Dylan's rocking to Elvis at five
Published Date:
20 August 2008
Probably the country's youngest Elvis fanatic is a five year old from Lowton.
Dylan Bowen (pictured) is obsessed with the King of Rock 'n' Roll and dreams of one day being on stage in Vegas singing his hero's timeless classics as an Elvis impersonator.
Not only does Dylan cherish two Elvis inspired stage suits (one of which his family had shipped over from America) and a trademark gold chain, but he also knows the lyrics of up to 40 of Elvis' best known hits including Heartbreak Hotel, Jailhouse Rock and Love Me Tender.
Jayne Bowen, Dylan's mother, said: "He's a nutcase about Elvis and is definitely destined for great things.
"He knows all the shake, rattle and roll dance moves and sings along word-for-word to all of Elvis' songs.
"He even knows the names of the people who were in his backing band. Elvis is always on his mind."
Dylan's love for Elvis began over a year-and-a- half ago when his step father, Paul Bradbury, was watching That's the Way It Is – a documentary on the legendary singer released in 1970.
Jayne, from Thornfield Close, Lowton, added: "From that moment he just couldn't get enough of watching Elvis' performances or listening to his music.
"We've bought him his very own microphone and Marshall amp so he can sing his songs live."
Despite being diagnosed with a spinal cord disorder since birth which makes standing up difficult for Dylan, that doesn't ever stop him from rock 'n' rolling.
Last Saturday the Lowton West Primary School pupil was one of 5,000 people in the crowd at Bolton Arena to watch the World's Greatest Elvis Tribute.
Paul said: "Dylan's not performed in public yet, but it's only a matter of time before he does so.
"All of his friends and family think what he is doing is fantastic.
"He's such a bright little boy and I'm so pleased to be a part of his life."
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20 August 2008 10:50 AM
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