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18 Phonebox Magazine | October 2025With more than 15 years of dedication to the role, Tyson Kelly's uncanny looks and sound-alike talent embody legend John Lennon's voice, presence, and artistry with remarkable authenticity.Fans and experts say the faithful reproduction of the Beatles ' singersongwriter comes from having the rare combination of the natural vocal timbre and personal talent of Lennon, coupled with the youthfulness and visual appearance of the Liverpool legend.Backed by a fi ve-piece powerhouse band, he presents an elegant journey through the brilliant music of Lennon (and McCartney). The show, called Imagine Lennon, includes first-hand stories about Lennon%u2019s music catalogue, all the way from %u2018Please Please Me%u2019 to %u2018Double Fantasy%u2019. There are all the favourites in there plus 10 years of solo hits and a carefully selected collection of the undeniable B-side brilliant songs that fans will love to hear. A gifted musician with a longstanding background in drama and musical theatre, Tyson Kelly%u2019s performance is deeply personal, shaped by a lifelong passion for The Beatles and a deep connection to Lennon and his songwriting. He has the experience for the job %u2013 Tyson is renowned for his striking portrayal of Lennon in Broadway%u2019s %u2018Let It Be%u2019 and by being in the world%u2019s number 1 Beatles tribute act %u2018The Bootleg Beatles%u2019 for seven years.Talent is in his blood, hailing from a rich musical heritage. Singing and songwriting is second nature, perhaps inherited from his father, Tom Kelly, who co-wrote iconic hits such as %u2018Like a Virgin%u2019 by Madonna, %u2018Eternal Flame%u2019 by The Bangles and Cyndi Lauper%u2019s %u2018True Colours%u2019.Tyson%u2019s latest tour of the UK stops off at the Stables in Wavendon for one night only, and he says he%u2019s looking forward to playing at the venue.%u201cBeyond the infamous stop from London to Liverpool, I've yet to perform in Milton Keynes even after all of my touring with the bootlegs,%u201d says Tyson.%u201cI've heard incredible things about the Stables from my veteran bandmates. They are all based in Leeds and are undoubtedly some of the best musicians in the UK. I'm incredibly grateful to have landed such talent in this show, and we are all so excited to get to tour the UK this October.%u201cAnd one of the standout shows is the Stables! I know Lennon means a lot to die-hard Beatles fans, and to be playing him in a show like this at a venue like the Stables is a huge honour. %u201cWe can't wait to unleash the hits and especially some of the B-sides I know will go over a storm there. See you in October!%u201dThis captivating production is a sophisticated homage to one of music%u2019s most enduring icons, making it a must-see event for all John Lennon and discerning Beatles fans alike and lovers of timeless songwriting.Tyson Kelly is %u2018Imagine Lennon%u2019 in his own show, at The Stables, Wavendon, on Friday, 17th October.He looks like him and sounds like him. Is Tyson Kelly the best John Lennon tribute act going? The Stables audience will be able to judge for themselves soon, says Phonebox%u2019s Tom Johnston.The greatest JOHN LENNONin the world?