Fantasy fame as amateur rockers join their idols; Legends pass on tips at the Cavern Cub.Byline: BY ALAN WESTON Daily Post Staff A ROCK 'n' roll fantasy camp which gives members a chance to perform alongside their music idols came to Liverpool's legendary Cavern Club last night. It was the finale of a week-long Beatles-themed extravaganza which also saw the "campers" play and record at Abbey Road studios in London. The Beatles' original drummer, Pete Best, was present last night to talk and answer questions about his memories of playing at the Cavern in the early days with John, Paul and George. The aspiring musicians were joined on stage by professionals such as Earl Slick Earl Slick is a guitarist born in 1952 and best known for his collaborations with David Bowie, Jim Diamond and Robert Smith, though he has also worked with other artists (John Lennon : Double Fantasy, Milk and Honey, Anthology, Wonsaponatime, Yoko Ono, ... , who has played guitar for the likes of David Bowie and John Lennon Noun 1. John Lennon - English rock star and guitarist and songwriter who with Paul McCartney wrote most of the music for the Beatles (1940-1980) Lennon , among many others. The idea of the US-based fantasy camp is to give music lovers of all levels of ability the chance to "live the dream" and enjoy a rock 'n' roll lifestyle for a week in the company of their music heroes. The aspiring musicians pay up to pounds 3,000 each to pick up playing techniques and tricks from the professionals. During the time spent at Abbey Road, tutors included former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman and Nick Mason of Pink Floyd  This article includes inline links to audio files. If you have trouble playing the files, see Wikipedia Media help. , along with
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The seven amateur bands were accompanied by professional musicians to perform three Beatles' songs each on stage at the Cavern last night. Best, who is currently in the middle of a world tour with his own band, said: "It's great that it's finishing up in Liverpool and at the Cavern in particular. "The energy of the players is absolutely fantastic. "It's just like it used to be in the 60s." Among the amateur musicians at the event were a top surgeon and an anaesthetist from Chicago, who between them have attended more than a dozen rock 'n' roll fantasy camps. Dr Jeff Matthews, who plays rhythm and lead guitar in his band, Spanish Fly Spanish fly: see blister beetle. Spanish fly preparation made of green blister beetles and used to incite cattle to mate. [Insect Symbolism: EB, IX: 399] See : Aphrodisiacs , said: "It's a great experience as the camp involves several days of total immersion  This article may contain improper references to .Please help [ improve this article] by removing . in the music we love. "The secret of the camp is that there is no wall between us and the professional musicians. They're just like guys from the neighbourhood." Zak Einstein, vice-president of Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp, said: "During this week, we have been joined by rock legends who have been members of the Beatles, the Beatles, The, English rock music group formed in the late 1950s and disbanded in 1970. The members were John Lennon, 1940–80, guitar and harmonica; (James) Paul McCartney, 1942–, guitar and piano; George Harrison, Stones, and Pink Floyd. "You can't get much better than that. "We give ordinary Joes and captains of industry the chance to have rock stars in their bands, play live in a major concert venue like the Cavern, and record at Abbey Road studios with a Grammy-award winning producer. "Our clientele grew up with these people and listened to their bands. "Now they get to live out a fantasy and experience being a rock star for a week." alanweston@dailypost.co.uk CAPTION(S): Pete Best signs a guitar for Mark Certo from Atlanta at the Cavern. Mark's band, Mind The Gap, took part in the Fantasy Rock event Picture: ROB LOVETT/RL091108BPETEBEST-1; Heyday: Pete Best with George, Paul and John at the Cavern |
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