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Topic: Bucks Fizz (band)


In the News (Wed 30 May 12)

  
 Bucks Fizz (band) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bucks Fizz are an English pop group, formed in 1981 to compete in the Eurovision Song Contest that year.
As Heidi Manton, now owner of the name "Bucks Fizz", still continued to play with Bobby G in the official version of Bucks Fizz, much confusion was caused and Bobby G brought a case in the High Court against Van Day.
In 2004 Bucks Fizz reunited with a line up of Cheryl, Mike and Shelly and were a part of the Here and Now Tour 2004, Bobby took part, but due to commitments with his Official Bucks Fizz, he could not make all of the dates played.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bucks_Fizz_(band)   (734 words)

  
 Welcome to Camscott Leisure Solo - Star Bands
Bucks Fizz have lasted longer than anyone had thought as they went on to sing many more singles that the one they were originally set up to perform.
Almost 20 years ofter 'making your mind up', Bucks Fizz are still performing their hits all around the world and they find themselves in much demand now as ever before.
They are the only band to have had a hit every year in the British charts during the 1970's.
www.camscottleisure.co.uk /solo_star_bands.html   (598 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Music | Bucks Fizz story refuses to go flat
Bucks Fizz survived a tour coach crash in 1984, in which Nolan was seriously injured, but Aston quit the following year in acrimonious circumstances.
The band's glory years have been revisited in A Night of a Thousand Jay Astons, a surreal new show to be performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival after a successful east London debut.
Originally planning a straightforward Bucks Fizz musical, Woo made Aston the star after finding her at the centre of all the "drama, tension and jealousy" within the band.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/entertainment/music/4445173.stm   (850 words)

  
 BBC - h2g2 - Bucks Fizz - the Band - A762581
Bucks Fizz were a band manufactured to perform the 1981 British entry in the Eurovision Song Contest.
She came from a theatrical family; her dad was a comedian, her mother an ex-dancer before becoming her husband's straight 'man', and her brother had actually been to Eurovision the year before Bucks Fizz with the band Prima Donna.
Making a Band Up Bobby Gee answered an advert in a paper for an audition, the other three were all asked to try out for the group as the management, Andy Hill and Nichola Martin, had already decided on the format of the band.
www.bbc.co.uk /dna/h2g2/alabaster/A762581   (1296 words)

  
 Buck - Biocrawler   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Pearl S. Buck was an American novelist who won the 1938 Nobel Prize for Literature
Buck Rogers is a science fiction hero from the 1930s
Bucks is also a township in Tuscarawas County, Ohio.
www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Buck   (286 words)

  
 BUCKS FIZZ TRADEMARK HIGH COURT RULING
Bucks Fizz are still going to this day, and they have an official web site.
He argued the name Bucks Fizz was a registered trademark and none of the original members were in Mr Van Day's group.
His argument is that having traded successfully as Bucks Fizz for five years, he has a right to continue under the name.
www.bluebird-electric.net /don_wales/bucks_fizz_ruling.htm   (1794 words)

  
 Band Profile - Current Members - Steve Lauri
The band continued until the mid eighties, when we were called upon as session/backing players to the hit group Bucks Fizz.
The infamous Bucks Fizz coach crash, in which I was injured, is a reminder that travelling and touring isn't without danger.
Touring with Bucks Fizz led to an audition with the newly formed Cliff Richard Band in 1987.
www.hollies.co.uk /bandprofilestevelauri.html   (719 words)

  
 ABBA Biography - From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Benny Andersson was a member of the Hep Stars, a Swedish rock/pop band who were very popular in their native country during the 1960s.
The band was modeled after various US and UK groups of the time, such as Herman's Hermits, The Who and the Rolling Stones, and had a huge following, particularly among teenage girls.
Despite a feeling that Abba were in decline, the band were still achieving huge audiences into the early 1980s, and might have continued indefinitely if it wasn't for the fact that on a personal level, the married members of the group were falling apart.
www.abba-story.com /bio.html   (1952 words)

  
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Employing a similar vocal line up to ABBA, Bucks Fizz also won the contest, with the never to be forgotten 'Making You Mind Up', which was the first of twenty plus UK chart hits.
It was during this period that Shelly Preston replaced Jay Aston, but when she left, Bucks Fizz decided to continue as a trio.At this point, Cheryl began to develop a solo television career, hosting her own show "Eggs And Baker".
www.excaliburentertainments.co.uk /newworlds/bucks_fizz.htm   (325 words)

