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A tribute act is a music group, singer, or musician who specifically plays the music of a well-known music act - sometimes one which has disbanded, ceased touring or is deceased. Probably the largest class of tributes acts are Elvis impersonators, individual performers who mimic the songs and style of Elvis Presley. However, most tribute acts are groups (tribute band or tribute group) and are tributes to a group. For example, The Iron Maidens are an all-female band that pays tribute to Iron Maiden.
A tribute band does not include members of the original band whose music is being honored. If a member is included in a band performing the music of their original group, the band is seen as a spin-off band rather than a tribute band. However, guest appearances do occur. For example, former Bruce Springsteen drummer Vini Lopez often plays sets with the Springsteen tribute band The E Street Shuffle and original Deep Purple Drummer Ian Paice often plays with the tribute band Purpendicular on small European tours.
Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Often referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records. His contribution to music, dance, and fashion, along with a much-publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades. The seventh child of the Jackson family, he debuted on the professional music scene along with his brothers as a member of The Jackson 5 in 1964, and began his solo career in 1971.
In the early 1980s, Jackson became a dominant figure in popular music. The music videos for his songs, including those of "Beat It", "Billie Jean", and "Thriller", were credited with transforming the medium into an art form and a promotional tool, and the popularity of these videos helped to bring the relatively new television channel MTV to fame. Videos such as "Black or White" and "Scream" made him a staple on MTV in the 1990s. Through stage performances and music videos, Jackson popularized a number of complicated dance techniques, such as the robot and the moonwalk, to which he gave the name. His distinctive musical sound and vocal style influenced numerous hip hop, post-disco, contemporary R&B, pop and rock artists.
The Bee Gees were a musical group founded in 1958. The group's line-up consisted of brothers Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. The trio were successful for most of their decades of recording music, but they had two distinct periods of exceptional success: as a pop act in the late 1960s/early 1970s, and as prominent performers of the disco music era in the late 1970s.
The group sang three-part tight harmonies that were instantly recognisable; Robin's clear vibrato lead was a hallmark of their earlier hits, while Barry's R&B falsetto became their signature sound during the late 1970s and 1980s. The brothers wrote all of their own hits, as well as writing and producing several major hits for other artists.
Born in the Isle of Man to English parents, the Gibb brothers lived their first few years in Chorlton, Manchester, England, then moved in the late 1950s to Redcliffe, Queensland, Australia, where they began their musical careers. After achieving their first chart success in Australia with "Spicks and Specks" (their 12th single), they returned to the United Kingdom in January 1967 where producer Robert Stigwood began promoting them to a worldwide audience.
Actors: Stephen House (editor), Suzy Ramone (director), Suzy Ramone (editor), Andrew Bunney (composer), Andrew Bunney (editor), Andrew Bunney (producer), Suzy Ramone (producer), The Dumbs (actor), The Manges (actor), The Dumbs (composer), The Manges (composer), Stukas Rakudas (composer), Holy Curse (composer), The Spazzys (actress), Ramonettes (actor),
Plot: RAMONES Are Not Dead is a non-stop rock'n'roller-coaster ride into the world of those who love and follow the Ramones...still. The Ramones really are dead but they are immortal in the hearts of so many, who include them fully in their lives. Guitars in one hand, camera in the other, Australian tribute band Ramonettes travel the world to delve into the underground cult of the die-hard fan.
Keywords: ramonesActors: Stephen House (editor), Suzy Ramone (director), Suzy Ramone (editor), Andrew Bunney (composer), Andrew Bunney (editor), Andrew Bunney (producer), Suzy Ramone (producer), The Dumbs (actor), The Manges (actor), The Dumbs (composer), The Manges (composer), Stukas Rakudas (composer), Holy Curse (composer), The Spazzys (actress), Ramonettes (actor),
Plot: RAMONES Are Not Dead is a non-stop rock'n'roller-coaster ride into the world of those who love and follow the Ramones...still. The Ramones really are dead but they are immortal in the hearts of so many, who include them fully in their lives. Guitars in one hand, camera in the other, Australian tribute band Ramonettes travel the world to delve into the underground cult of the die-hard fan.
Keywords: ramonesActors: Pamela B. Green (miscellaneous crew), Sara Holmes (miscellaneous crew), Caroline Rhea (actress), Heather Locklear (actress), Christophe Beck (composer), Al Cerullo (miscellaneous crew), Chris Noth (actor), Hilary Duff (actress), Philip Akin (actor), Rick Cordeiro (actor), Kym Whitley (actress), Gerry Mendicino (actor), Mike O'Malley (actor), Jarik Van Sluijs (miscellaneous crew), Peter Pamela Rose (miscellaneous crew),
Plot: Teenager Holly Hamilton is tired of moving every time her single mom Jean has another personal meltdown involving yet another second-rate guy. To distract her mother from her latest bad choice, Holly conceives the perfect plan for the perfect man.. an imaginary secret admirer who will romance Jean and boost her shaky self-esteem. When the virtual relationship takes off, Holly finds herself having to produce the suitor, borrowing her friend's charming and handsome Uncle Ben as the face behind the e-mails, notes and gifts. Holly must resort to increasingly desperate measures to keep the ruse alive and protect her mom's newfound happiness, almost missing the real perfect man when he does come along.
