Robbie Williams Tribute really is the ONE…..G CASINO Blackpool.
Having seen Robert Peter Williams numerous times home and abroad I knew I would never see the real thing ever again.Why ????because Knebworth in 2003 and the Take That Reunion in 2011 would take some beating.
I did however get the opportunity to watch a Robbie Williams Tribute show which was performed to perfection by the multi talented Lee Pashley.
As a performer my first thought on arrival was “oh no” as the front row was full of young men .Every male performers nightmare not least when there about to become the Robster.I needn’t have worried .As soon as the inviting overture kicked in the audience were ready.A seven minute Let Me Entertain You (with a track created by live musicians)had the venue bouncing .This coupled with Mr Pashleys accurate portrayal of Stokes Son just made everyone instantly at ease.Lee mastered Robbies mannerisms and quirkiness like a method actor….Oh and by the first chorus of the opening number the boys on the front were wooping and cheering as if theyd come especially to see him.Maybe they had!!!!
The next part of the show was bang up to date and focused primarily on latest album Swings both ways.Classic tracks such as Dream a little dream of me ,I wanna be like you ,Putting on the ritz and a tear to the eye Go Gentle which was co written by Robbies newly reacquainted partner in crime Guy Chambers.The song is all about protecting your daughter and Lee sang it from his guts.
Finishing the first spot the 2002 number 1 single Feel set the tone for what was to follow.
Act one ended with an impressive standing ovation.

By the beginning of the second set gamblers came away from there respected tables and wanted a piece of the fun.Come undone the song that caused Robbie and Guy Chambers fall out was to kick us off.This Robbie Williams Tribute is exactly that a tribute !!!!!!A muscular handsome but humble man makes it clear he does not profess to be a lookalike…..To me and the audience he looked identical. Woman with there husbands were visibly drooling as he invited them to pinch his backside or massage his chest.Just for the record the for mentioned husbands just laughed and wanted to shake his hand….The thing that really separates this act with the many others is Lee Pashley is a trained tenor and is vocally impeccable.So not much throws him off guard. An absolute professional.

The next section featured numerous volunteers and a high energy Rock Dj / Relax had the room literally dancing on the ceiling.
As a Robbie fan I loved the fact this show didnt just go down the obvious meat and potato route.Ok there was no Millennium or Shes the One on This occasion but there was a mind blowing “Me and My Monkey and a camp Hot Fudge.
Lee also spontaneously took a request of 1997 single Lazy Days in his stride which was a good call for the die hards and topped that with my favourite Strong.
The show ended with the obvious anthem Angels but a lovely surprise was Never Forget a nice touch for people who were perhaps missing Gary, Mark ,Howard and Jason.
So the poster says “Hes The One” Well me and 300 others would definitely agree.
Take the Crown Lee Pashley you thoroughly deserve it.
Review by D Wainwright.Blog
Hi Lee,

Thank you so much for making my 40th Birthday party so amazing – all my friends and family keep talking about how good you are. A group of us are coming to see you on the 9th August in Petersfield. Can’t wait.x

Best Wishes,

Mandy Oakshott

Saw you tonight at waterside bowleaze cove weymouth thought you were amazing from a fan…..