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The 286

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Downloads : http://astore.amazon.co.uk/beatgeekreco-21 "A unique take on classical music, The 286 have reinvented the cello" - No Strings Attached magazine A seven piece band from London, England, The 286 dare to cross the genres of indie rock and classical music. By clashing rock & roll riffs with cellos and violins The 286 create a unique sound that you expect to be reminiscent of a musical collaboration between The Beatles and Ludwig van Beethoven.

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Phil Bates

Phil Bates is a former member of ELO Part II and was born in Warwickshire, UK. His first contact with ELO came in 1978 when his band, Trickster, supported ELO during the Out Of The Blue tour. He joined ELO Part II in the spring of 1993 and quickly became popular with the fans. He wrote a number of songs on ELO Part II's second album "Moment Of Truth", most notably "Breaking Down The Walls" which was released as a single.

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