Keywords: arizona, bad-date, bakery, blog, brooklyn-accent, cake, chick-flick, comic-book, confession, courtshipActors: Pamela B. Green (miscellaneous crew), Sara Holmes (miscellaneous crew), Caroline Rhea (actress), Heather Locklear (actress), Christophe Beck (composer), Al Cerullo (miscellaneous crew), Chris Noth (actor), Hilary Duff (actress), Philip Akin (actor), Rick Cordeiro (actor), Kym Whitley (actress), Gerry Mendicino (actor), Mike O'Malley (actor), Jarik Van Sluijs (miscellaneous crew), Peter Pamela Rose (miscellaneous crew),
Plot: Teenager Holly Hamilton is tired of moving every time her single mom Jean has another personal meltdown involving yet another second-rate guy. To distract her mother from her latest bad choice, Holly conceives the perfect plan for the perfect man.. an imaginary secret admirer who will romance Jean and boost her shaky self-esteem. When the virtual relationship takes off, Holly finds herself having to produce the suitor, borrowing her friend's charming and handsome Uncle Ben as the face behind the e-mails, notes and gifts. Holly must resort to increasingly desperate measures to keep the ruse alive and protect her mom's newfound happiness, almost missing the real perfect man when he does come along.
Keywords: arizona, bad-date, bakery, blog, brooklyn-accent, cake, chick-flick, comic-book, confession, courtshipActors: Pamela B. Green (miscellaneous crew), Sara Holmes (miscellaneous crew), Caroline Rhea (actress), Heather Locklear (actress), Christophe Beck (composer), Al Cerullo (miscellaneous crew), Chris Noth (actor), Hilary Duff (actress), Philip Akin (actor), Rick Cordeiro (actor), Kym Whitley (actress), Gerry Mendicino (actor), Mike O'Malley (actor), Jarik Van Sluijs (miscellaneous crew), Peter Pamela Rose (miscellaneous crew),
Plot: Teenager Holly Hamilton is tired of moving every time her single mom Jean has another personal meltdown involving yet another second-rate guy. To distract her mother from her latest bad choice, Holly conceives the perfect plan for the perfect man.. an imaginary secret admirer who will romance Jean and boost her shaky self-esteem. When the virtual relationship takes off, Holly finds herself having to produce the suitor, borrowing her friend's charming and handsome Uncle Ben as the face behind the e-mails, notes and gifts. Holly must resort to increasingly desperate measures to keep the ruse alive and protect her mom's newfound happiness, almost missing the real perfect man when he does come along.
Keywords: arizona, bad-date, bakery, blog, brooklyn-accent, cake, chick-flick, comic-book, confession, courtshipActors: Pamela B. Green (miscellaneous crew), Sara Holmes (miscellaneous crew), Caroline Rhea (actress), Heather Locklear (actress), Christophe Beck (composer), Al Cerullo (miscellaneous crew), Chris Noth (actor), Hilary Duff (actress), Philip Akin (actor), Rick Cordeiro (actor), Kym Whitley (actress), Gerry Mendicino (actor), Mike O'Malley (actor), Jarik Van Sluijs (miscellaneous crew), Peter Pamela Rose (miscellaneous crew),
Plot: Teenager Holly Hamilton is tired of moving every time her single mom Jean has another personal meltdown involving yet another second-rate guy. To distract her mother from her latest bad choice, Holly conceives the perfect plan for the perfect man.. an imaginary secret admirer who will romance Jean and boost her shaky self-esteem. When the virtual relationship takes off, Holly finds herself having to produce the suitor, borrowing her friend's charming and handsome Uncle Ben as the face behind the e-mails, notes and gifts. Holly must resort to increasingly desperate measures to keep the ruse alive and protect her mom's newfound happiness, almost missing the real perfect man when he does come along.
Keywords: arizona, bad-date, bakery, blog, brooklyn-accent, cake, chick-flick, comic-book, confession, courtshipActors: Pamela B. Green (miscellaneous crew), Sara Holmes (miscellaneous crew), Caroline Rhea (actress), Heather Locklear (actress), Christophe Beck (composer), Al Cerullo (miscellaneous crew), Chris Noth (actor), Hilary Duff (actress), Philip Akin (actor), Rick Cordeiro (actor), Kym Whitley (actress), Gerry Mendicino (actor), Mike O'Malley (actor), Jarik Van Sluijs (miscellaneous crew), Peter Pamela Rose (miscellaneous crew),
Plot: Teenager Holly Hamilton is tired of moving every time her single mom Jean has another personal meltdown involving yet another second-rate guy. To distract her mother from her latest bad choice, Holly conceives the perfect plan for the perfect man.. an imaginary secret admirer who will romance Jean and boost her shaky self-esteem. When the virtual relationship takes off, Holly finds herself having to produce the suitor, borrowing her friend's charming and handsome Uncle Ben as the face behind the e-mails, notes and gifts. Holly must resort to increasingly desperate measures to keep the ruse alive and protect her mom's newfound happiness, almost missing the real perfect man when he does come along.
Keywords: arizona, bad-date, bakery, blog, brooklyn-accent, cake, chick-flick, comic-book, confession, courtship