MY "HARD CANDY" COSTUME IS IN PROGRESS AND WILL BE AVAILABLE SHORTLY!!! HERE'S A FUN LOOK IN THE MEAN TIME!
MADONNA @ ROSELAND BALLROOM, MAY 2008!!!
THIS IS SOME SERIOUS ROSELAND BALLROOM CONCERT FOOTAGE FROM THE AMAZING STEVEN LASHER AND MS. CRISTAL!!!!!!!!
I PERFORMED "MADONNA" ON THE EXACT SAME STAGE AND ROOM 4 YEARS AGO!!!
News Article Frederick Post
Originally published April 17, 2008
By Ron Cassie
News-Post Staff
Photo by Courtesy Photo - Chris America, who impersonates Madonna, is seen here in many of her ever changing costumes. This is one in a series of articles that looks at the quirky and unusual moments in life and this week asks the question — what’s it like ... impersonating Madonna?
In the early '80s, Chris America, then an 18-year-old aspiring actress trying to land dinner theater roles in Washington, took a part-time job doing singing telegrams for a local talent agency. Until, that is, her boss called a staff meeting and informed everyone that the agency was moving in a new direction. "He said, look-a-likes and impersonators were the new trend," she recounted. "He asked who was interested. I said, 'I am, but I have no idea who I look like.'
"He told me I looked like this new girl Madonna on MTV. I didn't know who she was -- I had to leave and do some research to find out."
Nearly a decade later, she's in Washington with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria and Sargent Schriver for a Best Buddies charity banquet, and when she's called out to perform, so many people believe she's the real Madonna that they rush the stage, which begins to collapse. It takes 15 police officers to get her through a side door and down an elevator to an underground garage.
"It was extreme and scary... I had no control over my limbs and I saw how dangerous large crowds can get. I realized what real celebrities must go through" she said.
As the Material Girl hit it big, so did Christina America, who grew up in Northern Virginia where she's also lived for the past seven years. She's performed all over the metro area, across the U.S. and internationally. Mostly it's been hard work and fun. However, in the early days when strange men started showing up in her front yard and odd mail began arriving, she realized she needed a stage name (America), even if Madonna Louise Ciccone Ritchie did not.
She's matched the Queen of Pop costume change for costume change, appearing on Oprah, the Tonight Show and the cover of Esquire. Seven years younger than the original, she's had her own surreal 25-year career, recalling an upstate New York gig where she was hired to perform for 1,000 guests, including Frank Sinatra, at a "well-connected" Italian-American wedding.
"I didn't even realize it until after I was done performing," she said. "They had hired 16 backup dancers for my act and one of the girls asked me in the dressing room if I'd noticed the machine guns hidden under the suit coats of these huge guys apparently guarding the entrances of all the ballroom doors. It had not occured to me what they were there for and I had to look to see for myself."
Today, she has 30 different pairs of shoes and boots, 60 wigs, and enough accessories and rhinestones to sink the gondola Madonna sung from in the infamous "Like a Virgin" video. She's got it down from the vagabond Lucky Star days, to the platinum Material Girl, the spiritual, Like a Prayer chick, the Blonde Ambition business suit and "vogue' thing, right through the regal Evita, clubbing cowgirl and British equestrian manifestation. "Oh yeah, Dick Tracy's in there, too."
At 5-foot-4 and 116 pounds, she hits the gym five days a week, mixing free weights, cardio and yoga, to maintain at age 43, measurements like the real Madonna - 32C-26-34, who turns 50 this summer. "I have a friend in Florida, Betty Atchison, who impersonates Cher, and she got me hooked on Bikram Yoga. She is incredibly fit and we both have work at staying in shape because our particular characters are impossibly fit. We have no choice but to meet certain image standards for our job" she said.
Bill Shade, CEO of Shade Construction in Maryland, hired America for a Christmas party and said she was, "the splitting image, it's unbelievable actually."
Anu Mitra of Potomac, hired America for her husband's 50th birthday and wrote she'd "enthusiastically recommend her to friends and colleagues."
Nic Groshons, a Washington choreographer, said she's fantastic and had her perform at his 30th birthday bash.
For her part, America calls Madonna a great artist and a great impersonator, crediting her for re-interpreting characters and images from the past, i.e. Marilyn Monroe, Betty Davis, Evita Peron and making them her own.
