Wichita ? Most people have seen Elvis Presley impersonators who resemble the king of rock ‘n’ roll about as much as Willie Nelson resembles Liberace.

But here comes Marc Baker, who, at age 16, looks and croons like the young Elvis.

A junior at West High School here, Marc says he comes from a musical family and that his family is very supportive of his job.

Yes, this Elvis thing is more than a hobby.

His parents, Cynthia and Fred Baker, run the sound equipment when their Elvis has a gig, and brother Matt, 9, is on security detail and hands out his brother’s business cards.

Last summer, when Marc and his brother sold tomatoes, they made several hundred dollars.

Marc planned on applying his share to the purchase of a car. Instead, he ended up getting new sound equipment.

“My theory was you have to spend money to make money,” he said.

Marc became intrigued with Elvis in 2002, on the 25th anniversary of Elvis’ death.

“I admired him because when he wanted to do something, he stuck with it and he did it, no matter what people said about him,” Marc said. “I really respect him for that.”

He researched Elvis’ life, studied his music and watched most of his movies several times. He memorized all the words to his songs, and all his moves, so that he could resemble Elvis as closely as possible.

His favorite Elvis song? He likes all of them, but if he had to choose one it would probably be “Suspicious Minds.”

He’s donated his time and talent for the past three years performing as Elvis at charity events for organizations such as Lifeline, Race for the Cure, the Special Olympics and the Alzheimer’s Assn.

But he’s also had some jobs that paid.

“I’ve performed at a lot of reunions, and I do singing telegrams,” he said.

Marc said he’s most excited now to be singing at Spangles from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays. Spangles, a fast-food restaurant that resembles a 1950s diner, seems to be just right for the teenage Elvis impersonator.

He stands in the open, waiting area of the restaurant and entertains with his Elvis-like voice and great hip moves.

“He’s a wonderful kid, and he really is very good,” said Tammy Purviance, general manager of the Spangles at Pawnee and Seneca.

“Yes, he does sound like Elvis, and he also does an excellent Garth Brooks.”