- The Ten Tenors
The Ten Tenors (also known as TTT) are an
Australia n musical ensemble, with a strong live touring profile inEurope ,Canada and theUnited States and a burgeoning recording career. The group performs a diverse repertoire in concert and on their albums; performing Queen standards, including "Bicycle Race ", "Bohemian Rhapsody ", and "Who Wants to Live Forever ", aBee Gees medley, andABBA 's "Dancing Queen ", and switch gears mid-set performing opera tunes and native Australian tunes (includingMen at Work ). Their most recent album "Here's to the Heroes " is heavily influenced by the music of John Barry.The group's official biography says:
The Ten Tenors' album
Here's to the Heroes was released on August 26th, 2006. Executive Producers: John Barry,Matthew Hickey , andRic Salmon . The album was produced bySimon Franglen and was recorded atAir Studios andAbbey Road Studios ,London .Current members
* [http://www.thetentenors.com/team/tenors/bio_stevens.html Steven Sowden]
* Benjamin (Ben) Clark
* [http://www.thetentenors.com/team/tenors/bio_drew.html Drew "Creamy" Graham]
* [http://www.thetentenors.com/team/tenors/bio_craigh.html Craig "Chendry" Hendry]
* Graham Foote
* Josh (JP) Piterman
* Luke Kennedy
* [http://www.thetentenors.com/team/tenors/bio_stewart.html Stewart "Sancho" Morris]
* [http://www.thetentenors.com/team/tenors/bio_jasons.html Jason "Shorty" Short]
* [http://www.thetentenors.com/team/tenors/bio_dom.html Dominic "Panda" Smith]Alternates
Tod Strike
Former Members
Liam McLachlan, Shannon Brown, Dion Molinas, Scott Fields, Jeff Teale, [http://www.thetentenors.com/team/tenors/bio_david.html David "Billy the" Kidd] , [http://www.thetentenors.com/team/tenors/bio_adrian.html Adrian "Gary" Phillips] ,
Geoffrey Ashenden ,Craig "Burce" Atkinson ,Matthew Hickey ,Jason "Chopper" Turnbull ,Nathan "Merten" Kneen ,Dominic "Panda" Smith ,Andrew "Fetchin' Days" Pryor ,Dr George Forgan-Smith ,Rosario La Spina ,Kim Kirkman ,Kent Maddock ,Gordon Harris (tenor) ,Bernard Wheaton Discography
CD
* 1998 - Tenorissimo!
* 1999 - Colours
* 2000 - Untied "(also known as One is Not Enough in Europe)"
* 2001 - A Not So Silent Night
* 2004 - Larger Than Life
* 2005 - Tenology (The Best of so far...)
* 2005 - A Not So Silent Night "(remastered and remixed with new tracks, available at concerts in Germany and as bonus CD with Tenology Limited Christmas Edition in the USA)"
* 2006 - Here's To The HeroesVHS/DVD
* 2000 - Colours - VHS "(Australia & New Zealand only)"
* 2002 - One Is Not Enough - DVD "(Europe only)"
* 2004 - Larger Than Life - DVD "(USA, Canada & Australia only)"
* 2006 - Here's To The Heroes - DVDTouring Schedule
The Ten Tenors have a rigorous touring schedule, conducting small tours throughout Australia, but with extensive time spent in the USA and Germany. TTT have also recently (mid-2007) conducted their premiere tours of South Africa and France. Tour dates can be found [http://www.thetentenors.com/tour/tourdates/index.html here] . The Ten Tenors have also premiered a new show "Nostalgica - A journey of Musical Memories" on their most recent Australian Tour. A set list of the repertoire can be found [http://www.thetentenors.com/nostalgica/programme/ here] . They are currently touring their
Here's to the Heroes tour in Spain.External links
* [http://www.thetentenors.com - The Ten Tenors Official Site]
* [http://en.wiw-page.de/ - German Fansite]
* [http://www.myspace.com/thetentenors - Official Myspace]
* [http://www.fans-today.de - Media Archive (downloadable interviews and performances)]
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