With a new Madonnna video featuring Justin Timberlake, the Hard Candy album coming soon, plus a box set, it's already shaping up to be a big booking year for America.
And although she got her Madonna-like looks from her Greek-Ameican family, she didn't initially get their approval. "They didn't want me to be an entertainer, they wanted me to have a conventional profession" she said. "When I started in this profession, Madonna was mainly being portrayed as racy in the media and my father was convinced I was doing bachelor parties. He finally got it when he witnessed my show for the first time at Sargent Shriver's 75th birthday and saw how much fun everyone was having."
Actually, her very first Madonna gig was in 1984. She was hired by the best friend of a 13 year old girl, as a birthday surprise. Chris arrived to a house with only four guests attending, the young girl's suburban parents being two of them.
"I came to the front door in Madonna's signature costume at the time, the Lucky Star look with a big bow in my frosted hair... the parents opened the door looking very skeptical and not too happy. I initially thought they did not approve of Madonna but I was wrong" said America.
"I brought balloons, sang (Lucky Star)and interactively involved them in two other numbers (Dress You Up and Material Girl)dressing them up in accessories and we danced around, just the three of us and they were having the best time! I looked over mid-show at mom and Dad and they were crying. I was perplexed but I carried on. As I left, the Mother handed me a $100 tip. She then told me their 16-year-old daughter had committed suicide three months earlier and that they were worried about their youngest. She said it was the first time her daughter had smiled since their loss and that it gave them hope that things would be okay."
"My first job really truly had the most impact on me and it made me realize that what I do carries a real purpose. Our job as an impersonator is much more than showing up looking like someone. We facilitate interaction with guests and it takes a lot of preparation to meet their expectations of not only the character we portray but what we bring to the table at an event. There are all kinds of reasons guests want us there".
America's rates reflect the investment in her craft and preparation; in addition to her fee, transport and hotel are required for out of state travel. She has done bar and bat mitzahs, local anniversaries and corporate functions in Gaithersburg and Ocean City. Last fall, a wedding in Hungary and a couple of night club performances in Ecuador.
"It's not like it's easy work," she said, explaining she doesn't have anyone impersonating Madonna's hairstylists, make-up artists and wardrobe professionals. It's expensive to be in this profession and overwhelmingly involved to do it right. We have to dedicate a lot of time, money, physicality etc... There are only a handful of us who specialize in what we do and who we portray".
She's taken voice and dance lessons over the years; even had a gap drilled into her smile to closer resemble Madonna. She checks up on the latest gossip and learned alittle about Kabbalah and Guy Ritchie along the way. "So, I can make a funny quip," she said. "Fans expect me to know every latest thing."
Two of her other strange --but rewarding -- gigs have been memorial services. "Two wakes, in San Francisco and New York," she said. "Both gay men. Each of their partners told me the person who passed away had really been passionate about Madonna and loved her while they were alive. It was a little weird, yet it helped people remember this person."
She said that given her relatively minor brushes with celebrity, she appreciates her end of the look-a-like business. "The best part is seeing people have fun and forget about all their problems for a while," America said. She's also admitted she's given thought to her unusual destiny.
"I have wondered what my life would have been like had Madonna not taken off the way she did or had I had not resembled her. This profession kind of chose me and I would never have guessed I would still be doing it over half of my life. But I realize I have had some wonderful opportunities to travel, meet people and leave them with fond memories of their special ocassion. I've learned to be open to the opportunities that come your way.
"Back then, who would have thought Madonna would be around this long?"
Chris Buck Photography & Hall of Fame
March 2008: Lots of work coming in for this year... I worked with photographer Chris Buck in New York City in early March. Hope to publish some of the shots soon. Was at the Waldorf the evening of Madonna's induction to the Hall of Fame. It was a good time.
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Chris America Listed as "Rising Star" Award winner on Gigmasters Website
Gigmasters Announces 2007 Rising Star Award Winners in Live Music & Event Entertainment
REDDING, Conn., Feb. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Gigmasters.com, Inc. announced today
the 2007 Rising Star Award Winners for outstanding achievement in live music
and event entertainment booking. "In 2007, Gigmasters'entertainers earned
$12.6 million dollars while performing at weddings, special events, clubs, parties,
and other venues," said Kevin Kinyon,President and Founder of Gigmasters
( http://www.gigmasters.com/ ). The winners today represent the highest earning
Gigmasters entertainers throughout North America."
