Mike Malley Entertainments

The Beatles Tribute Band

“The FAB Beatles”

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The Fab Beatles, are widely regarded as the best "Sounding & Looking" Beatles Tribute Band in the U.K, they Pride themselves on Total Authenticity. Based in southern England & Formed in 1991, by four complete "Beatle" maniac's & turning professional in 1998 they have risen through sheer hard work & dedication to become one of the most sought after tribute acts in the country. The Fab Beatles were chosen by the BBC as the "Best" Beatles Tribute Band in the U.K 2000,& appeared "Live" on BBC1 in "The Battle Of The Fantasy Bands" TV show, Hosted by Terry Wogan & Ulrika Johnson. Broadcasted 19th, Jan 2001: Commissioned by EMI (BEATLES RECORD CO) to promote the launch of the "BEATLES 1" CD Nov 2001: The Fab Beatles played the whole "track-listing" (27 songs) completely "live" at the Cavern Club, Exeter: Feb 2002, The Fab Beatles appeared "live" on the Japanese TV show "ENDURANCE" along with Nigel Mansel. Apr 2002, Performed on a "live" world-wide satellite link for General Motors USA. Commissioned by NINTENDO GAMES (JAPAN) to provide the soundtrack to one of it's product launches: The Fab Beatles appeared as "special" guests at the prestigious annual, "Beatle Week" 2000 Festival in Liverpool. Performances included shows at "The Cavern Club", "The Adelphi Hotel", The Royal Court", "Chavasse Park" & "The Cavern Pub". The Fab Beatles were the preferred choice of Mr Michael Parkinson for his Celebrity Dinner & Cricket match this August 2000. He commented afterwards, "The Fab Beatles are truly fab & I know because I saw the other lot".

They have performed all over the U.K & Ireland, with appearances in Canada, The Caribbean, Denmark, Germany, Yugoslavia & The Middle East. In 1998 they received the ultimate approval from the people of Liverpool, when they played to a packed audience at the Beatles exhibition, on the famous Albert Dock. Clients include, The BBC, Carlton TV, Virgin (UK), Ferrero UK, Courage UK, The National Trust, Michael Parkinson, GMTV, Michael Aspel, Barry Hearne & Sir Tim Rice. The full Fab Beatles show covers all the main era's of the Beatles trilogy, from the Cavern/ Hamburg/ Mop-Top period; through to Rubber Soul/ Revolver; Sgt Pepper's & The Magical Mystery Tour; finishing up with the song's from the Abbey Rd & Let It Be album's. Each era is animated using exact musical equipment as used by the Fab's, I.e Rickenbacker/ Gretsch guitars. Paul's Hofner violin bass & Ringo's Ludwig super classic drum kit. The amplification used is in keeping with the authenticity theme, 2x Vox AC 30's & 1x AC 50. Painstaking research has gone into the costume's the Fab Beatles wear, each outfit is a complete replica of the originals. From the early Cavern suits to the splendour of the full Sgt Pepper regalia. Un-like other acts, The Fab Beatles use no other musicians or tape machines during their shows. Every Instrument is played completely "live" by The Fab Beatles. This ensures a pure & accurate re-creation. The Fab Beatles are, Kev Day as John Lennon. Guitar/ Piano/ Harmonica/ Vocals. Andy Southard as Paul McCartney. Bass/ Vocals. Steve Hemming as George Harrison. Guitar/ Vocals. Pete Isbell as Ringo Star, Drums/ Vocals.