are the UK's leading live tribute band
to enigmatic
David Bowie
Hits include:-Lets Dance - Space Oddity - Ashes to Ashes - Life On Mars - Jean Genie
The UK’s top tribute to David
Bowie.
It all started in 1993 when Jean Genie was formed following the discovery
of David Bowie look-and-sound-alike artiste John Mainwaring. The band soon
became famous for their flamboyant stage show and today the band have many
impressive claims to fame. Jean Genie are one of the first tribute bands
to play alongside the original artistes and they performed on stage with
the original Spiders From Mars at the Mick Ronson Memorial Concert after
show party, playing to VIP stars such as Joe Elliott (Def Leppard), Roger
Daltry (The Who) and Roger Taylor (Queen), to name but a few.
Jean Genie have headlined the David Bowie Fan Club Convention more than
once. They’ve played their energetic and sexy 70’s and 80’s show,
complete with dazzling costumes and stunning effects, to capacity crowds
at festivals such as The Hastings Music Festival and have brought pleasure
to many fans during their numerous Irish tours, including invited
performances at the prestigious Olympia Theatre. Jean Genie are well known
for being perfectionists; news of their popularity has even reached David
Bowie himself.
John Mainwaring, vocalist and songwriter, has made numerous appearances
and has undertaken numerous press/radio interviews. He has toured
extensively as Ziggy Stardust (to critical acclaim) in the raunchy theatre
show Freak Out which topped the Rocky Horror Show in popularity. The band
have played an expanse of Europe, America and the Middle East.
He has been Number One in both Israel and Lebanon and has even been
produced by Tony Visconti who produced David Bowie himself.
The Jean Genie show includes songs such as Starman, Rebel Rebel, Life On
Mars, Jean Genie, Modern Love, Young Americans, Let’s Dance and many
more classic hits.
