BEATLEDUDES are… 

Steve Allen Rick Schell Ralph Friedrichsen 

Steve’s History - Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma Steve began playing in bands soon after the Beatles appeared on the  world music scene. He is best known for being in the Rock/Power Pop band 20/20. They  released albums on Sony, they had two hit songs "Yellow Pills" and "Nuclear Boy" , appeared  on American Bandstand and are considered one of the best Power Pop bands of all time. 

- Moving to Nashville from LA, Allen became part of one of the longest running and  successful live bands in town, The Long Players. They recently celebrated their 20th  Anniversary. 

- With a desire to play more often and have fun Beatledudes was formed with Steve, Rick  Schell and Ralph Friedrichsen. They have an amazingly full sound with just three musicians  recreating the Beatle’s songs. 

Rick’s History 

- Cutting his teeth in the fertile Central New York Music scene, Rick played the clubs etc of the  region before being hired as Benny Mardones’ (#1 Hit “Into The Night”) drummer/vocalist. - In Nashville, Rick was a pioneer in what is now known as “Americana”, playing/recording  with many artists of the young genre, including Steve Earle. This lead to becoming a member  of Country Rock Legends, Pure Prairie League for many years. Recording/touring with Oscar  Nominated MCA recording artist, Allison Moorer, Rick appeared on The Late Show w/ David  Letterman, The Tonight Show w/ Jay Leno & Austin City Limits.  

- As a founding member of RCA records, Pinmonkey, (Top 25 single & Top 10 video), Rick  toured the U.S and Europe extensively, garnering an ACM nomination & on air presentation. - The Beatles have always been the soundtrack of Rick & his six siblings lives. 

Ralph’s History 

- From Portland, OR, Ralph began his musical journey with piano lessons at age eight, then  switched to Bass Guitar & Singing. Soon he was captured by the pop music of the day,  including the Beatles.- He gained early experience playing all over the Pacific NW. Including  a stint with A&M recording artists Paul Hyde & the Payolas from Vancouver, BC. 

- Moving to Los Angeles, Ralph’s main focus was songwriting & several projects as bassist,  singer & co-writer. 

- In Nashville, Ralph has toured/recorded as bassist/vocalist with artists such as The Paul Thorn  Band, Jo Dee Messina, Suzy Bogguss, Collin Raye & Keith Anderson. 

- Ralph has been involved in various demo & album projects along with writing & recording  his original songs.  

BEATLEDUDES is an extension of our love for all things Beatles.