2007 RISING STAR AWARD WINNERS:
Acoustic Guitarist: Scott Samuels, New York, NY.
Beatles Tribute Band: 'Magical Mystery Tour', Los Angeles, CA.
MADONNA IMPERSONATOR: CHRIS AMERICA, WASHINGTON, DC.
Comedian: Jeff Havens, Chicago, IL.
DJ: 'Audio To Go Mobile DJ Entertainment', Charlotte, NC.
Elvis Impersonator: Jeff Stanulis, Las Vegas, NV.
Harpist: Sandra Salstrom, Houston, TX.
Hypnotist: James Kellogg Jr., San Diego, CA.
Jazz Band: 'The Sidewinders', New York, NY.
Live Band: 'Liquid Blue', San Diego, CA.
Magician: 'Close Up Magic Of Marco', Rockaway, NJ.
Mariachi Band: 'MX Celebrations', Houston, TX.
Motivational Speaker: Jon Petz, Columbus, OH.
Singer: Owen Poteat, Charlotte, NC.
For a complete list of 2007 winners, please visit:
http://media.gigmasters.com/TopPerformers.aspx
About Gigmasters
Founded in 1997, Gigmasters is the Internet's premiere booking service
for live music and entertainment. Gigmasters books entertainment for
special events such as weddings, corporate functions and private parties.
Its database of talent includes thousands of professional performers and
ensembles located throughout the United States and Canada. Gigmasters
provides talent buyers with a plethora of tools which include photos,
audio, video, client reviews, control panel, and a proprietary secured
booking system. For more information, please visit the Company website at
http://www.gigmasters.com/.
Chris America Nominated for Montclair's Who's Who
FEB 12, 2007
Chris America nominated and contacted by Montclair Who’s Who -
A National professional Organization that provides
concise and accurate biographies of industry leaders
from around the world. With over 50,000 active members,
their mission is to create a network of distinguished executives
and professionals with notable achievements. This network
is comprised of members highlighting their knowledge and expertise.
Becoming a member is considered a privilege and an honor.
Their members are recognized as leaders from every industry
in the world.
Montclair Who's Who continues to be a principal tool
for researchers, educators, and business professionals from
around the globe. They continue to build the
most dependable and accurate biographical database
ever available.
January 18, 08 Featured in USA Today...
Short article & photograph featuring Chris in Brian Howell's book Fame Us...
Overseas thru the 25th of January...
Away on another mission... will write when I am back!
NEW YEAR'S EVE 2008 - PROFESSIONAL'S IN THE CITY GALA
Tuesday, January 01, 2008 NEW YEARS EVE:
Again, this New Years Eve was off the hook. I performed for a massive crowd on the very last day of closing for the oldest Hotel in Washingon DC's history - The Hotel Washington. It was over 90 years old. Truly a beauty in it's time but a fading star ready to retire...
This is the hotel Elvis stayed in when he came to Washington DC in the 70's to meet with Richard Nixon with the idea of becoming a Federal Agent against Crime and Drugs - remember that famous picture? He stayed in room 507. Anyway, the ballroom was one of the most crowded events in a building I have ever been to. My Husband tried to get some video footage and photographs but it was so crazy and crowded in the hotel that finding a decent spot was next to impossible. It took over 15 minutes just to get to the staircase and another 5 to get to the lobby.
I did 3 sets of 14 songs and the final countdown to 2008. My wonderful Husband assisted me and it was a great evening. The Hotel was covered in the Washington Post on New Years Eve. It was kind of emotional to know this would be it's final night in over 90 years since it opened. I have several fond memories of this hotel, mainly eating at their famous rooftop restaurant that overlooks the city, the White House and the Washington Monument. I came here with my husband for a few romantic dinners, my mother for lunch and even after my father's funeral - this is where my brother and I got toasted from a truly draining day after Dad was buried. 90 years in a blink of an eye. Humbling.
I leave for corporate events in Las Vegas on the Jan 3rd at the MGM Grand and Hard Rock Hotel to return on Jan 10th.
CHRIS IN "FAME US" EXHIBITION TOUR...
