Ashley Crowe
Ashley Crowe (born. Ashley David Crowe 30th August 1986) is Singer and Musician from Moston, Manchester
He attended St Matthews RC High School before attending Chethams School of Music where he studied Percussion and Composition.
He was contestant in BBC young Composer of the year, in 2003. That same year he was a percussionist for the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.
In 2006 he joined renowned tribute act Fake that playing the role of Gary Barlow. He has worked extensivly throughout UK and Europe with Fake That, other Take That Tributes and various other projects.
In 2011 he was a contestant on The X Factor, he performed in front of judge Gary Barlow Who was quoted saying "you look amazing, its like looking in the mirror" This was covered widely by the media.
In January 2015 ashley was a contestant on the The Voice Ireland. He was mentored by Una Healy from The Saturday's. He was eliminated in the battle rounds where he sang Aint No Mountain High Enough
Ashley still sings and plays for various artists. He resides in both Spain and Manchester
References
- http://www.heatworld.com/Entertainment/TV/2011/06/Gary-Barlow-met-his-match-at-the-X-Factor-auditions-yesterday/
- http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/x-factor-hopeful-ashley-crowe-154425
- http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/3633010/Gary-barlow-lookalike-sings-at-X-Factor-auditions.html