Andre Barreau (16 April 1956 – 25 August 2023[1]) was a British musician who was a member of The Bootleg Beatles, in which he played George Harrison from the group's formation in March 1980 until his departure in 2017. In 1997, Barreau performed the slide guitar solo on Robbie Williams's song "Angels".[2]
Andre Barreau | |
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 Barreau performing in 2006 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 16 April 1956 |
| Died | 25 August 2023 (aged 67) |
| Genres | Pop, rock |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, bass, vocals |
| Years active | 1980–2023 |
| Formerly of | The Bootleg Beatles |
The Bootleg Beatles
editFollowing the final show of the West End musical Beatlemania, Barreau formed The Bootleg Beatles with fellow cast members Neil Harrison and David Catlin-Birch. The band invested their dwindling finances in two guitars – an Epiphone and a Gretsch – as well as two Vox amplifiers, four black polo-necks and a wig.[3]
Barreau left the performing lineup of the band in 2017 but continued with the show's production. His death was announced on 25 August 2023.[4]
Death
editAndre Barreau died in August 2023, at the age of 67.[5]
Credits
editStage
edit- Beatlemania (1979–1980) – George Harrison
- The Bootleg Beatles (1980–2014) – George Harrison, audio visual research, and artistic Director
Discography
edit- Le Beat Group Electrique by Wreckless Eric (1989) – Bass guitar
- The Donovan Of Trash by Wreckless Eric (1993) – Bass guitar, backing vocals
- 12 O'Clock Stereo by The Hitsville House Band (1995) – Guitar, backing vocals
- "Angels" by Robbie Williams (1997) – Lead guitar
- "Call Me a Fool" on the original soundtrack for Sliding Doors (1998)
- As I Was Saying by John Howard (2005) – Guitars
- Same Bed, Different Dreams by John Howard (2006) – Guitars
- Dangerous Parking (2007) – Composer
References
edit- ^ Andre Barreau Apr 16 1956 – Aug 25 2023
- ^ Life thru a Lens (UK CD album booklet). Robbie Williams. Chrysalis Records. 1997. CDCHR 6127, 7243 8 21313 2 8.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ The Bootleg Beatles Souvenir Programme 2004–2005
- ^ "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our friend and founding member, Andre Barreau..." www.facebook.com. The Bootleg Beatles. 25 August 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our friend and founding member, Andre Barreau. Andre co-founded the band with Neil Harrison in 1980 and played the role of 'George' until 2017. In recent years he was heavily involved in the creation of audio visuals for the band's theatre shows and the design and copy of the programme as well as personally representing the band on their hectic tour schedules around the globe.
- ^ "André Barreau, 1956 – 2023". The Bootleg Beatles. 6 September 2023.
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