-by Alan Yates
Okay so I don't look like him, much to my wife's relief but
I have homed my skill over the last 30+ years of playing and singing his tunes!
I offer a solo tribute act to George’s music
from his 1st hit - Chinese Laundry Blues through to his last - Happy Go Lucky Me, covering all the popular ones in between.
I also do 'The George Formby Experience' through words and music!
With the help of my wife Alyson assisting me, like George's Beryl, Alyson becomes my Beryl.
Beryl Formby
My Beryl - Alyson Yates
Between us, we take you through the life of George from when he was born through to when he died.
Alyson telling you his story and me singing and playing his songs.
We have done his life story many a time, to many a different audience,
from adult social groups to educational projects for children.
LEANING ON A LAMPPOST
George Formby’s most popular and best remembered song.
I have performed from private to public venues, stage to theatre and radio to television.
I am available for any event to play as a full centre show or
to perform alongside other entertainers.
I am based in Blackpool but do travel and entertain anywhere in the UK.
I am a fully self-contained act, all my equipment is P.A.T tested and I am full member of Equity.
My George Formby Tribute Act
My George Formby Tribute Act
Further information:
How I got in to doing a George Formby tribute act
So who is George Formby
Me and George
The Queens birthday party