Rock N Roll - Jerry Lee Meets Gene Vincent

Rock N Roll - Jerry Lee Meets Gene Vincent

at Chapel Arts Centre, Bath
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Rock N Roll - Jerry Lee Meets Gene Vincent

Jerry Lee Lewis and Gene Vincent - two giants of the rock n roll era meet on stage in a unique concert setting.

This exceptional night of rock n roll nostalgia will see two of the finest tribute artistes perform the most iconic hits of Jerry Lee Lewis and Gene Vincent.

New Yorker and current West End star, Lars Young (Rock n Roll Paradise, Be Bop A Lula), creates an inspired and uncanny performance as the mean, moody and magnificent Gene Vincent. Vincent's rebellious persona and on stage attitude influenced a generation and in many ways he can be regarded as the first real punk rocker. His songs such as 'Say Mama', 'Race With The Devil' and 'Woman Love' are filled with passion and menace but it is his biggest hit 'Be Bop A Lula' that he will always be synonymous with.

Gene Vincent was touring the UK with Eddie Cochran in 1960 and was in the taxi that tragically crashed outside Chippenham, killing Cochran - both singers were taken to St Martin's Hospital in Bath. It is widely accepted that Vincent never overcame the tragedy of losing his best friend and he died aged just 36 in 1971.

Jerry Lee Lewis was undoubtedly the first wild man of rock. His stomping piano playing - filled with crazy antics, was second to none. Lewis' biggest hits are some of the best rock 'n' roll songs ever recorded - 'Great Balls of Fire', 'Breathless', 'Whole Lotta Shakin' and 'Wild One' are ageless and still as exciting today as when first performed. Taking the role of Jerry is the outstanding Peter Gill - quite simply the best that this country has to offer as a Jerry Lee Lewis impersonator. His performances are breath-taking and show stealers - be prepared to be amazed and astonished!

Supported by a fabulous band which includes Gene Vincent's own bass player Eddie McManus, this is an exceptional night of rock n roll nostalgia.

Highly recommended!

Rated Excellent

Chapel Arts Centre

St James's Memorial Hall
Lower Borough Walls
Bath
BA1 1QR

Disabled Booking:
01225 461700

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Chapel Arts Centre

St James's Memorial Hall
Lower Borough Walls
Bath
BA1 1QR

Disabled Booking:
01225 461700

See all events at Chapel Arts Centre