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The high-energy Jive Aces have toured 40 countries for over 30 years, appeared on Britain’s Got Talent and released 15 albums and now present a vibrant celebration of the music that influenced Elvis Presley. By blending blues, gospel, country and rock‘n’roll, he changed popular music forever. Featuring original arrangements of Hound Dog, Tiger Man and It’s Now or Never, plus songs by his influences including Big Mama Thornton, Arthur 'Big Boy' Crudup and more. Drift back to early 1950s America and soak in the sounds that created the King!
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The Jive Aces: The Roots of The King is by The Jive Aces, listed under Music in the Fringe programme. It plays at theSpaceTriplex, The Prince Philip Building, EH8 9DP, 24 August to 26 August.
The show runs 55 minutes and is suitable for ages 12+. Tickets are £15.