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Elvis E, who is also known as Richard Ernst, 59, of Potomac, MD, left, sings to Helen Thompson, seated at left center, as house care coordinator, Tina Schilling, top left, looks on as he performs for the residents and staff of the Sunrise of Leesburg senior living facility on Tuesday August 16, 2011 in Leesburg, VA. Resident, Jack Benson is seen sleeping at right. Tuesday marked the 34th anniversary of Elvis Presley's death. Ernst has performed over 500 performances as Elvis E since deciding to do it on a regular basis in 2004. "This is the prime Elvis crowd", Ernst said of performing at assisted living facilities. "Most of the time they love you." (Photo by Matt McClain/For The Washington Post)
Elvis E, who is also known as Richard Ernst, 59, of Potomac, MD, left, sings to Helen Thompson, seated at left center, as house care coordinator, Tina Schilling, top left, looks on as he performs for the residents and staff of the Sunrise of Leesburg senior living facility on Tuesday August 16, 2011 in Leesburg, VA. Resident, Jack Benson is seen sleeping at right. Tuesday marked the 34th anniversary of Elvis Presley's death. Ernst has performed over 500 performances as Elvis E since deciding to do it on a regular basis in 2004. "This is the prime Elvis crowd", Ernst said of performing at assisted living facilities. "Most of the time they love you." (Photo by Matt McClain/For The Washington Post)