  
 Eurythmics
Personal and musical tensions existed within the group, whose main songwriter was Pete Coombes, the band often received very negative critical press in the UK, and there were legal wranglings with the band's management, publishers and record labels.
The band's state of affairs was becoming critical — although their mode of operation had given them the creative freedom they desired, commercial success was still eluding them, and the responsibility of running so many of their affairs personally (down to roadying their own equipment) was exhausting.
Virgin Films had contracted the band to provide a soundtrack for Michael Radford's re-make of George Orwell's 1984; Radford would soon say that the music was being "foisted" on him, and refused to use Eurythmics' score, replacing it with more conventional orchestral filler (except for the song "Julia," which played along with the end credits).
www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/e/eu/eurythmics.html   (2253 words)

  
 BBC News | MUSIC | Seeing double? Its the Bucks Fizz
Two bands have been given permission to call themselves Bucks Fizz - despite the fact that one does not contain any of the group's original members.
A judge refused to stop David van Day, who has had a band called Buck's Fizz for four years, using the name until a lengthy legal row over the name is settled.
A ban on van Day calling his band Bucks Fizz would cause him more harm through lost ticket sales and loss of reputation, than would be caused to Gubby if the two bands kept using the name, the judge said.
news.bbc.co.uk /2/low/entertainment/1466745.stm   (321 words)

  
 BUCKS FIZZ
As of 2005 there are two bands with the same name and they are just as famous now for their legal battle over brand usage.
The initial group members were Jay Aston, Cheryl Baker, Bobby G (or Gee, actually Gubby) and Mike Nolan, the classic 'two male - two female' Eurovision line-up established by ABBA.
In 2004 Bucks Fizz reunited with a line up of Cheryl, Bobby, Mike and Shelly and were a part of the Here and Now Tour 2004.
www.solarnavigator.net /music/bucks_fizz.htm   (416 words)

  
 Bucks Fizz Reform for Here and Now Tour
Ananova: Pop group Bucks Fizz plan reunion Four former members of Bucks Fizz are reuniting for the first time in 15 years.
The original Bucks Fizz - Gee, Nolan, Baker and Jay Aston - rocketed to international fame with 20 hits after their 1981 Eurovision hit Making Your Mind Up.
When she left Bucks Fizz continued as a trio before more changes were made in the band's line-up.
www.talkaboutthemusic.com /group/alt.music/messages/81591.html   (313 words)

  
 World Of Kitsch | Music | Bucks Fizz
Eighties band Bucks Fizz rocketed to success with their stunning win at the Eurovision Song Contest.
The group consisting of members Bobby G, Jay Aston, Mike Nolan, Cheryl Baker and Shelley Preston were formed in 1981 as the band topped to bring British glory to the Eurovision song contest.
The band continued as a trio, notching up a couple more hits, before finally going there seperate ways.
www.worldofkitsch.com /music/bucksfizz.html   (214 words)

  
 BBC - h2g2 - Dollar - the Band
In 1995 the 'boys' - Mike Nolan and Bobby G - went their separate ways too; and it was at this point that Bobby G (real name Robert Gubby) stepped in to help his old chum, who claimed to have blown a million pounds on cocaine.
The split was not amicable, and Van Day then got together with Mike Nolan and two new girls to perform together under the slick alias of Bucks Fizz Dollar, which was later abbreviated to the altogether catchier 'Bucks Fizz'.
Bucks Fizz was just one of the many strings to Van Day's bow.
www.bbc.co.uk /dna/hub/A933248   (1480 words)

  
 Bucks Fizz Guestbook
Bucks Fizz opened the show and then later had their own spot when they performed many of their hits superbly.
He is a close friend since we worked together on his webpage about Bucks Fizz and is doing terrible at the moment.
He really needs some support from the people he knows and since I know Bucks Fizz means everything to him maybe you guys can cheer him up a little by writing him a message.
www.bucksfizzofficial.co.uk /view.htm   (2694 words)

  
 Cheryl Answers Your Questions
We know that Bucks Fizz will probably never come to Australia again (expense and distance) but just wanted to say we still think you were one of the best groups of the 80's and I have even convinced my 14 yr old Eminem loving neice that you guys are pretty good.
Trouble is, he is so tied up with his Bucks Fizz that he just doesn’t have the time.
Second question, which fizz album do you regard as the best or the one that best shows what you were all about, to me it was are you ready,and was a tragedy that you didn't have a solo on it.
www.bucksfizzearlyyears.co.uk /cheryl2.htm   (5454 words)

  
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Talking of fans, my older sister Catherine (who will hate me for saying this) was a huge Bobby G fan (we're talking all the records, posters you name it she had it!) came to see a show, it was quite amusing watching her meet him face to face.
However back to BUCKS FIZZ and with the summer now over I’m looking forward to the up-and-coming shows we have lined up for the rest of the year.
We are both enjoying being a part of BUCKS FIZZ and hope that you’ll still continue to follow, support and enjoy the group just as you have done over the years.
www.bucksfizzofficial.co.uk /news.htm   (2503 words)

