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Follow on Google News | Beatles and Rolling Stones tribute show to settle an old score on Fargo stageBy: la jolla booking Will the Stones be yelling for "Help" to fight the songwriting prowess of Lennon/McCartney? While fierce competition fueled the creative output of both bands during the 1960's, tension between the tribute performers is equally palpable. "The Beatles cornered the rock market on cute suits and fluffy hairdos, but then they stood still on stage and modeled them," that according to Chris Legrand, who plays a dead ringer for Mick Jagger in both swagger and ability. "The Stones rocked the stage, and worked as hard as the bluesmen they modeled their stage show after, generating the smoldering sexuality that came to be a hallmark of great rock-n-roll acts. The Beatles? Well, they were cute! The Stones were the original punks, outsiders at best. Beatles took tea with the bloody Queen--how rock-n-roll is that?!" As for the Beatle response? "We got our Sgt. Pepper jackets made a little long so the Stones would have no problem riding our coattails!" Mocks drummer Axel Clarke as Ringo. "That Mick Jagger sure can move! It's a shame he has to work twice as hard to be half as good!" Would you let your daughter marry a Rolling Stone, or your son come home with a Beatle haircut? This ultimate battle of the bands pits the mop tops against the bad boys. London against Liverpool. Guitars will weep and dice will tumble, and in the end, when the whip comes down, only one band shall emerge victorious. Whoever wins, the audience is sure to be dazzled by an "electrifying show" (O.C Register), with fantastic music, iconic wardrobe and spot on performances down to the onstage banter, missed notes and flubs heard on the original records. Members of both nationally touring tribute bands, Abbey Road and Satisfaction - The International Rolling Stones Show, have taken great care to recreate the experience of seeing these incredible bands live so as to please casual fans and purists alike. That 'All You Need is Love' spirit appears to be lost on Messrs. Legrand and Clarke, who continue trading barbs. "The Beatles wrote Let It Be, but the Stones countered with Let It Bleed!" snarls Chris. "Listen, mate," counters Axel. "The song John and Paul gave to the Stones ('I Wanna Be Your Man' in 1963) was one they let Ringo sing...that says it all!" Ouch. Beatles or Stones? You decide! The two greatest rock 'n' roll bands of all time face off as the Fargo Theatre hosts tributes to the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. Renowned tribute bands Abbey Road and Satisfaction - The International Rolling Stones Show engage in a musical showdown of the hits. Beatles vs. Stones – A Musical Showdown comes to the Fargo Theatre on Friday, January 18 at 8:00 pm. Tickets are $39.50 and may be purchased at www.jadepresents.com. in person at the Tickets300 box office (located at 306 N. University Drive in Fargo), or by calling 866-300-8300.The Fargo Theatre is located at 314 Broadway, Fargo, ND 58102. The show is appropriate for all ages. End
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