The Rat Pack, back in the Las Vegas days were an award-winning show and the coolest cats of all time…
Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr., Dean Martin, Joey Bishop and Peter Lawford, performed as The Rat Pack in many Vegas Spectaculars would be flattered with their legacy with so many singing; You Make Me Feel So Young, I’ve Got You Under My Skin, That Old Black Magic, New York …ect.
Fact these days is there are so many tribute artists that pose as The Rat Pack. That is in Swing Music had its roots in a group of Humphrey Bogart’s friends, including Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, and other Hollywood entertainers show to the original big band entertainers, (link).
The Rat Pack.Tribute scene is often bombarded with many cheesy unrecognisable tributes who all pose as “The Rat Pack” in one form or another.
Thankfully live video helps separate the wheat from the chaff or good from the outright awful when sourcing a show.
People want quality entertainment for clients.
Thankfully the Internet, Google and Youtube help greatly in this aspect.
There are the shows that have moved on from The Original Rat Pack and The Tribute scene in what would be the natural progression since the days of the Original Frank, Dean and Sammi swing movement.
The Legend of Swing Show is a fabulously unique British Rat Pack production featuring and produced by Paul Hayden along with fellow entertainers; Joe Corrigan, George Anthony, Val Kelly, The Legend of Swing Big Band, Las Vegas Show Girls and amazing special guest and good friend; Ian Gomes of The Ritz
Probably the Ultimate Original Swing act of the 21st Century;
Named because of their exceptionally approach, The British Rat Pack are absolute “Kings of Cool” and performing geniuses. They are full of natural off the cuff banter while vocally the harmonies are precise and melodious.
Google and Youtube were mentioned earlier. These are great platforms to view Legend of Swing / British Rat Pack show reels.
The Rat Pack are sadly no-longer with us, However; The British Rat Pack acquired their name and title from the public as being a 21st century equivalent! Fun loving and cheeky swing entertainers with comedy and pure class that is unsurpassed in the Swing scene of today.