artist in the world.

• Dean was the star of Elvis Presley Enterprises’ touring production Elvis Lives (performed to a total of over 500,000 audience members).

• Dean is the only tribute artist hired by Elvis Presley Enterprises to act as on-camera talent for media content.

• Dean is the only Elvis tribute artist ever hired to host Elvis Presley Enterprises’ SiriusXM radio channel, Elvis Radio.

• Dean is currently a performer and advisor for Elvis Presley Enterprises’ programming for Elvis Week.