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Crickets). The name Skelters was an idea coming from the original Beatles song "Helter Skelter" which has been the main influence of the band since its formation. Up until 2003, the lineup has changed several times, yet always consisting of Angel and Daniel. The lead guitarist and vocalist Stavros Amanatidis joined the band in 2001, while the bassist Thodoris Nikolaou in 2004. Immediately after its formation, the band started appearing live locally counting more than 1000 appearances all over Greece to date. They have appeared in the most important live stages in Thessaloniki and Athens, festivals, TV and radio shows. Also, they were the support act for other artists such as ZZ Top, Nazareth, Iron Butterfly, Pavlov's Dog, Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel, Louisiana Red, helping the band to gain more recognition and fame. Also, the band is known for its legendary tributes to artists like The Beatles, John Lennon, Queen, Elvis Presley and U2, which have been the main influence of the band since its formation.
213:. In April to May 2005, they supported Blues Wire once again in their appearances at Café Americain. In early 2006, they put on another tribute to Elvis Presley, as well as a series of tribute nights to The Beatles at Mylos Club in Thessaloniki. In November, the band paid tribute to Queen and the late Freddie Mercury, performing numerous songs of their discography. In December, another live tribute for John Lennon was done. In 2007, they continued to perform live tributes, that time to U2 and The Beatles, while making appearances throughout Greece. The appearance supporting Louisiana Red and Blues Wire at Mylos Club in Thessaloniki was a great success. In 2008 The Skelters performed live their song
422:. However, the Skelters have some secondary, but equally important influences. Each one plays its role in the musical interests of the members. Names such as Deep Purple, Bob Dylan, Pink Floyd, Black Sabbath, Roy Orbison, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton, David Bowie are added to the musical sounds and musical preferences of the Skelters. Finally, 60s, 70s, 80s and some other kinds of music, for example, blues, folk, glam, disco, funk, progressive, alternative etc. complete their musical influences.
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Mesogeios Live Stage and Café Americain supporting the well established group Blues Wire. In March 2002 they
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was released on 19 June 2011. On 9 April 2011, they are the open act of the Steve Harley & the
Cockney Rebel concert, at Principal club theater, Thessaloniki. From February 2013 till February 2016, the band appeared at Blue Barrel, one of the most famous live stages in Thessaloniki. Meanwhile,
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was released on 18 June 2010. On 10 November 2010, they were chosen as the opening act for Pavlov's Dog concert in
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is an instrumental blues, rock, funk song, with influences from Blues Wire and Stevie Ray
Vaughan. In conclusion, the nine songs of the album vary musically and each one has its own "music personality" and story.More specifically, U2 were the influences for the tracks
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is dedicated to the greatest musical influence of the band, John Lennon, and speaks of world peace and love. Lyrics and music were written by Angel in 1998.
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