DEC 2007: Greetings this Holiday Season! This year brought so many new aspects to me both personally and professionally. I was able to grow in both ways trying new things work-related and even pulled out some weeds that seemed to hold me back from doing better. That included new ideas that take you out of your familiar comfort zone, trying new activites to expand my level of mental and physical potential. I feel great satisfaction at accomplishing tasks that I was reluctant to try for the longest time. I learned a great deal about being open to new ideas and said goodbye to circumstances that drained me of my time and energy. I am grateful for colleagues who are business minded and hold standards high. I've been dabbling with recording too.
Enjoy!
That's my Mom with Pookie showing off Brian Howell's FAME US book...
HERE IS A VIDEO BIRTHDAY GIFT TO ME FROM STEVEN AND CRISTAL!
I GOT THE BIGGEST SURPRISE FROM MY GOOD FRIENDS STEVEN AND CRISTAL - THIS HUGE BIRTHDAY GREETING IS QUITE THE PRODUCTION! IT HAS SOME ANCIENT FOOTAGE OF ME THAT IS SO BAD BUT IN A GOOD WAY! IT BROUGHT BACK SOME MEMORIES OF MY EARLIER CAREER AND IS SO MUCH FUN TO LOOK AT. THANKS STEVEN AND CRISTAL!!! MY FAN CLUB PRESIDENT AND VP! YOU TWO KEEP ME GOING!!!! XOXO CHRIS
Hello To Alan!!!
You know who you are! It is so great to be back in touch!!! Have a great holiday!!! :)
PEFORMING FOR THE WHITE HOUSE STAFF!
DEC 07: I PERFORMED FOR THE WHITE HOUSE STAFF THIS WEEKEND AND IT WENT EXTREMELY WELL! THE STAFF REALLY KNOWS HOW TO HAVE A GOOD TIME AND WERE TERRIFIC TO PERFORM FOR!
ABOVE ARE SOME ITEMS FROM A GIFT BAG GIVEN TO ME. I WAS NOT ALLOWED TO TAKE INSIDE PHOTOS FOR PUBLIC DISPLAY - BUT I CAN SHOW YOU THESE FUN GIVE AWAYS - THESE ARE OFFICIAL WHITE HOUSE CHAMPAGNE, GW SIGNED CANDIES ETC... SERVED ON HIS PLANE! I ALSO GOT AN COLLECTORS WHITE HOUSE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT FOR 2007.
CHRIS AMERICA Headlining PRO'S IN THE CITY NYE - DC 2008
at Historical HOTEL WASHINGTON...
CHRIS AMERICA IS BACK FOR A SECOND YEAR HOSTING & PERFORMING FOR:
PROs IN THE CITY NEW YEAR'S EVE 2008 EXTRAVAGANZA - THE FINAL NIGHT OF THE HOTEL WASHINGTON - THE LAST HURRAH!
Monday, December 31 at 8:00 PM
This New Year's Eve, Become a Part of History
Professionals in the City Presents:
The Final Chance – The Last Night – The End of an Era - The Last Hurrah!
A New Year’s Eve Blowout Extravaganza at the Hotel Washington on its Last Night
It is the end of an era.
On January 1, 2008 after 90 years of continuous operation, the oldest hotel in the District of Columbia, located just steps from the White House, is closing its doors forever.
On December 31, 2007, Professionals in the City hosts the last party ever at the Hotel Washington, where attendees will have exclusive access to the entire hotel for the final 24 hours of the hotel's existence as its last guests for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve Blowout Extravaganza.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a part of history-in-the-making and add your name to the Hotel Washington’s guest list, which spans nine decades and includes every President of the United States for the past thirty years, more than 55 congressmen and hundreds of celebrity icons such as Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, Cher and John Wayne.
This spectacular party will feature:
Four levels of entertainment, PLUS the famous Sky Terrace
Unforgettable views of the White House, monuments and other landmarks of the nation’s capital
THEMED PARTY AREAS COVERING OVER 225,000 SQUARE FEET
The hottest DJs and all-night dancing on multiple dance floors
Talented, one-of-a-kind entertainers and performers
Countdown extravaganza hosted by Chris America; America's most popular Madonna Impressionist with champagne toast, balloon drop and live footage from Times Square AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!
All of this takes place against the backdrop of the city’s premiere international hotel, which has been immortalized on film in Contact, The District, The Godfather II, No Way Out, Navy Seals and on television in numerous episodes of The West Wing.
