Who were better, the Beatles or Rolling Stones? Tribute concert aims to settle the debate.
Who were better, the Beatles or Rolling Stones? Tribute concert aims to settle the debate.
The debate between the Beatles and the Rolling Stones has been going on ever since they first crossed paths on the charts 61 years ago.
The argument at the time, and one that still persists, was that the Beatles were a pop group and the Stones were a rock band: the boys next door vs. the bad boys of rock. So who’s better?
These two legendary bands will engage in an on-stage throwdown - a musical “showdown” if you will – at the Downey Theatre on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 7:30 pm. - courtesy of tribute bands Abbey Road and Satisfaction – The International Rolling Stones Show.
Taking the side of the Fab Four is Abbey Road, one of the county's top Beatles tribute bands. With brilliant musicianship and authentic costumes and gear, Abbey Road plays beloved songs spanning the Beatles' career. They face off against renowned Stones tribute band Satisfaction who offer a faithful rendition of the music and style of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and the bad boys of the British Invasion.
Where did the idea for the show come from?
“Music fans never had a chance to see the Beatles and the Rolling Stones perform on the same marquee,” said Chris LeGrand, who plays “Mick Jagger” in the show.
“Now, music aficionados can watch this debate play out live on stage.”
The Downey show is part of a 125-stop tour of the U.S., Australia and Canada and has been touring since 2011. The production includes some of the more popular songs from the two rock pioneers and covers the scope of their musical careers, although the set list for Satisfaction usually includes Rolling Stones songs up to the 1980s.
Source: thedowneypatriot.com
