JOHN LENNON TRIBUTE ARTIST and BEATLE HISTORIAN Tim Piper with Masterly Skill, Tim Piper Recreates Twentieth Century Icon, John Lennon
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JOHN LENNON TRIBUTE ARTIST AND BEATLE HISTORIAN Tim Piper With masterly skill, Tim Piper recreates twentieth century icon, John Lennon. Just Imagine deftly weaves Lennon's songs with his whirlwind life events. You'll leave the theatre totally satisfied but yearning for more "Remarkable! Evocative! of Piper's recreation of John Lennon. Totally Rocks!” Dann Dulin / A&U magazine Loved it! Amazing “Amazing!” how he keeps going the entire 2 hours without missing a beat. You get so wrapped up in the illusion you forget Tim Piper's on stage, not John Lennon. Hettie Hurtes - KPCC Radio GO JUST IMAGINE The fun of seeing and hearing Tim Piper’s great John Lennon impersonation with an outstanding band, under Greg Piper’s musical direction, is just undeniable. John Lennon returns for one last concert and YOU ARE THERE! 1 JOHN LENNON TRIBUTE ARTIST AND BEATLE HISTORIAN TIM PIPER (John Lennon Tribute Artist - Writer/Producer/Historian/Lecturer) Multi-faceted, Musician, Actor and Songwriter Tim Piper has traveled the world performing music made famous by The Beatles. In addition to touring with various Beatlemania shows including Broadway's Beatle Tribute production "Rain" and headlining with Philharmonic Symphonies and numerous Cultural Performing Arts Centers with his production of "Just Imagine," Piper has distinguished himself as the pre-eminent 'John Lennon'; with roles in the CBS production 'The Linda McCartney Story,' E! Channel's production of the 'John Lennon Story,' 'Beatle Wives,' and more recently as the singing voice of John Lennon for the NBC TV Movie of the Week, "In His Life -The John Lennon Story." Tim has performed at numerous 'Celebrity Special Events,' such Tom Hanks' 10th wedding anniversary party, a private party for Irwin Winkler (producer of Rocky), and a pre-screening performance for the re-release debut of Yellow Submarine. Piper's other credits include: Legends In Concert (Las Vegas, NV and Internationally), Shea Stadium concert for a Mets baseball game, and even a Bob Hope Worldwide Television Special. Tim was invited to attend the inaugural "Adopt a Minefield" Charity Benefit in Beverly Hills, where he met with Beatle-legend Paul McCartney and his wife Heather Mills- McCartney, in support of their charitable efforts. McCartney told Tim and his band to "Keep up the good work lads!" Just Imagine! A Tribute to John Lennon (Rock Musical) ★ ★ ★ CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED ★ ★ ★ "Just Imagine" John Lennon returns for one last concert and YOU ARE THERE!. "Just Imagine" transports you to another place and time, putting you 'one on one' with the musical legend who shook the world. Experience Lennon's timeless musical genius as Tim Piper takes you through John's life from tumultuous childhood to worldwide pop music superstar to groundbreaking social icon that influenced generations. You'll share a unique perspective on John's life, the stories behind the songs, and revealing insights about the birth of the Beatles, the pressures of super-stardom, and John's relationships with his loves and fellow Beatles. Tim Piper Page 2 " . many of the 5,000 visitors continue to rave about your group: your stage presence, your musicianship, and your incredible resemblance to the original Beatle" Jewell Robinson- Public Program Director - Wash. D.C. Portrait Gallery ---------------------------------- “These guys are great!” . Tom Hanks, Ron Howard, Goldie Hawn ---------------------------------- “The concert of a lifetime!” Paul Rutter - Cruise Director - RCCL Highlights include appearances and Reeves And The Vandellas, Mitch the Smithsonian Institution's performances for some of the top Ryder & The Detroit Wheels, Gary National Portrait Gallery, names in the Entertainment Lewis & The Playboys and sharing Headlining in Las Vegas at Studio business including Rita Wilson, Ted the stage with Tom Hanks singing 54, - MGM Grand, Planet Danson, Ron Howard, Mary "That Thing You Do" (Beverly Hollywood & Legends In Concert, Steenburgen, Goldie Hawn, Kurt Hills, CA), singing "Twist & Shout" Headliners for over 10 years with Russell, Steve Martin, Martin with Melissa Etheridge, being Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines Short, Rob Reiner, Garry Marshall, filmed by Steven Spielberg for International, performed at the Penny Marshall, Nicole Kidman, Merv Griffin Productions, Shubert Theater in Los Angeles, Tom Cruise, Jon Lovitz, Paul headlined on European Cruises on CA, TV appearances for Bob Hope Reiser, Sally Field, Aaron Spelling, the 5 Star Radisson Luxury All Worldwide Television Special, USO Mimi Rodgers, Irwin Winkler Suite Mariner, performed with the "Star Billing" performances, (Director of The Rocky Film Series Buffalo & Lexington Philharmonic casinos, fairs, festivals, civic & Raging Bull), The Beach