Sound of 1960s in Torquay with one of Sir Elton John's favourite bands, The Overtures

One of Sir Elton John's favourite bands is set to appear in Torquay this month.

The 1960s were without doubt the most dynamic and innovative of decades, and their impact upon society is still being felt throughout the world even now.

The huge changes in music, fashion, and culture which the 1960s brought about have left an indelible mark on the world, one which will probably never be equalled.

Many of the creators and innovators of the decade were, of course, British, so in recognition of such everlasting achievements, The Bootleg Sixties was created!

This fully self-contained, two-hour plus show is packed with great music from all the classic artists of the decade and is back-dropped by fantastic visual footage.

Add some fabulous 1960s costumes and performances by The Overtures and you’ve got a knock-out show at the Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay, on Saturday, October 29, at 7.30pm.

The Overtures are recognised as perhaps the finest exponents of 1960s music in the world today, and among their many credits and successes they are proud to have been asked personally by Sir Elton John to be the main act at his civil ceremony wedding, as well as to support him at the 02 Arena in London.

In fact, in an interview after the event, Sir Elton went as far as to call them 'probably the best band of their kind in the world' - high praise indeed from a master showman.

They have, in fact, performed at his house more than once, as they were also the main entertainment when Sir Elton hosted Elvis Costello’s wedding to American jazz chanteuse Diana Krall.

They have also performed by invitation for Sir Paul McCartney and at Arundel Castle for Sir David Frost.

They were asked to perform at a private birthday party for Lulu, which was notable for the birthday girl joining the band for her signature song Shout, as well as Sir Elton being guest vocalist on Pinball Wizard.

One of the most memorable concerts for the band was when they played at a Buckingham Palace Christmas party for the Queen.

See The Overtures in their Bootleg Sixties show at the Babbacombe Theatre. Tickets are available from the box office on 01803 328385 or from www.babbacombe-theatre.com