SOUNDS OF THE FOUR TOPS TRIBUTE SHOW BY FREDDIE LEE PETERKIN

(C) All dramatic works Freddie Lee Peterkin 1991-1994. All rights are hereby reserved.

Footage from The Stage Newspaper Showcall Showcase 2004.

The Sounds of the Four Tops is produced by Freddie Lee Peterkin has who has been producing soul tribute shows for 21 years. He grew up in Pahokee Florida in the American Deep South and his idols were of course Black America's first international music stars The Four Tops, Temptations and other Motown and Legends.

Freddie brought over the first Four Tops and Motown tribute ever seen in Europe to Spain in 1991. The name of the show was "ACES" which came to an end in 2002. In 2004 he produced the Sounds of the Four Tops and this show has been touring with around 200 show dates a year ever since.

Controversy has been sparked as Freddie Lee Peterkin took action in 2009 against two UK Motown style theatre shows for misappropriating his original works. He discussed the case in a Sky TV interview in June 2009. Rather than imitating the routines of the original artists, the two national Motown style theatre shows plagerised Freddie Lee Peterkin's stage choreography without a license agreement or seeking Peterkin's consent. Both shows featured one former member of his Aces show and 3 former employees. Peterkin spoke about his legal battle in several TV and radio interviews during 2009 and his intention to take the case to the high court in 2010.

**Bookers beware of being misled into booking shows claiming to be a Freddie Lee Peterkin production. There is only one Sounds of the Four Tops "A fine recreation of the finest soul group of all!" If the show you are booking is not a Freddie Lee Peterkin production, it is not the Sounds of the Four Tops.**

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Freddie Lee Peterkin is the genius behind the choreography used in the British Theatre Shows Reach Out produced by Pete Tobit, The Magic of Motown Produced by Mike Taylor and The Motown Show/How Sweet It is produced by Peter Brent.

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The Stage Newspaper review 2007 - "Last up for this particular session, and well worth the wait, was tribute band the Sounds of the Four Tops. Once they cranked up the classics every audience loves, they really were on a roll. Covers of Don't Walk Away and Loco in Acapulco were both outstanding, the sound driven by a fabulous lead singer, marching up and down the stage and in front of his singers. A hugely enjoyable set and a shame it had to end when it did."

[nuttynoo]

I saw you guys last night at a charity gala in Barnet, absolutely had a brilliant time, you were fab! How can I find out more about where you'll be playing next? Thanks!

[petesilverfox]

Well Freddie & Bruce, You guys are just quality and it was an absolute pleasure working with such professionals.

I really wish you well and hope someday to recreate the wonderful years of REACH OUT!

Much love,

Pete Tobit

[kwestgirl]

Did anyone happen to notice that, right after the countdown, you could hear the intro for The Temptations' "My Girl?"

[hotnumber24]

Well done guys.

[ladyklogan]

Well, they sound great!

[bcmpromotions]

Absolutely not. The show is called "The Sounds of The Four Tops The Ultimate Tribute" To ensure the audience are aware of this, they have this added to the musical intro the to the show. To say they were the Four Tops would be cheating the public like so many others do. Unfortunately there are a few groups around that pretend to have one original member and actually get bookings pretending they are the real McCoy.

[ladyklogan]

Do these guys CALL themselves the Four Tops?

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A production show called 'The Sounds of The Four Tops - The Ultimate Tribute'

[ladyklogan]

What four tops group is this???