Boys, Orchestras, performing at Grand functions, fund raisers, Multi-award The Guess Who, Herman's Hermits, Opening of Yellow Submarine winners of the Beatlefest "Best of" Little Richard, Sha Na Na, Martha Movie (Los Angeles), featured at contests (best band - best vocalist)! Page 3 REVIEWS Just wanted to let you know that Just Imagine was really well received in Rochester, NY. The group did an amazing job. Tim's wonderful behind-the-scenes pre-performance talk gave the audience an interesting glimpse into his life touring worldwide as John Lennon. And the show itself was exactly what we were hoping for: a high quality musical production and an historically-based, professional and well thought-out tribute to Lennon's life and music. Tim and the band were also very generous with their time, and accommodated numerous requests for photos and autographs. We had a fabulous, enthusiastic crowd and they gave Just Imagine two standing ovations. It was a great evening all around. Thanks, Tim and Greg - you guys rocked it! Susan Chekow Lusignan Director - Nazareth College Arts Center ============================== Just as Sir Paul McCartney threatens to erode the legend of the Beatles by being perhaps too accessible, a most welcome accessibility has surfaced in Los Angeles with Tim Piper’s raw and inspired performance as John Lennon in “Just Imagine,” An uncanny look-alike for John Lennon, Piper brings the multi faceted Beatle back to life, giving him an opportunity to explain himself and tell us what was in his heart and mind during those crazy days of Beatlemania and beyond. Piper has Lennon down to a T, even making a very familiar facial gesture that was a favorite of the Beatle. But by no means is he some Las Vegas impersonator. This show feels like a theater performance, a one man psycho drama if you will, featuring some of the greatest pop and rock songs of the 20th Century. With powerful projected images behind him, Piper starts the evening by taking us back to Lennon’s early years where the loss of Lennon’s mother and later his best friend, Stuart Sutcliffe are discussed. He delves into many aspects of Lennon’s life, talking candidly about his mistakes and screw ups. His neglect of first son Julian. His heroin use in the 80ʹs. About the hate hurled at the love of his life, Yoko Ono, not only by his best friends, the Beatles, but the world at large. It really hurt, Piper as Lennon explains. John Lennon’s pain was our gain, for it inspired an amazing catalogue of songs that may outlive us all. “Just Imagine” has a rocking soundtrack to accompany Lennon’s story. A particularly great touch was the start of the second act where, Piper wanders through the audience with just his acoustic guitar, singing Lennon songs, even taking requests, making us really feel as if the real John Lennon was walking among us. It actually feels like that throughout the entire show and even beyond when Piper and the band join the audience in the lobby for a meet and greet and a glass of wine after the curtain call. Piper is never out of character and it truly becomes a night of peace and love, just the way Lennon would have wanted it. For anyone who is a fan of the Beatles and their music, “Just Imagine” is a must see. Tim Piper channels John Lennon and the results are simply amazing. Directed by Steve Altman and featuring Greg Piper on bass, Don Butler on guitar, Don Poncher on drums and Morley Bartnoff on keyboards, JOHN LENNON REVEALED by Peter Foldy - www.HollywoodRevealed.com Page 4 JUST IMAGINE - INTERVIEW WITH TIM PIPER R.M. Sydnor R.M. - I want to say at the outset Tim that I did not know what to expect from Just Imagine. I am happy to report that you and your band of four merry men blew me away. This is a rarity for critic who has been covering performances for well over 30 years. Metempsychosis, the passing of the soul at death into the body of another, describes what I witness Saturday night. We all felt the presence of John Lennon. This goes beyond playing a role. You were John Lennon, inextricable yet disparate. Amazing. I am grateful for the experience. Tim Piper - I am thrilled and humbled at the same time from your assessment of the performance. This has always been my ultimate desire in trying to evoke the spirit that we know, love and recognize as John Lennon, to have people feel that maybe they had the opportunity to spend some time with him once again. Disparate to be sure in personality, but I sense that we share the same love for certain simplicities in life, whether it being rock 'n roll or chocolates and a common desire for an 'even playing field' for the human race. R.M. - For me, Just Imagine is really about the impact of love and relationships on the life of John Lennon. 5 Tim Piper - And the lack of love - which drove him immeasurably to seek affirmation from the world. Having a mother and father pass on their responsibility to love and nurture you in your most formative years is equal to rejection from God Almighty.