Get Lit: Fame Us: Celebrity Impersonators and the Cult(ure) of Fame, by Brian Howell
Sun Jan 20, 2008 at 06:06:18 AM
Brian Howell’s Fame Us: Celebrity Impersonators and the Cult(ure) of Fame is a great coffee table book. I know, because it’s been sitting on mine for a week, and every visitor I’ve had has been unable to resist flipping through the entire thing.
The cover grabs you straight off – it’s a photo of two Mick Jaggers, and everyone’s first impulse is to pick it up and get a closer look, trying to determine which is the real deal. The answer: a shocking “neither.” Both Micks are dead-on doppelgangers of the rocker.
The book starts with a meditation on “The Celebrity Image” that’s interesting enough, but of course the real meat of the book is the photos themselves. There’s an amazing Angelina, a must-see Madonna, a perfect Paris, and a Bono that is, simply Bono. (Isn’t it? Has to be…)
It’s fun to read what they have to say, too. The Johnny Depp look-alike points out that while the star’s a recluse, he’s not, which has interesting consequences. “We [impersonators] actually experience fame on a lot more levels than they do. Sometimes I want to be left alone. But you don’t want to represent your star as a jerk, so there is some responsibility in a weird kind of way.”
Conan O’Brien’s impersonator might need to get over himself a little. He created a character, Clonan, that was featured on TV and in magazines, but alas, the famous life was too much for him. “I have retired…I don’t want to be famous anymore. I am/was the world’s most famous celebrity look-alike…I hate looking like someone famous…I would do anything to have my life of anonymity back.” The ironic part is, while it’s easy to imagine Johnny Depp’s impersonator getting mistaken for the star, Conan’s doesn’t look much like him.
But enough rambling. This book must be seen to be believed -- especially the photo of a fake Hulk Hogan hanging with a fake Bill Clinton. Priceless! – Cathy Matusow
Fame Us: Celebrity Impersonators and the Cult(ure) of Fame, by Brian Howell, Arsenal Pulp Press, $18.95
CHRIS AMERICA FEATURED IN PUBLICATION FOR TOP INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
Chris is featured in "CopyCats II - A Tribute to Tribute Artists." The title follows the successful premeire edition "CopyCats" written over 10 years ago that is still selling. These books are dedicated to Tribute Artists in the Impersonation Industry. The author Bea Fogleman is renown and respected in the Look-Alike community as the founder of "The Entertainment Network" - a professional networking service that educates, informs and allows industry participants to stay abreast on topics related to their craft and community. This editon will be her last about the industry and will be a beautiful coffee-table picture book featuring America's Top Professional Look-Alikes.
OCTOBER 2007: Sorry I have not updated my site all that much lately... just busy with things as usual... This is a very interesting month for me. I am working on recording my music and preparing for several shows for the holiday season and especially for next year... will have dancers and new videos out etc... working on several overseas events... I LOVED Europe, it was just a great experience... that's all for now... Hope all is well with you and yours!!!
Chris America with Ruuuuuuuuben Studdard!
HAPPY 49TH BIRTHDAY MADONNA!!!!!
AUGUST 16, 2007: HAPPY 49TH BIRTHDAY TO MADONNA!
MADONNA HAS AN EXCITING NEW YEAR AHEAD OF HER, FROM A NEW ALBUM, AN UPCOMING TOUR, A BOXED 25TH TRIBUTE ANNIVERSARY SET - DUE IN DECEMBER AND NEXT YEAR WILL MARK HER 50TH BIRTHDAY!!! BECAUSE OF THIS, 2008 WILL BE ONE OF THE MOST ACTIVE MADONNA YEARS TO DATE AND REQUESTS ARE ALREADY COMING IN FOR MADONNA THEMED SPECIAL EVENTS. I AM TRYING MY BEST TO GEAR UP FOR ONE OF THE BUSIEST YEARS EVER...
Away thru Sept 08, 2007
Chris America will be performing in Europe thru September 01, 2007 and then in North Carolina thru the 8th...
Video Dedication to Me from Pablo Cancino in Mexico!
JUNE 12, 2007 My good friend Alberto sent me this link that was posted on YouTube. It is a video of "Hung Up" by talented musician PABLO CANCINO from Mexico. I was really surprised and touched because he dedicated it to me. He is very gifted and I thoroughly enjoyed his presentation.
Thanks Pablo!!!
