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Members: Neil Harrison (John Lennon), David Catlin-Birch (Paul McCartney), Andre Barreau (George Harrison), Hugo Degenhardt (Ringo Starr).
Location: London, England
Website: www.bootlegbeatles.com
Beatlefest appearances: Liverpool Beatleweek 1997, 2002, 2003, 2006
Biography: (from the Beatleweek 2003 Programme)
When the Beatles decided to 'Let It Be' back in 1970, you can guarantee they never expected to still be one of the most popular bands on the planet over thirty years later. According to the Beatles tribute website, The Word Is Love, there are currently over four hundred Beatle related acts all over the world, keeping music of the Fab Four alive, playing venues from pubs to theatres and arenas. And no matter where they are, they always play to enthusiastic audiences of Beatle fans who know every word to every song; even when that song isn't even sang in their own language. That's quite a legacy to leave behind. One such band that has been entertaining appreciative audiences for over twenty years are The Bootleg Beatles, who are probably the best known covers band in the United Kingdom. Last year they bought their all-new, multimedia show to the Royal Court and gave a truly stunning performance. This year, Neil, David, Andre and Hugo will be Veritable Impressive Performers at our VIP Party in the Adelphi on Monday night, where we can expect the usual professional, polished act the band has honed over the last 23 years.
They made history in 2000 participating in the last ever concert at the illustrious Wembley Stadium, playing alongside Sir Elton John, Jools Holland and Lesley Garrett and Chris De Burgh at the event, which also featured Pele scoring the last goal before the famous twin towers were bulldozed to make way for a new national stadium.
In the last twelve months The Bootlegs enjoyed continuing success on their crowd-pleasing Christmas tour, where they visited practically every major city on the British Isles, including a fantastic show at London's prestigious Royal Albert Hall. This years Christmas tour promises to be their best yet and you can find all the details at the bands website. In June 2003 they were privileged to play at Buckingham Palace as part of the Queens Golden Jubilee celebrations preceding the evenings 'Party at the Palace' concert, which as we all know, also featured a certain Sir Paul McCartney!
Next January they are off on a short tour of Denmark, where they have previously appeared as part of the Roskilde and Midtyfins Festivals, and worked with the 52-piece Danish Radio Concert Orchestra and where they have made many fans.
They continue to thrill audiences from Copenhagen to Croydon, St Petersburg to St Albans and from the Albert Hall to the Adelphi Hotel!!
An interview with Neil Harrison :: TWIL Issue One, July 2000
Another interview with Neil Harrison :: TWIL Issue Four, May 2001
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11 December 2002 :: Review on 'Do You Get It?'
14 April 2003 :: review from the George Mason High School, Virginia publication 'The Lasso'
5 December 2003 :: Nottingham Royal Centre
Former members include Paul Cooper (Paul), Rick Rock (Ringo) and Dave Barnett (Ringo).