The Fab Four pays homage to The Beatles, who spearheaded the “British invasion” of the 1960s that shaped the counterculture movement in both the U.K. and the U.S. Hits like “I Want To Hold Your Hand,” and “Yesterday” are still staples on classic rock stations.
The Fab Four tribute band was founded in Southern California by Ron McNeil, a John Lennon impersonator, in 1997. The group began performing the music of the Beatles in venues throughout southern California, as well as locations worldwide from Brazil to Japan. They have played nearly all the material in the Beatles’ catalog, and some from members’ solo projects. The Fab Four won an Emmy for “The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute,” shown on PBS. A review says:
“The Fab Four is a phenomenal band that pays tribute to the greatest and most successful band of all time . . . Their production is world class.”
When the group was founded, it comprised McNeil, Rolo Sandoval as Ringo Starr, Michael Amador as George Harrison, and Ardy Sarraf as Paul McCartney. A second cast performed onstage in Las Vegas six nights a week, from 2005 to 2008. Currently, the cast rotates, and a different lineup performs at almost every show.
The Fab Four: Ultimate Beatles Tribute will be at the Taft Theatre on March 15. Organizers of shows like this will often use poster printing to devise advertising for them.