<h3></h3>Steve Cle'ere, Gene Simmons impersonator in KISS tribute band, DESTROYER, spit fake blood over an audience member, in Flower Mound, TX. The band performs over two hours of KISS songs in full makeup and costume, with a full light show and special effects, including pyrotechnics when requested.
DESTROYER - KISS Tribute - Dallas, TX

















They make us happy, entertain us, and people often treat them as if they were the real deal. They’ve got the look, the moves, and even their own fans, but what’s it like to live in the limelight as someone else?

This is a short, personal series on Texas celebrity impersonators.

<h3></h3>A teenage boy rocks out to the KISS tribute band, DESTROYER, in Flower Mound, TX.
Teenage fan.
<h3></h3>"Drummer Dave" as Peter Criss, impersonator in the KISS tribute band, DESTROYER, performs for a birthday party in Flower Mound, TX.
"Drummer Dave"
<h3></h3>Steve Cle'ere performs as bassist Gene Simmons impersonator in KISS tribute band, DESTROYER, in Flower Mound, TX. By day, Cle'ere teaches English as a second language in Haltom City, TX, to prep students to enter regular public schools.
Steve Cle'ere, teacher by day, Gene Simmons by night.
<h3></h3>Professional Michael Jackson impersonator, Maurice Redrick, 29, practices before a performance, in San Antonio, TX. In his everyday life, he is a member of the Air Force Reserves, an apartment leasing agent, a personal trainer, a father, and he plays the Green Lantern at Six Flags.
Maurice Redrick as Michael Jackson- San Antonio
<h3></h3>Over 300 people watched as Maurice Redrick made his second performance during the Juneteenth festival, in San Antonio, TX. The fans became unruly and a fight broke out when a woman fought event coordinators to get close enough to touch Maurice.
Juneteenth performance, San Antonio
<h3></h3>Maurice in his Michael Jackson memorbillia room, San Antonio, TX. He custom orders and tailors all his costume pieces from China.
Maurice in his MJ room.
<h3></h3>Maurice relaxes with friends while waiting to go on for his second performance of the day for Juneteenth, San Antonio, TX.
<h3></h3>Maurice, 29, makes an impromptu practice performance at the local mall while waiting for a friend to get some drinks, San Antonio, TX.
Impromptu performance at local mall.
<h3></h3>Maurice gets his make up done before a performance, San Antonio, TX.
Make up.
<h3></h3>Elvis impersonator, Donnie Roberts, aka Texas Elvis, performs for the opening of Beale Street Tavern, Austin, TX.
Donnie Roberts - Elvis - Austin
<h3></h3>An irritated young girl attempts to talk on her phone during the performance.
Disinterested Youth - Generational Gap
<h3></h3>This woman's daughter claimed that her mother has more photos of Elvis in her house than of her children.
Big Fans.
<h3></h3>Donnie Roberts aka Texas Elvis performs for Elvis fans for Elvis's birthday at Chuys Restaurant, Austin, TX. He does about 200 performances per year.
<h3></h3>When asked to say something into the mic, this woman, named Teddy, only said "I love you" to Elvis impersonator Donnie Roberts
Teddy (right) loves Elvis.