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"Three dead ringers for Frank, Dean and
Sammy" Mark Ritchie
- The Stage
As performed for HRH The Princess Royal - Royal Command Performance November
2004
WARNING!
If you were to book an Elvis tribute, you would expect him to look,
sound and talk like the original
(like our very own Neil Duncan) - So why
should booking a Rat Pack tribute be any different? There are currently many
third
rate singers attempting to cash in on the popularity of The Rat Pack.
Many of these do not look, sound or talk anything
like any of the original
legends. Instead they often use the term "Swing" to cover up their inability
to sound like
Frank, Dean or Sammy. Don't let one of these opportunists ruin
your event. If you want to book a Rat Pack, book the Right
Pack, Book The
Ratpack Is Back and let them do it your way!
The hit show "The Rat Pack Is Back!" perfectly captures not only the wonderful music
and comedy of the original legends, but also the remarkable personalities of the stars who truly ruled the entertainment world.
To achieve this the producers found the very best tribute artists for the roles of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis
Jnr. These guys not only sing like their heroes, they physically resemble them on stage, share their unique mannerisms and
even talk like they are at the Sands taking part in the summit. However, it is not just the three principle characters who
make the show such a success. There is a larger cast available for the complete production. Below we have provided information
about the complete rat pack is back team.
 
"Perfect Impression" Peter Hepple -The Stage.
David trained at The Italia Conti Academy in London as an actor and has appeared since
then in various theatre and television productions. However, he is best known for his remarkably accurate tribute to Frank
Sinatra which has taken him all over the world and led to television appearances such as "Look East", "Barrymore", and "London
Tonight". He can also be heard as Sinatra on various TV and radio advertising campaigns. During a performance at the Cafe
Royal, former Rat Pack member and Vegas legend Buddy Greco said of David, " This guy really is Sinatra" now
that is a complement!
 
Rahul was immediately signed to David Alacey Productions after David heard his outstanding
performance of Sammy's classic 'Mr Bojangles'. This proved to be an extremely good decision, as the similarities between Sammy
and Rahul are not limited to singing. Both share South American parentage and both were influenced by the the drumming skills
of Buddy Rich. Yes Rahul, like his hero Sammy, is a man of many talents, one of these, song writing, led to a recording contract
with Time Records and a number of top ten hits in countries such as India. His favourite part of the Rat Pack show is his
duet with David on 'Me and My Shadow', this guy's got style too!
 
Having worked for many years on the british club circuit, it was not until Harry was
asked to sing a song at a private function held in the legendary Ceasers Palace Ballroom, Las Vegas, that he realized his
next career step would be the formation of a tribute show to Dean Martin. Since then he has appeared at major venues worldwide
as part of 'The Rat Pack Is Back' and was recently heard singing 'Ain't That A Kick In The Head' for an international advertising
campaign. Memories really are made of this!
 
Beverly has stolen the market for Judy Garland tribute artistes since her winning performance
on Granada televisions 'Stars In Their Eyes'. Since then she has appeared all over the world as Judy, including three months
in Canada. Beverly has also captured Garlands daughter - Liza Minnelli with incredible accuracy, and can also be booked as
Liza in the Rat Pack Is Back!
 
Gerry is probably the only Jerry Lewis tribute act in Britain, and has been mimicking
his idol for many years. So accurate is his impersonation that Gerry has actually formed a personal friendship with Mr Lewis.
When not performing as Jerry, he is often heard on television adverts as a voiceover artist.
 
Dawn trained as an actress at the The Midland Rep, and TV appearances include 'Never,
Never' for Channel Four. As a cabaret artist she has worked for Thompson Holidays in countries such as Spain and Greece and
on P+O cruise liners. She has also spent three years headlining with her trio in the Middle East. Her version of 'Memory'
from the musical Cats was described as ' Outstanding' by Les Dawson on 'Opportunity Knocks'. Dawn has just recorded her latest
CD 'Most Requested' featuring songs made popular by the likes of Cher, Peggy Lee and ABBA.. This is a very versatile and talented
lady!
In addition to the above, The Rat Pack Is Back! have their own technical crew and orchestra
under the leadership of Mr Ted Higgins, who has served as musical director for the likes of Max Bygraves, Vince Hill and The
Beverley Sisters. Three members of Ted's band actually toured Europe with Frank, Liza and Sammy, playing on their record breaking
'Ultimate Event Tour'. Now they are putting that experience to good use when backing The Rat Pack Is Back!
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