Richard and Fred Fairbrass make a welcome return to Hearts of Oak and have at long last put pen to paper and written the story of Right Said Fred.
Its been 30 years since they scored a global Number 1 hit with their debut single ‘I’m Too Sexy’, selling 30 million albums, being showered with industry awards, earning plaudits from admirers such as Madonna and Prince.
Before that breakthrough, though, the brothers spent over a decade in London and New York, trying to make it in the music industry.
Fred played guitar with Bob Dylan and Richard played bass in several David Bowie videos, with the brothers appearing on stage with Joy Division and Suicide, and on film with Mick Jagger.
Once fame hit, the good times rolled, the substances mounted up and the groupies formed an orderly queue, but it wasn't long before the brothers realised that fame and fortune is not for everyone. In their autobiography they share so many stories and anecdotes of their time in the music industry, If you want to hear some of the highs and the lows then tune in to this interview and, of course, go get yourself a copy of the book!
'Still Too Sexy: Surviving Right Said Fred' at Amazon and all good book stores https://www.amazon.co.uk/Still-Too-Sexy-Surviving-Right/dp/1913172503
Right Said Fred are one of the UK’s most enduring pop exports. Since forming in 1989, brothers Fred and Richard Fairbrass, have a list of achievements as songwriters and a band that include number #1 hits in 70 countries, they were also the first band to reach the number one slot in the US with a debut single since The Beatles.
As multi-platinum award winning artists and songwriters, their global sales total 30 million and over 100 million plays on Spotify.
They have writing credits on Taylor Swift and Sofi Tukker’s songs, their music has been featured in over 50 films and TV Shows and in excess of 100 commercials.
The boys have performed with Bob Dylan, Mick Jagger and David Bowie plus plaudits from Madonna, Jay Z, and Prince to name but a few.
30+ years on and 10 studio albums later, The Freds have found a new legion of fans with their no-nonsense views during the Covid ‘pandemic’ regarding lockdowns, masks, vaccines, nonsensical rules and all the regurgitated hysteria that surrounds it.
They have been a staple feature at the huge anti-lockdown and freedom protests seen in London and have shown their integrity on their social media and in interviews, pointing out and challenging all the lies, scaremongering and hypocrisies that have been forced upon the population from the government and the main stream media.
Right Said Fred are living proof that two music-loving brothers with an ear for a hit, plenty of passion, self-belief and a bit of critical thinking can defy all expectations and conquer the world – long live The Freds!
Follow & support Fred and Richard at....
Website https://rightsaidfred.com/
Twitter https://twitter.com/TheFreds?s=20&t=T8cGz5XgcsB5VCkFi8p0dg
GETTR https://gettr.com/user/thefreds
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/rightsaidfred
Instagram https://instagram.com/rightsaidfredofficial
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/15ajdFAi5bjj5pS9laBfBL?si=TRsoosqjT6Wjml--SwEinQ
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/RIGHTSAIDFREDUK
Interview recorded 25.8.22
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