The “Fab Faux” is one of the most amazing and satisfying musical tribute bands that perform the works of “The Beatles.” It was formed in the year 1998. The band consists of Will Lee, who is the bassist for the popular show “Late Show with David Letterman,” then there is Jimmy Vivino, the guitarist of yet another famous show “Late Night with Conan O'Brien.” Rich Pagano, Jack Petruzzelli and Frank Agnello are the other members of this rock and roll band.
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The group pays tribute to the legends “The Beatles” in a grand manner. A string section, better known as the “Creme Tangerine Strings” and a horn section that is referred to as the “Hogshead Horns” in order to get the desired music, often accompanies them.
The band has performed in various places and has won the heart of many with their melodic and truthful music. The group's performances in New York City include the Bottom Line, the Bowery Ballroom, Irving Plaza, Webster Hall and the China Club. The group performs the show keeping several themes in mind. One show features a track-by-track music of The White Album; another will feature a full survey of the group from its Cavern Club times through Let It Be. Another theme could be of all the Beatles magnificent works. The Fab Faux has also showcased their talent with a post-Beatles solo work.
The world-renowned channel CNN broadcasted the group's full-length profile the world over. The band has also taken part in the recording of a CD of original works by Beatles tribute bands. The CD was recorded in London at the Abbey Road Studios. With their mind blowing performances the band has garnered many fans worldwide. They have showcased their talent in Liverpool, England and were a huge hit with the crowd. For the city's yearly Beatles Week festival, the Fab Faux played three shows every year from the years 1999 to 2005. They entertained more than 35,000 people on the Let It Be and the Apple-sponsored Yellow Submarine stages.
The group performed on The Howard Stern Show in March of the year 2007. The band has also performed the songs “Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise)/A Day in the Life” from Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” and “Penny Lane.”
The band has performed “Strawberry Fields Forever,” “Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite” and “I Am the Walrus” beautifully. Other numbers like “Because,” “Paperback Writer” and “Nowhere Man” not only reproduce note-for-note details but are also added with extra vocals to give a double effect to the result of the music.
Since their formation, the Fab Faux has hit the bull’s eyes and is a hit among the people. With their rocking performances the band has created a buzz among the Beatles fans in New York City. The shows are fully packed most of the time. Why wouldn't it be with their high energetic and rocking shows?
So, all you music lovers look out for the Fab Faux. It is one of the best live rock bands that perform with style in the recent times. Get ready to be enthralled by the musical journey of the Fab Faux.