Paul Cole - Bass Guitar, Vocals
Andrew "Nihilo" Edwards - Rhythm Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
Ron Parent - Lead Guitar, Vocals
Zsolt David - Drums
Influences
The Beatles and all great 60's rock
Sounds Like
...as close to the original records as we can make it. Along with obsessively correct vocal harmonies, we use the same guitars the Beatles used, such as Rickenbacker 320, and 4003, Epiphone Casino, Gibson Les Paul and J160e, Hofner Beatle bass.
The Backbeat formed in June 2001 when four Beatle fanatics were brought together to provide music at the opening of the Linda McCartney photo exhibit at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Ackland Art Museum. Paul Cole, Chris Chamis, and Andrew Edwards were longtime veterans of the NC music scene, and Dr John Covach was a professor of music at UNC, teaching courses in The Beatles and rock and roll history. We had so much fun, what was intended as a "one time" lark has become a 7 year musical adventure of over 350 shows in 4 states in front of an estimated 80,000 people! Covach left after 3 years, and his lead guitar spot filled by the phenomenal Jon Heames for the next 3 1/2 years. The new and current lineup includes two original members, Paul and Andrew, and the sensational Ron Parent, lead guitar and Zsolt David, drums.
No wigs or fake mustaches here -- just a love of accurately recreating the music of the Fab Four from all periods of their career. We also play hits from the Rolling Stones, Kinks, Zombies, Monkees, Van Morrison and more!
A SPLENDID TIME IS GUARANTEED FOR ALL!
Yes! I was just out of High school. Last time I saw you I was at the Milestone when I was there with Spex . I think your band at the time was called Glass Asylum. I actually remember an interview on Davidson Coll. radio too. I still write some and mess around in my home studio these days.
August 29th... He's Not here... Hmmmm, I'm gonna have to talk with drummer friend of mine and see if we can't catch a BackBeat fix! I know I'd sure love one!!! ;)
Last night roccckked my world! Awesome set list! Nice to meet the new hungarian drummer! Sounds like you guys are gonna have a job keepin him straight...;)
