THE PERFECT BEAST
A TRIBUTE TO THE ICONIC DON HENLEY
Vocal stylist and songwriter extraordinaire Don Henley launched a highly successful solo career following the Eagles' 1980 breakup, blending rock, pop, and social commentary across five studio albums.
“Known for hits like "The Boys of Summer" and "Dirty Laundry," he sold over 10 million albums, won two Grammy Awards, and earned five MTV Video Music Awards, cementing his status as a major 1980s and 90s artist. “As a solo artist, Henley has sold over 10 million albums worldwide, had eight top 40 singles, and won two Grammy Awards and five MTV Video Music Awards. In 2008…” - Wikipedia
Performing songs from don henley albums:
I Can't Stand Still - 1982, Building the Perfect Beast - 1984, The End of the Innocence - 1989, Actual Miles - 1995, Inside Job - 2000, Cass County - 2015
about the perfect beast
Composed of some of North America’s most talented musicians; key in presenting a consummate performance of Don Henley’s solo career that spanned decades and sold over 10 million albums, The Perfect Beast captures the essence of this incredible musical journey.
These musicians have a collective admiration and respect of Don Henley’s extensive solo catalogue and it was a natural progression to create a dedicated show.
While taking you on an emotional musical journey, The Perfect Beast delivers an energetic and engaging performance covering hits like: Dirty Laundry, The Heart of the Matter, Sunset Grill, The Boys of Summer, The Last Worthless Evening, New York Minute, The End of the Innocence, If Dirt Were Dollars, How Bad Do You Want It.
With the vocal similarities of Dean Young, they have one of the closest Don Henley sound a-likes there is and audiences have shown their appreciation of this with comments like:
“So good, in fact, that if you closed your eyes, you would swear Don Henley was on stage…."
“I was blown away to say it mildly at how the lead singer (Dean) sounded like Henley. “
Definitely will not be a worthless evening!
Testimonials of dean young's performance
"…drummer, Dean Young’s jaw-dropping, Henley-sound-alike vocals setting the bar high for the rest of the evening…” - The Community Press, Alberta
"Young is the closest thing Hotel California has to The Eagles. If audience members had closed their eyes, it would have been hard for them to distinguish his voice and drum-work from that of the originals.” - John North, Asheville Daily Planet, North Carolina
"Dean Young, on drums (*and vocals), kept the Stockey Centre rockin' during the second half with Don Henley's number Dirty Laundry…” - Huntsville Forrester, Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, Parry Sound ON
“Playing a sold-out show tonight at the Lancaster Opera House in Lancaster. One of the principals in the group is Canadian drummer/singer Dean Young who many say sounds exactly like Don Henley… the amazing vocals of drummer Dean Young that really gives the band the true “Eagles” sound...Yes, he is that good!” - John LaMond, WYRK, Re: Lancaster Opera House, NY
“Opened the show with “The Long Run,” with drummer Dean Young singing a masterful version of Henley’s vocals.” - Norwalk 2011