Ashley Crowe (born Ashley David Crowe, 30 August 1986) is a singer and musician from Moston, Manchester.He attended St Matthews RC High School before attending Chethams School of Music where he studied percussion and musical composition.He was a 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 extensively 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 as saying "you look amazing, its like looking in the mirror" This was covered widely by the media.Ashley still sings and plays for various artists. He resides in both Spain and Manchester