Fade Away and Radiate

The Chrysalis Records Story

Simon Fellowes

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Golden Notebook Press
15 May 2024

Rock & Pop music; Music industry

This is a story of a time in music history when everything changed. When maverick entrepreneurs could take on the major labels and beat them at their own game. When bands became global, communicating on vast stages, in front of enormous crowds, while beamed across the world live on TV. It was a time when fashion changed like the wind. When new scenes arrived as if out of nowhere. When misfits and outsiders could become instant superstars. Working to make this happen were a select group of individuals, passionate, determined, single-minded, and alert. Two of the most successful were Chris Wright and Terry Ellis. Their label, Chrysalis Records, was a British independent record company that built a global reputation thanks to its ability to discover and develop a ground-breaking roster of musical acts whose albums and singles became number one hits all over the world. From Jethro Tull to Blondie, Spandau Ballet to The Specials, Billy Idol to Sinead O'Connor, Pat Benatar to Huey Lewis and the News, the artists Chrysalis signed made a lasting impact on our culture.

By: Simon Fellowes
Imprint: Golden Notebook Press
Country of Publication: United States
ISBN: 9780967554143
ISBN 10: 0967554144
Publication Date: 15 May 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Simon Fellowes is a London-based writer with a background in Music and Film. He began his career as a journalist with the NME before going on to working as a musician in the UK & USA recording under the name Intaferon, F-Machine, and Simon F. He then moved into film, directing numerous music videos for DNA Films in Los Angeles and Atlas Films in London. He also works as a screenwriter and copywriter.