The first key to the city of Las Vegas from new mayor Carolyn Goodman was given to Engelbert Humperdinck whom also received a star on the Las Vegas walk of fame. 

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Check out Norm Clarke’s column about the impact Liberace had on Engelbert Humperdinck’s career:

… in 1968, fellow headliner Liberace offered him some stardom advice.

“He told me  ‘don’t mingle’  (with fans.)’  Always come in through the back of the house.  Make yourself scarce,” Humperdinck said.

Read the complete story in Norm Clarke’s Las Vegas Review Journal article here. 

July 20, 2011 was officially declared as HUMP DAY with Mr Humperdinck receipt of the Keys to the City in a ceremony at City Hall. He then went on the receive the 55th star on the Las Vegas stars walk of fame followed by a fan appreciation concert that night at Paris Hotel.

You can check out all of the exciting new Humperdinck developments at his official website. Also view his interview on local Fox 5 Vegas from this link!