A Church of England vicar has left his congregation all shook up after quitting his job - to become an Elvis Presley impersonator. The Reverend Andy Kelso, 64, ditched his dog collar to wear a high collar and jewelled white jump suit after saying he had a calling from God. Now, the father of five has been dubbed 'Elvis Priestly' after he stopped preaching from the pulpit to belt out The King’s classics to other churches, packed-out pubs, clubs and old folks homes near his former vicarage. Heart-pray Hotel: The Rev Andy Kelso has quit his job as a vicar to become an Elvis Presley impersonator
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Father of five says he wants to 'build bridges with people' using Elvis songs
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He decided on his career path as an Elvis impersonator last year while walking his dogs and said he felt God tell him: 'Take Elvis to the Church'
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The 64-year-old became spiritual after a near-fatal 75mph motorcycle accident at 19 which caused him to pray for the first time in his life
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