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Send in the Clones Studies in Popular Music Series Editors: Alyn Shipton, journalist, broadcaster and former lecturer in music at Oxford Brookes University, and Christopher Partridge, Professor of Religious Studies, Department of Politics, Philosophy and Religion at Lancaster University From jazz to reggae, bhangra to heavy metal, electronica to qawwali, and from production to consumption, Studies in Popular Music is a multi-disciplinary series which aims to contribute to a comprehensive understanding of popular music. It will provide analyses of theoretical perspectives, a broad range of case studies, and discussion of key issues. Published Open Up the Doors: Music in the Modern Church Mark Evans Technomad: Global Raving Countercultures Graham St. John Dub in Babylon: Understanding the Evolution and Significance of Dub Reggae in Jamaica and Britain from King Tubby to Post-Punk Christopher Partridge The Lost Women of Rock Music: Female Musicians of the Punk Era Helen Reddington Forthcoming Global Tribe: Technology, Spirituality and Psytrance Graham St. John Heavy Metal: Controversies and Countercultures Edited by Titus Hjelm, Keith Kahn-Harris and Mark LeVine Send in the Clones A CulturAl Study of the tribute bAnd GeorGina GreGory Published by Equinox Publishing Ltd. UK: Kelham House, 3 Lancaster Street, Sheffield, S3 8AF USA: ISD, 70 Enterprise Drive, Bristol, CT 06010 www.equinoxpub.com First published 2012 by Equinox Publishing Ltd. © Georgina Gregory 2012 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or any information storage or retrieval system, without prior permis sion in writing from the publishers. British Library Cataloguing-in-Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Gregory, Georgina. Send in the clones : a cultural study of the tribute band / Georgina Gregory. p. cm. -- (Studies in popular music) Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-1-84553-263-5 (hb) -- ISBN 978-1-84553-245-1 (pb) 1. Tribute bands (Musical groups) 2. Popular music--History and criticism. I. Title. ML3470.G74 2011 781.64--dc22 2011004422 ISBN 978-1-84553-263-5 (hardback) ISBN 978-1-84553-245-1 (paperback) Typeset by CA Typesetting Ltd, www.sheffieldtypesetting.com Printed and bound in the UK by MPG Books Group Contents List of Figures vii Acknowledgements ix 1 Introduction 1 2 Tribute Bands in Context 7 3 From “Ghost” and Cover Bands, to Pop Parody and Tributes 23 4 Establishing a Typology 46 5 Getting Established and Maintaining a Career 78 6 The Value of Paying Tribute: Critical Responses 107 7 Fandom and Collective Participation 130 Notes 152 Bibliography 162 Index 170 List of Figures 1. “Crosswalk” jacket (photograph Russ Lease, by permission) 16 2. Sgt. Pepper drumhead (photograph Russ Lease, by permission) 17 3. Wayne Ellis (photograph Wayne Ellis, by permission) 55 4. The Sex Pistols Experience (photograph Kevin Ryab, by permission) 56 5. The Counterfeit Stones (photograph Steve Elson, by permission) 59 6. Whole Lotta Led (photograph Graham Twist, by permission) 62 7. The Iron Maidens (photograph Wanda Ortiz, by permission) 67 8. Lez Zeppelin (photograph Steph Paynes, by permission) 69 9. Hayseed Dixie (photograph Free Trade Agency, by permission) 73 10. Beatallica (photograph Michael Tierney, by permission) 75 11. Paul Higginson (Oasish) (photograph Kevin Ryan, by permission) 86 12. Nathan Morris (photograph Kevin Ryan, by permission) 87 13. The Bootleg Beatles (Raj Patel, by permission) 92 14. Limehouse Lizzy (photograph Wayne Ellis, by permission) 94 15. Danielz (photograph Danielz, by permission) 95 16. Tizz Lizzy and Twin Lizzy Logos (Steve Edgar, by permission, and www.myspace.com/twinlizzyofficial) 99 17. Wayne Ellis (photograph Wayne Ellis, by permission) 110 18. Bjorn Again, performing the greatest hits of Abba (photograph Rod Stephen, by permission) 124 19. Glastonbudget audience (photograph Kevin Ryan, by permission) 134 Acknowledgements Thanks to all the musicians who were kind enough to provide me with their personal insights and information about their work. Special thanks must go to Steve Elson, Wayne Ellis, Jose Maldonado, Danielz, Wanda Ortiz, Adrian Gregory, Steph Paynes, Dave (Sex Pistols Experience) and Paul Higginson. Kevin Ryan of Charnwood Arts very kindly allowed me to use images and I would like to thank Christopher Popa and Ed Wincent- sen for being prepared to share their expert knowledge with me. Col- leagues at University of Central Lancashire and elsewhere have all been tolerant of my obsession and deserve a mention: John Walton, Dave Russell, Anandi Ramamurthy, Susan Sydney-Smith, Fazila Bhimji and in particular – Ewa Mazierska – all of you have helped me in different ways. Thanks go to Pat Walsh for illuminating observations. Friends too, have been really supportive – Kath, Hazel, Tony, Sue, Bertie, Ines – accom- panying me on nights out or being prepared to listen to endless tales about men in leather trousers! I am grateful to Alyn Shipton for guidance and patience throughout the project and my children must be also given credit for their patience and support. Finally, I would like to dedicate this book to my mother and my late father for their love and encouragement over the years.
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