Booking: Neal Shelton

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714-330-9428

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THE CONTENDERS

THE PRETENDERS Tribute Bio

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TRACY NILES vocals
The daughter of legendary DJ at LA Jazz's KKGO, Chuck Niles, Tracy grew up immersed in music.
As a solo artist, she has opened for JD Souther (Eagles, Bonnie Raitt) and Pancho Sanchez.
Now, she sets the benchmark to match in channeling Chrissie Hynde.

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MARKO BABINEAU drums
As general manager for Geffen records, Marko led the team responsible for breaking
Guns and Roses & Nirvana to the world. Now he commands the beat from behind his drum set.

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JOHN McCLOY guitar
John was signed to Victory/Polygram records with Ten Inch Men, playing 18,000 seat venues
along with Bon Jovi and Extreme. Now his solo project can be downloaded from iTunes

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ALEX U’REN bass
A member of Greg In Good Company and Idle Hands, Alex's time playing the clubs of LA expanded
his guitar playing to the bass. His education at the Musicians Institute brings life to our low end.

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Song List

BACK ON THE CHAIN GANG
DON'T GET ME WRONG
MY CITY WAS GONE (I WENT BACK TO OHIO)
BRASS IN POCKET
MIDDLE OF THE ROAD
I’LL STAND BY YOU
PRECIOUS
THE WAIT
TALK OF THE TOWN
TATTOOED LOVE BOYS
STOP YOUR SOBBING
KID
MYSTERY ACHIEVEMENT
MESSAGE OF LOVE
TIME THE AVENGER
DAY AFTER DAY
BOOTS OF CHINESE PLASTIC
NIGHT IN MY VEINS
UP THE NECK
SHOW ME
HUMAN
2000 MILES