Midlands Tribute Act Sell Out Robin2.
“The Busby Babes are the covers band that perform the songs other covers bands do not or can not. Think Mr Blue Sky, I am the Walrus, Turning Japanese, Crazy Horses, Video killed the Radio Star to name but a few. Then add a generous measure of Bowie, Squeeze, The Who, ELO, Crowded House, The Jam, Morrissey, Sparks, Prog Rock, 80’s synth, Punk, 70’s and Brit Pop. Oh yes! And then think of all the quirky stuff that has been around in between. They’ve got that nailed too!
Don’t be surprised to hear the odd TV theme, impromptu busking or even slapstick antics that would send the chief commissioning editor of ITV3 hurtling to the nearest cash point.
The “Babes” are now as popular in their native Black Country as Kebab meat and chips in a plastic tray”.
Tipton Evening Standard.
Meet The Band.
Kevin “I’m Special” Plant.
keyboards, guitars, vocals, medication and props.
Darren “The Biff Boff” Newell. drums, shovels, saturday mornings and vocals.
Mark “Busby” Burrows.
vocals, guitars, keyboards, sitting at the captains table and pigeon.
Matthew “Mr Fudge” Fortune.
bass, vocals, ancestry and general crapulence.
We do have some youtube footage, it's a little bit rough around the edges but you should be able to see what we do. Play this first video and you will be magically rewarded with many more!
Eight years ago we recorded a small demo for our own enjoyment. Since we have added keyboards to our sound but it should give you some idea of our musicianship.
Some of that demo has been uploaded onto our myspace page www.myspace.com/thebusbybabes to be brutally honest we have grown beyond recognition since this demo.
We hope you enjoy!
Stuff we play that other cover bands usually don’t
bowie. space oddity, suffragette city
electric light orchestra . mr blue sky, sweet talkin’ woman
the who. bellboy, my gerneration, boris the spider, can’t explain
sparks this town ain't big enough for the both of us
squeeze. Is that love? Pulling muscles from the shelf,
buggles. video killed the radio star
split ends. i got u
crowded house. everywhere you go, don’t dream it’s over
tenpole tudor. swords of 1000 men
the clash. shoud i stay orshould i go
the vapours. turning japanese
the undertones. my perfect cousin, teenage kicks
the cars. you're just what i needed
neil young. rockin' in the freeworld, cinnamon girl
the proclaimers. 500 miles
the osmonds. crazy horses
ian dury and the blockheads. hit me with your rhythm stick
jilted john. gordon is a moron
rem. man on the moon, the one I love
the waterboys whole of the moon
blue oyster cult. don’t fear the reaper
beatles I am the walrus, penny lane
supertramp breakfast in america
steve harley. mr soft, come up and see me
kaiser chiefs. i predict a riot, ruby
pink floyd. wish you were here
the jags. i got your number.
waterboys. whole of the moon
Add to this all the standard covers, if that’s what you want!
