Andre Barreau (16 April 1956 – 25 August 2023) was a British musician who was a member of

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, in which he played

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from the group's formation in March 1980 until his departure in 2017. In 1997, Barreau performed the

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solo on

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The Bootleg Beatles

Following the final show of the West End

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''Beatlemania'', Barreau formed The Bootleg Beatles with fellow cast members

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. The band invested their dwindling finances in two guitars – an

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– as well as two Vox amplifiers, four black polo-necks and a wig. Barreau left the performing lineup of the band in 2017 but continued with the show's production. His death was announced on 25 August 2023.

Death

Andre Barreau died in August 2023, at the age of 67.

Credits

Stage

* ''Beatlemania'' (1979–1980) – George Harrison * ''The Bootleg Beatles'' (1980–2014) – George Harrison, audio visual research, and artistic Director

Discography

* ''Le Beat Group Electrique'' by

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(1989) – Bass guitar * ''The Donovan Of Trash'' by

(1993) – Bass guitar, backing vocals * ''12 O'Clock Stereo'' by The Hitsville House Band (1995) – Guitar, backing vocals * "

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(1997) – Lead guitar * "Call Me a Fool" on the

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'' (1998) * ''As I Was Saying'' by

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(2005) – Guitars * ''Same Bed, Different Dreams'' by

(2006) – Guitars * '' Dangerous Parking'' (2007) – Composer

References

1956 births 2023 deaths British male guitarists The Bootleg Beatles members {{UK-musician-stub