Drive My Car Band - John Lennon-Beatles Tribute

Musical-theatrical Beatles/Lennon Tribute band DRIVE MY CAR recreates the optimism of the 1960s+ with sound-alike Beatles vocals, lookalike visuals, virtuosic solos, authentic costumes, humourous banter, and the potential for partial-to-full theatrical performance, as desired. These musicians, of the highest caliber and uniquely theatrical, perform songs most tribute bands cannot touch. “Paul” looks and sounds like the real McCartney - showing his phenomenal bass playing. “George” wins over the girls – not only with his sweet smile and Harrison voice, but also with his unprecedented lead guitar solos. Top casting agents and directors in the US and Europe say that frontman Lenn Johnston resembles John Lennon in looks, voice, and spirit more than anyone in the world – he adds a cheerful harmonica to his expressive vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards and clever Lennonesque banter. With a fifth man – a classical/jazz keyboardist as “George Martin” and “Billy Preston” – DRIVE MY CAR plays solos for “In My Life", "Don't Let Me Down", and many more, including the orchestral parts of later songs. You will feel as if you were at an actual Beatles concert – even peeking backstage with the Beatles and watching them time-travel to today! Perfect for theaters, weddings, and other special events.

Theatrical Beatles Tribute band DRIVE MY CAR recreates the optimism of the 1960s+ with authentic Beatles vocals, virtuosic solos, colourful and fun costumes, humourous banter and showmanship. These musicians, of the highest caliber and uniquely theatrical, perform songs most tribute bands cannot touch. “Paul” looks, sounds , and plays bass just like the real McCartney. “George” wins over all the girls – not only with his sweet smile and Harrison voice, but also with his unprecedented lead guitar solos. “John” looks and sounds more Lennonesque than anyone in the world – he adds a cheerful harmonica to his expressive vocals, rhythm guitar and keyboard contributions. With a fifth man – a gifted keyboardist as “George Martin” and “Billy Preston” – DRIVE MY CAR goes everywhere from “We Can Work It Out” to the Rooftop Concert and beyond. You will feel as if you were at an actual Beatles concert – even peeking backstage with the Beatles and watching them time-travel to today!

Drive My Car Band front man Lenn Johnston – SAG/AFTRA Actor-Comedian-Musician – Radio Host

Lenn is considered by Hollywood and European casting agencies and directors to resemble John Lennon in look, sound, and spirit, more than any other performer in the world.

Lenn continues to amaze audiences throughout the USA and Europe with his performances as John Lennon in top Beatles tribute bands.

Lenn has been featured on Good Day LA, NPR, CNN, FOX, BBC-Granada, BayTV- Liverpool, TV1-NYC, NBC’s It’s Worth What, Atlas TV–Spain, Beatle Brunch Radio–San Diego, Breakfast with the Beatles–Los Angeles, NYC’s Further Down The Rabbit Hole with Paula Gloria, and MTV.

Among Lenn’s many print appearances as “Lennon” are Paris Match, Contact Music, and the Japanese Magazine-book, MOOK. He has also appeared as John Lennon in a popular Scandinavian commercial for Telenor.

Lenn received outstanding reviews appearing as Lennon in the in The Pacific Repertory’s 3-month run of the musical play,“Roots of Rock N’ Roll.”

His early comedy-improv performances with the famed Second City and Los Angeles New Barbarians led to numerous live stage and video productions as well as corporate appearances.

Lenn has recently recorded a tribute CD to John Lennon entitled, Village Idiom: which includes original songs, poems, stories and illustrations capturing the irreverent, absurd, and witty spirit of John Lennon.

Lenn’s appearance on the Conan O’brien show, led Conan, a huge Beatles fan, to remark, “It’s uncanny, [that I am now looking at Time-traveling John Lennon from 1965] on my show. It’s blowing my mind! It’s really hard to do a show with 1965 John Lennon here! We didn’t put him here; this is GOD doing this!”

“…If channeling is real, [Lenn] WAS John Lennon…He had the look, the mannerisms. Everyone was amazed, to say the least!”
– Dave Mason, host of the San Diego Beatles Radio Show

[Lenn] “perfectly evokes both the spirit and imagery of John Lennon in one of the most original and effective tributes ever heard (and seen).”
–EarCandy, online music magazine

“Lenn does the best John Lennon impression I’ve ever seen. It’s truly amazing.”
–Alan Merrill of The Arrows (I Love Rock N’ Roll)

“Here’s somebody who’s actually giving back [to John Lennon]…”
–David Peel, John Lennon’s closest NYC friend.

Technical rider and stage plot available on request.