CHRIS AMERICA FEATURED IN E TODO TRAVELERS MAGAZINE - SAN FRANCISCO
APRIL/MAY ISSUE: CHRIS AMERICA IS FEATURED IN THE AIRPORT / BUS MAGAZINE E TODO - OF SAN FRANCISCO.
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APRIL 25TH, 1982 - HISTORY WAS MADE 25 YEARS AGO TODAY...
It may seem like only yesterday but 25 years ago on April 24, 1982, Sire Records honcho Seymour Stein released a single called “Everybody” on Warner Bros. Records by an unknown singer from Rochester, Michigan by the name of Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone. To say the world would never be the same is an understatement. The song went on to become a huge dancefloor hit and was heard all over the radio in the Summer of 1982. That little girl from Michigan would go on to become one of the most famous entertainers and cultural icons in history - selling close to 200 million records and remaining a star of enormous magnitude and influence for the next 25 years. She’s just getting started. Long Live the Queen and Happy Anniversary to Madonna.
Liz Rosenberg
VIDEO GIFT FROM STEVEN LASHER...
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APRIL 19, 2007
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APRIL 2007 : CHRIS AMERICA ON BILLBOARDS NATIONWIDE
POSTED MARCH 21, 2007 / THE NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
"Like a pop juggernaut, circa 1985: Actress Chris America is a dead-ringer for Madonna in her 'Like a Virgin' days..."
Filming for the A&E Channel
Jan 14, 2007 Chris performed for 1500 guests at the Girl Scouts of America's Annual Fund Raiser
Chris America Voice Over as Madonna
Jan 2007: Chris to appear on JAY LENO at the end of January 2007. Will post date shortly.
Interview Scheduled for January 10th Israel MTV
Chris interviewed for Israeli MTV /station 24 for mock Madonna trivia show. www.ChrisAmerica.net will be featured & discussed.
CHRIS AMERICA PERFORMS AT DC NEW YEARS EVE GALA 2007
NEW YEARS EVE with "PROFESSIONALS OF DC" was *OFF-THA-HOOK* ! I performed 14 songs and had the official New Year's Eve Countdown... 1000 guests who know what partying is ALL about! If any of you want to attend a dynamite New Years Eve party next year... This is one group and event that will NOT disappoint! ...Pictures to be posted soon.
...with CEO Michael Karlan, Founder of "Professionals in the City"
December 31st, 2007: The WASHINGTON POST (Metro Section) newspaper; Full Front-Page feature story on Michael Karlan, CEO and Founder of "Professionals in the City", covering his scheduled 2007 New Years Eve event for the evening twice mentioning Chris America's appearence as the headlining act for the Washington Plaza Hotel's Professionals in the City Gala.
With well over 100,000 members and hosting over 1,000 events each year, Professionals in the City is the largest social and networking organization in the country. They organize hundreds of great events each year to bring the local professional community together and familiarize residents with all the excitement their city has to offer. A typical event ranges from as few as 20 to over 2,000 attendees.
NEW YEARS EVE: Chris America is performing at the Washington Plaza Hotel in Washington DC for "Professionals in the City". Ticket prices are $135; include all you can eat buffet, open bar and several themed ballrooms. Evening attire; Black-tie optional. Tickets are SOLD OUT!
Chris America on EBAY...This is kind of fun!
Back in the day my big "Claim to Fame" besides being on Oprah - was being selected for the cover of ESQUIRE MAGAZINE as "Madonna" and it caused quite a stir! Now, many years later, it is a Collector's Item and periodically pops up on EBAY. A third of the time they note it is Chris America on the cover, then two-thirds they write it is Madonna. The ads do get relisted a lot, but occasionally it sells for up to $15! I got a full "15 Minutes of Fame" from this gig back then and I'm still getting good mileage out of it! This cover was also printed for Esquire's Italian print Issue as well.
Happiness is a Handsome Marine and a POOKIE dog!!!
Chris America in Bamboo Shark Movie 2007
Chris America in the "Ghetto Fabulous" Cowboy "Music" garb...in the soon-to-be-released 2007 Film Bamboo Shark. This film was shot before I had made a consistant commitment to weight training etc... and ocassionally I would yo-yo from light to heavier. In this film I will be forever immortalized at my chunkiest for all to snicker at - Enjoy! :p Several look-alikes were cast for this novelty film that will almost certainly make it a cult classic!