  
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Have a phenomenal track record in the worldwide music industry which covers no less than 3 decades of hit records during which the band featured in the charts for no less than 271 weeks, resulting in 40 hit singles including 6 No-1 hits, plus 5 smash hit albums.
He formed the band French Connection who successfully toured Europe as support to Peter Frampton and ZZ Top, then he had 3 German chart hits with a band called London, followed by a No-6 UK hit called "Danger Games" with The Pinkees, all of which preceded his involvement with The Rubettes.
The 1993 decision to reform and take the band on the road again has proved very successful.
www.excaliburentertainments.co.uk /slade.htm   (479 words)

  
 Helvissa - Band page with free MP3 music downloads on SoundClick   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
When I was 14, I was in a heavy metal band called 'Carrion' (oh dear).
I've sung in school and church choirs, and when I was 16, was in a one-woman band, which I wanted to be a female version of The Small Faces and The Who.
The boyf's are the B-52's, The Jesus & Marychain, Kraftwerk, The Velvet Underground, the experimental pop band, Tompaulin, Blue Note jazz and surf instrumentals.
www.soundclick.com /bands/pageartist.cfm?bandID=205869   (446 words)

  
 Lorraine Feather - Assorted Comments
Nonetheless, her full-sized band is hot as it rolls through this 12- song set with gusto.
Throughout, Feather demonstrates a pop and fizz worthy of Annie Ross at the height of her vocalese powers.
As far as her big band is concerned, the band is crisp, tight, dynamic & consummate in its prowess.
www.lorrainefeather.com /comments.html   (4798 words)

  
 Digital Spy Forums - Bucks Fizz
And according to the press release it's the real Bucks Fizz and not a tribute band.
Thing is, in the picture, they all look in their early 20s and none of them are Cheryl Baker.
I remember seeing a documentary a few years ago, the original Bucks Fizz guy teamed up with the guy from 'Dollar' and then the Dollar guy left and formed his *own* Bucks Fizz despite not originally being in them!
forum.digitalspy.co.uk /board/showthread.php?t=426682   (485 words)

  
 Bucks Fizz - 1984
Bucks Fizz toured the UK again on a 7 week sell out tour from 3rd May to the 23rd June travelling up and down the country with support band GI Orange.
Fan club membership was now just under 10,000.
Fortunately Mike did make a remarkable recovery and the story was allowed to continue for many more years.
www.bucksfizzearlyyears.co.uk /1984.htm   (260 words)

  
 Pure Eighties Pop: Eighties Band/artist Links Page
Excellent page dedicated to one of the most popular ska bands of the 80s.
Features band written bio, lyrics, notice board, video and music clips, photos, games and a place for fan submissions.
This is the offical site of imagination, the soul band from the 80s, who are still going strong.
www.pure80spop.co.uk /bandlinks.htm   (880 words)

  
 Bucks Fizz online - information and memorabilia. 80's Music, 80's Bands and musicians and more!
It had been a while since I'd listened to them until recently when 4 of their albums were released on CD.
Most people I know only remember Bucks Fizz for Making Your Mind Up & The Land of Make Believe, which for me are two of their worst.
For that reason alone Bucks Fizz are worth remembering.
www.doyouremember.co.uk /memory.asp?memID=8   (404 words)

  
 Tribute Band
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A Genesis revival band based in south east England playing classic tracks, and some less obvious, from the Peter Gabriel years and early Phil Collins period.
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 Am I Right - Misheard Lyrics, Bucks fizz
Misheard lyrics (also called mondegreens) occur when people misunderstand the lyrics in a song.
These are NOT intentional rephrasing of lyrics, which is called parody.
This page contains all the misheard lyrics for Bucks fizz that have been submitted to this site and the old collection from inthe80s started in 1996.
www.amiright.com /misheard/artist/bucksfizz.shtml   (246 words)

  
 BandToBand.com : Hot Rockin!
We have the following 2 releases for Bucks Fizz:
See how any two items in our family tree are related.
You can connect any combination of bands, albums, or artists.
bandtoband.com /index.php?Page=Search&BandId=6761   (41 words)

  
 IANBAIRNSON.COM Bucks Fizz Writing on the Wall LP   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
By the time this one came out, you knew the Fizz was starting to fizzle.
This was the only Bucks Fizz album to be released on CD to date and the CD version had extended mixes to 2 tracks.
If you have been checking out any of the links, then you know that Bucks Fizz is still going strong.
www.ianbairnson.com /recordings/wall.htm   (105 words)

  
 Bucks Fizz Video Video Tapes
Bucks Fizz Live in Australia 1989: (Cheryl, Mike, Bobby & Shelley): Approx.
Bobby's Bucks Fizz: Live at the Frontier Club, Batley 1999: Approx.
Bucks Fizz Stardate AM Special: From Trocadero centre, London.
www.bucksfizz.org.uk /tapes.html   (2477 words)

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