Fans are certain he is Elvis Presley. He sounds exactly like Elvis!
Robert Joyce, a clergyman from rural central Arkansas, has created an intriguing online debate.Joyceโs voice is so similar to that of Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll, that a video of him went viral, prompting others to question his identity.
The Express spoke with Tom Mennel, an Elvis fan for life, on his belief in Joyceโs true identity. Mennel, 61, still believes Joyce is Elvis, even though he has been a fan of the King since the age of six. He thought Joyce would eventually come open about his identity.
โMr. Joyce is like Elvis to me, and I hope heโll come clean about his identity,โ added Mennel. Mennel offered the following spiritual interpretation: โPerhaps God is using Elvisโ voice to minister to broken hearts and lives.โ
โIf Elvis were alive, I would say to him, my friend and brother, that we are kindred spirits,โ Mennel said, pondering what he would say if Elvis were still alive. We are united in Christ.
This article investigates the capacity of a viral video to stir national discussion and identity politics, as well as the long-term influence of cultural icons such as Elvis Presley.