The Complete Stone Roses

The Complete Stone Roses BBM’s JEREMY WILLIAMS caught up with quite possibly the world’s biggest Stone Roses fans, John Mackenzie and Peter Lamb, respectively the lead singer and founder of the tribute band The Complete Stone Roses. They play Selina’s at Coogee Bay on January 28th.

What was it about The Stone Roses that made you want to emulate them?

Peter: For me, it was about creating a little band doing a tribute to one of my favourite indie bands at the time – one that didn’t have that many tributes at the time.

Ian Brown is an unforgettable live presence. Have you tried to capture his swagger in your own set?

John: Yeah for sure. There’s certain mannerisms that I take on when I’m on stage. I feel it’s really important to put on the best show I can and give the audience a real spectacle, whether it’s a smaller club gig or a big outdoor festival.

What is the secret to a good cover band?

John: Take the music deadly serious, but don’t take yourself too seriously. Play the character and always give 100%, but never think you are the character.

As a cover band you have had some pretty lucrative gigs – including Groove Armada’s 10th anniversary gig – what has been your highlight?

John: Rockness 2009. Warmest day of the year, playing in front of 25,000 people.

If you could’ve performed instead of The Stone Roses at one of their many riotous gigs – which would it be?

John: Probably the famous Blackpool gig. It’s classic Roses isn’t it? I remember buying the DVD when I was 17 and it was a massive influence on me.

BBM’s JEREMY WILLIAMS caught up with quite possibly the world’s biggest Stone Roses fans, John Mackenzie and Peter Lamb, respectively the lead singer and founder of the tribute band The Complete Stone Roses. They play Selina’s at Coogee Bay on January 28th.

What was it about The Stone Roses that made you want to emulate them?

Peter: For me, it was about creating a little band doing a tribute to one of my favourite indie bands at the time – one that didn’t have that many tributes at the time.

Ian Brown is an unforgettable live presence. Have you tried to capture his swagger in your own set?

John: Yeah for sure. There’s certain mannerisms that I take on when I’m on stage. I feel it’s really important to put on the best show I can and give the audience a real spectacle, whether it’s a smaller club gig or a big outdoor festival.

What is the secret to a good cover band?

John: Take the music deadly serious, but don’t take yourself too seriously. Play the character and always give 100%, but never think you are the character.