“you can’t even tell it’s there.” Elsmore finishes with a flourish, his nose now perfectly Ringo-shaped.
As the band prepares for the evening’s performance, the theatre begins to fill with fans of all ages. Some were alive during The Beatles’ heyday, while others have only ever experienced the music through records and documentaries. But for the next few hours, they will all be transported back to the swinging ’60s, to a time when four lads from Liverpool changed the world with their music.
The lights dim, the crowd hushes, and The Bootleg Beatles take the stage. From the opening chords of “A Hard Day’s Night” to the final notes of “Hey Jude,” the audience is captivated by the uncanny resemblance, the impeccable musicianship, and the sheer joy of the performance.
As the band takes their final bow, Neil Harrison looks out at the sea of smiling faces and knows that, once again, they have succeeded in their mission. For a few hours, they have brought The Beatles back to life, and the magic of their music lives on.
And as the audience spills out into the rainy night, humming the tunes of their youth, they carry with them a piece of history, a piece of nostalgia, and a piece of the indelible legacy of The Beatles. And for that, The Bootleg Beatles will always be remembered as the ultimate tribute to the greatest band of all time.