Marco 'Frenchy' Gloder: From a romani Italian background, Marco 'Frenchy' Gloder spent his early years travelling. In the early 1970's, he was back on the road, spending the 'summer of love' in Amsterdam and later, on the now famous 'hippy trail' going to and from India. After arriving in London in 1976 and being part of the early punk scene, he started Flicknife Records and associated labels, in 1980. By 1985, it was a top 10 Indie label after having 2 top 50 albums and 3 top 60 singles plus 10 top 10 Indie Charts singles. Frenchy worked with bands of all genres giving him wide experience in targeting the right market. Furthermore, Flicknife was the first label to release bands and artists such as Dogs D'Amour, Ozric Tentacles, London Cowboys and many more.SG records, the dance label of Flicknife was distributed through Virgin and was very successful with SOHO and Adamski, scoring a #7 hit and a Top 10 album.Lately, Flicknife Records signed Slydigs, a band that is now thriving, currently on tour with the Who in Canada/USA.. In April 2015, the Voluntears were added to the roster. This band has attracted a lot of media attention and have been tipped for a great future.As Record Collector put it L:'Flicknife Records' catalogue is a who's who of the underground. A truly legendary UK label'.Greg Healey is a writer, visual artist and musician. He has been writing about music and culture for over ten years for a variety of publications. He was a staff writer for the American arts journal Redefine and in recent years he has become a regular contributor of interviews, features, think pieces and reviews to Shindig! Magazine.Beginning in 2004 Greg became an early champion of net labels and creative commons music, writing for the German net audio bible Phlow and producing and presenting the internationally popular Analogue Island show for Penwith Radio, before going on to become a regular DJ for Dandelion Radio.As a musician Greg has released three albums under the name HealeyIsland and has enjoyed a wide range of radio play, including on BBC Radio 6. He has shown his art works throughout the UK and in Europe and continues to explore ideas around narrative and memory through his video pieces.Greg is currently writing a book about the politics and culture of the 1970s for New Haven Publishing.
Press, Magazines, Radio quotes: 'I read it in one go: I couldn't put it down' Dik Mik, ex- Hawkwind' 'An extraordinary, dangerous and exhilarating life story. Frenchy has truly walked the walk not just talked the talk' Vive Le Rock Magazine, 8/10'Frenchy eminently readable memoir is one of a life driven by rock'n'roll, fueled by chemicals and lived with a metal to the pedal abandon that could have wandered from the pages of Hunter S Thompson' Shindig! Magazine, 3 stars (out of 4).'Frenchy is an incredible character, best known for his Flicknife Records label that is the crowning victory of a life less ordinary' Street Sounds Magazine'This book will be eagerly snapped by those on the right wavelength!' R2 Magazine'Frenchy Gloder supported a raft of artists who were in essence underground and needed to be heard. In turn, his memories deserve to be read' Ian Abrahams, Spacerock'This is a truly rock'n'roll memoir and one that needs to be read to be believed' Vive Le Rock, Books Of The Year'In the 80's, Frenchy was the name in indie rock. He was ubiquitous' BBC Radio Jersey. Reader Quotes: 'Amazing Read!' Amazon Customer (Verified purchase)'Highly recommended to all with an interest in underground music/culture and a penchant for the adventures of a true crazy diamond' Farhan, Amazon customer (Verified purchase)'This is one of the most interesting and captivating books i have ever read, it should become a documentary or film' K.Dawson, Amazon customer (Verified purchase)'A fascinating biography that reads like a novel. Well written and entertaining tale of a genial madman' Amazon customer (Verified purchase)'Very frank, sometimes brutal, often funny but most of all a real insight into the workings and behind the scenes of a music label with some of the most iconic rock stars' Adrian C., Amazon customer (Verified purchase)' Great story well told' Amazon customer (Verified purchase)' I really recommend it, a fantastic read' Amazon customer (Kindle purchase)
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