Career
Duncan had recently been in touch with Ian Mitchell and the two decided to get a band together and rehash old BCR songs. Duncan volunteered Joe to play bass, though Joe could only play an acoustic guitar. This was just the beginning of his life in music
In 1992, Joe decided to try out for a spot as John Lennon in Beatles tribute bands throughout the Los Angeles area.
Most of the bands didn"t have what Joe was looking for, so he started his own band, The Mop Tops. In the next 10 years, the Mop Tops toured the world, played Candlestick Park and Dodger Stadium, and made hundreds of personal appearances.
Based on this experience, Joe was hand picked by director Robert Zemeckis to be the voice of John Lennon in Forrest Gump. Today, Stefanelli resides in Southern California.