MERCURY
QUEEN TRIBUTE BAND
Joseph Lee Jackson as Freddie Mercury
With a diploma from Theatre School, Lee's talents in Drama and Musical
Theatre, have taken him around the UK and Europe playing leading roles
in various productions. His TV work includes appearances for Central,
BBC and Yorkshire. A professional singer from the age of sixteen Lee
has recorded 'jingles' for several radio stations. With his powerful
vocal range and his stunning visual interpretation of 'Freddie', Lee
adds an extra dimension to Mercury over other tribute shows. The Legend
lives on...
Glenn Scrimshaw as... Brian May
A professional musician of outstanding quality, both in performance
and writing. Since his band Limelight retired from the major circuit,
he has continued to write and play for other performers, achieving success
in Europe and Japan, as well as session work for various musical stage
productions. Glenn has been a key figure in creating a music industry
studies course at a Nottingham College - a course well respected in
the music business and where he can call upon his experience and talents
as a producer. MERCURY is the perfect vehicle for his talents...
Pat Coleman as... Roger Taylor
From the age of 15 Pat & Glenn have performed together in various
bands and were helped, and hindered, by numerous singers and guitarists.
Pat served his musical apprenticeship on the Northern Club Circuit and
later with a heavy touring schedule which took him twice to Australia
and tours of West Germany, France, Denmark, Sweden and Norway. More
recently he worked with Jimmy James & the Vagabonds and one-off
shows with established acts of the 60's and 70's. Expert on percussion
and a voice to match...
Steve Humphreys as... John Deacon
Playing both bass and six string guitar from the age of 15, Steve has
been professional since leaving school. After touring with a successful
original band for many years, Steve then performed in both Spain and
the USA for 4 years. The last six years has seen Steve playing guitar
with a professional, award winning, Clubland trio and now he joins forces
with lifelong friends Pat & Glenn. Steve's musical, vocal, and organisational
skills, combined with his flair for lighting and stage design, make
him a great asset to MERCURY...
Lee Harvey as... Spike Edney
Lee began his career at an early age learning to play piano, violin
and guitar, with singing and dancing starting later. He has performed
as a soloist at the London Palladium, The Birmingham Symphony Hall and
has toured with the Lincolnshire Youth Orchestra in Spain and France.
With a BA (hons) degree in music, Lee's piano and vocal skills help
him to recreate the sounds of Queen...
Contacts:
Graham Platts
P.O. Box 3706, Sheffield, United Kingdom, S36 9WA
Telephone: 01226 766709 / Fax: 01226 766642
e-mail: mercury.queentribute@virgin.net
e-mail: grahamplatts@btconnect.com
www.mercury-queentribute.co.uk
