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  Martin Reynolds
Gemini
John Lennon
1997 Rickenbacker 325 reissue, AC30 VOX Amp
The founder of the band in 2000
Twist And Shout
john@beatlestributeband.co.uk
In his own write:
 I was way too young to remember The Beatles, but became intrigued by my fathers record collection. Once I had played Rubber Soul I became totally hooked and have been an avid fan ever since. When I was 17, I aquired my first Hofner Violin Bass, but later swapped it for a Rickenbacker when it was pointed out to me that I sounded exactly like John Lennon and not so much like McCartney.

I have been in several bands over the years and used to write a lot in the old days (Yes, you guessed it; in the style of The Beatles!). We used to play in the Thomas Becket, 100 Club, and the Rock Garden to name just a few. We had a huge following, but we never quite clinched that record deal, despite having help from Chris Difford from legendary chart-topping band Squeeze.

In the mid 1980's, I put together a band called The Stopouts and we had great fun performing at holiday camps, clubs and pubs, playing middle-of-the-road classics.

I formed The Counterfeit Beatles in the mid-nineties, which started off really well until the original band split after 18 months. Since then, 2 of the original members (myself and Fred Ward - Ringo) have become the driving force behind The Beatles Tribute Band. We recently have 2 new authentic additions in George Pool who plays Paul, and Paul Mannion who plays George (both confusing & spooky!) As well as the band, I have performed for the last 7 years in the 'Fab 2', which is a condensed version of the band.

I have travelled extensively having performed in Spain, Greece, Canary Islands, Jersey, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Soon we'll be in your area!