Exceptional Cast Member:
 

The Uncanny

Bob Miller

Lead Guitar
 

WEBMASTER NOTE:
I had the delight to see Bob perform with Beatlemania
at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, California
during the summer of 1979 or '80 (I forget).
He is nothing short of SPECTACULAR!!!

He did the now infamous "Opportunity Knocks" intro
for Joey Curatolo (or was it Don Linares?  I forget)

He floored the audience with his blazing guitar solo
in the album version of "LET IT BE"!!!

 

(above) BEATLEMANIA  BUNK 1980
Joey Curatolo, Bob Miller, Bob Williford, Ralph Castelli


Here's  Bob with his bandmates from
1964 The Tribute

Like Jimmy Pou and Tom Teeley, 
Bob Miller has played with many Beatle tribute bands 
including 1964 The Tribute

Special thanx to Steve Landes and Lisa Wagner for all her help, 1964 images, and info
 

Bob Miller on stage in a Calgary BEATLEMANIA show
with Lenie Colacino, Ralph Castelli, and Steve Landes


Here's another shot of Bob with his bandmates from
1964 The Tribute
 

20 Questions with BOB MILLER:
 

Q:  Where are you from originally?
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Q:  How did you hear about BEATLEMANIA auditions?
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Q:  Had you been impersonating George Harrison before you became involved with the show?
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Q:  What was your audition experience for BEATLEMANIA like? eg: was the room full of Beatle impersonators, or was it just you and a music director?
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Q:  How old were you when you were accepted into the show? 
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Q:     What was your first experience on stage as George in front of an audience like? 
   Was it the first for your other band members as well? 
   Tell us that moment right before you hit that first note on IWHYH!
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Q:    How many years were you with the show?
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Q:    I saw you perform at the GREEK Theater in Los Angeles back in the summer of 1979 or 80.  My hi-school buddies and I spent all summer making Sgt. Pepper suits for that show in the hopes that we could impress someone enough to meet the band after the show.  It didn't work.  But we did get to see you introduce the Paul (I can't remember if it was Don or Joey) with the famous "opportunity knocks" intro, that at that time, only die-hard fans would have connected with.  Awesome!  That attention to detail started a hopeful buz within our group that you would break with show tradition and play the ALBUM version of LET IT BE and the end of the show, which of course you did.  It thrilled us all to no end!!!   Were you ever able to Bend-the-rules a bit with other performances?
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Q:     The show seemed very "PAUL SONG" heavy with no George songs at all.  What was the reason for this?  Was this hard or frustrating for you as a  performer?  It seemed as if the PAUL's had to carry pretty much the entire second act of the show.
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Q:    Were there ever any accidents on stage say during costume changes? eg: trips and falls, etc. 
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Q:   If you had any, what was the most embarrassing moment on stage?  Power outage?  Flubbed lyrics? Sneezes? etc.
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Q:   What was your favorite part of the show?
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Q:   What was your least favorite? And WHY?
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Q:   Who did you enjoy working with the most? 
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Q:   Where did you enjoy performing the most? (What city, country, theatre, etc.) 
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Q:   Did you play vintage instruments and use vintage equipment for the show? 
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Q:   If you were trapped on a desert island with only one instrument, which would it be?
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Q:   We know that supposedly none of the original Beatles ever saw the show live, but some people from the Beatles camp (other than attorneys)  did see it.  Do you recall who? 
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Q:   Did any celebrities ever come to any of your shows?  If so, name a few that may come to mind.
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Q:   Did you ever meet any of the real Beatles? 
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Q:   Do you still perform with other alumni?
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Q:    I had heard that you conducted an orchestra for a show featuring your old bandmates "1964".  How was that?  I understand that you strapped on a guitar for the finale' of that show!
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Q:   All in all, looking back, how was the Beatlemania experience for you? 
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Q:  You've had quite a busy non-beatle music career as well.  Care to fill us in on the old resume a bit?
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