When rock ‘n’ roll becomes a revolution.
Tudor Lakatos isn’t your ordinary Elvis tribute act, he’s a cultural bridgebuilder.
With slicked-back hair, shimmering rhinestones, and a voice that echoes the King himself, Lakatos transforms classic rock ‘n’ roll into a powerful tool against discrimination.
For over 40 years, he’s used music to challenge stereotypes about the Roma people, Romania’s most marginalised minority.
Growing up under Ceaușescu’s oppressive regime, Lakatos discovered Elvis as a rebellious escape, and a way to connect with ethnic Romanians.
Now a schoolteacher, he rewrites lyrics to resonate with Roma children, swapping “blue suede shoes” for “bare feet” to reflect their struggles.
His “Rock ‘n’ Rom” performances blend Romani, Romanian, and English, turning Elvis hits into anthems of resilience.
“Call us what you want,” Lakatos says, “but let’s educate the next generation to dream bigger.”
Whether in classrooms or smoky Bucharest bars, his mission remains: proving that talent knows no ethnicity. And with every hip-swivel and heartfelt note, he’s rewriting the narrative—one song at a time.
