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Paul’s beautifully crafted guitar solos entranced Oxfordshire audiences (we’re talking “Top Gun” and “Hot Stuff” here) and he welcomed the arrival of a new Fighter, baby George. Completing the guitar section, cool Tony and gorgeous George laid down their funky riffs whilst Will added a unique sound to the band on ukulele.
At the RAF 100 dinner, diva Lizzie sang how she was proud and a survivor as she gave new life to cult hits by Tina Turner and Gloria Gaynor. With his soulful tones and super-smooth chat, Fred bounced between classics by artists as varied as Paolo Nutini and Justin Timberlake whilst Ben proved he could shake you all night long as he whipped audiences
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into a frenzied, writhing mass on the dance floor. Unforgettable.
As the summer nights grew longer, the band moved outside for our first open air gig of the tour – the lakeside Full Moon party, collaborating with another Cormorant class act, “DJ Sean T” on the decks. Could there possibly be a better way to celebrate the striping-up of some of our Officers? Negative.
July saw us play alongside other big-name acts at the Purple Ball and Music & Fireworks, giving huge new audiences the opportunity to enjoy the KFIAPB experience. And, then, all too soon, the kit was stowed for the final time and the tour was over.
Don’t Stop Believing! ◆◆◆
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Fred, Lizzie, Ben, Lisa and Jen on vocals, Daubs on keys, Nick and Gus in the horn section, Paul on lead guitar, Tony and George on rhythm guitar, Antony on bass, Will on ukulele and Pete on drums, all expertly mixed by Ian on sound.
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all Fighters everywhere, we salute you – thanks for a fabulous, runaway year. It’s been crazy! Don’t stop believing – stay happy, feel good and let us entertain you xxx