ABOUT MATT

Matt Barker was born in Middlesbrough, England, in the summer of 1980 - just a few months before John Lennon was tragically assassinated in New York City. As a young boy, Matt's parent's encouraged him to take an interest in music, and he devoured recordings by The Beatles with fervour. After auditioning as a singer for a rock band at the age of twelve, Matt found himself on stage for the first time, and his passion for the performance side of the musical arts grew to match his appreciation for the well-worn records in his LP collection. As he has grown older, Matt has become involved in several bands, covering old favourites as well as writing and recording original material. His early exposure to Rock & Roll remained a key influence, and John Lennon in particular became a huge inspiration during these formative years. More recently, Matt's involvement in the creation of the tribute show has grown organically from his role playing the part of Lennon in various cover bands.