Call me lucky graham brazier, inside out story audioculture. Id come back from living overseas and had never heard of hello sailor but there they were one night, these peacocks walking into victoria university to play a. Hello sailor continued to tour and perform in the second decade of the 21st century until the passing of dave mcartney 20 and graham brazier 2015. There was a second solo album 1987s brazier, and, in between sailor gigs. Hello sailor frontman graham brazier was working on one of his best. But some of my favourite books are moby dick by herman melville. Hello sailor mark 40 years its going to be monthlong birthday bash for hello sailor this september, wholl be celebrating four decades of creating music and memories. Inevitably, there was a name change back to hello sailor, and the band have continued to gig and record sporadically to this day. Here i was, just recently and along with several others, wishing him well and hoping for a speedy recovery following the heart attack that postponed a planned hello sailor 40 th anniversary celebration. Brazier found fame in the 1970s as the frontman of rock band hello sailor, with hits. Sunlive hello sailor mark 40 years the bays news first.
Jansson said the songs on the new album are as good, if not better, than braziers blue lady with hello sailor and solo hit billy bold. Written by ingrid gordon and andre sollie, the book tells the story of lighthouse keeper matt, who spends his days waiting for the return of the mysterious sailor. There was standing room only as hundreds turned out to farewell and remember the life of hello sailor frontman graham brazier at aucklands st matthews church this afternoon. Now performing gigs throughout the north island, this is a very rare experience to see sailor deliver their songs and swagger in truly special new zealand venues. But i suggest you need to get things in perspective. Kiwi singersongwriter graham brazier has died, a month after the 63yearold suffered a heart attack. He was also a member of the pink flamingos and the legionnaires. Dobbyn described brazier as the consummate performer, a fantastic raconteur and a good mate. Sep 07, 2015 nursing his sore muscles from the weekends cricket match, graham brazier packs his bags for a few days sunshine and scallops in whitianga. When he was growing up, he lived above his mothers bookshop in dominion road in auckland and he collected first editions. Their 1978 pacifica amour album showed a head and shoulders shot of a south pacific belle with a heart tattoo on her cheek. Sailor celebrate 40 years with their mates the band of brothers hello sailor are. The 63yearold died on friday at an auckland rehabilitation facility where he was treated after. Some of the finest musicians in new zealand have come together to perform an extravaganza show to celebrate the wonderful music of rock legend graham brazier at the studio, 340 karangahape road, auckland.
He was the frontman and songwriter of new zealand rock band hello sailor. The fact that theyre real kiwi blokes is evidenced by the fact that all but one of. He first came to prominence in the band hello sailor. When hello sailor released what will now be its last album i was moved to write about their enduring rockstar ideal, their energy, the way they just seemed to fit the bill. He died on september 4, 2015 in auckland, new zealand. Photographs from a lunchtime event with graham brazier in conversation with finlay macdonald about his former hello sailor bandmate dave mcartney, and.
The first time i heard of graham was way back in the day when hello sailor was creating. Hello, sailor book searching for hello, sailor 108 found 120 total alternate case. Its the book written by his friend and fellow sailor, dave audio. He submitted a letter to both papers but neither published it, so im happy to post it here. Dave mcartney, left, and graham brazier in their hello sailor days. Hello, sailor is a beautiful, simple yet ambiguous little tale. I was moved to write at length about hello sailor when seeing them open for dragon. Graham brazier, the swaggering frontman of the new zealand rock institution hello sailor, has died. My moneys all gone im living in a bric a brac shop with art deco ladies im exising in a beat up shape second hand clothes boxes of nick nacks from whoever.
Robert johnson, the blues singer, he was a very big. A family spokesperson confirmed to the new zealand herald that brazier died on friday morning in an auckland rehabilitation facility where he was recovering from a heart attack that had forced the. Graham was clairvoyant as a child and would suddenly find himself walking down a street in another time and place, only to be. Sailor singer graham brazier photographed at his familys book store. Hello sailor frontman graham brazier dave dobbyn is one of a number of local artists who have paid tribute to hello sailor frontman graham brazier pictured centre, who has died in auckland aged 63. Rock band from auckland, new zealand formed in 1975. John dix used one from the same session taken from the other side of the bar with me flippin the bird. Hello sailor vinyl records and cds for sale musicstack. Singer graham brazier who passed away in september 2015 is said to have. Thousands of reverent words have been published or broadcast over the past few weeks in tribute to graham brazier and hello sailor.
Hello sailor frontman graham brazier left behind a beautiful music legacy, and a complicated private life. Its the book written by his friend and fellow sailor, dave mcartney. He recommended a clive james book of tv columns to me. Brazier was born in auckland spent his boyhood in mt eden and balmoral where his mother ran a local book shop which her son later ran. Blue lady this performance by hello sailor was recorded by tvnz in christchurch, at the civic theatre in manchester street. Sep 11, 2015 graham brazier a danger to shipping september 11, 2015 news, philosophy graham brazier luke the first time i heard of graham was way back in the day when hello sailor was creating a sensation in the same way as the stones had a decade earlier in the old country. The graham s lives serve as inspiration for some readers.
Graham brazier album launch kings arms may 7, 2017the. Covenant, their finest, graham brazier, harry styles, new zealand music month. Published on jan 8, 2007 new zealand rock legend graham brazier with his classic song from inside out his first solo album recorded with help from members of hello sailor, d. A family spokesperson confirmed to the new zealand herald that brazier died this morning.
A family spokesperson confirmed to the new zealand herald that brazier died this morning in an auckland rehabiltation facility where he had been recovering after a heart attack which forced the cancellation of the bands reunion tour. His family moved to auckland and then wellington in the early 1960s, as his father who was an accountant with anz bank moved with his job. Some of the finest musicians in new zealand have come together to perform an extravaganza show to celebrate the. Graham brazier, hello sailor, 2006 the cabana was the mother lode, nzs finest rock and roll finishing school. Unknown barman serving hello sailor s harry lyon, rick ball, dave mcartney and graham brazier. Graham philip brazier 6 may 1952 4 september 2015 was a new zealand musician and songwriter. Graham brazier was an actor and composer, known for outrageous. Oct 15, 2012 then there was his career with pink flamingos. Hello sailor frontman graham brazier s stunning musical legacy is set to continue from beyond the grave. New zealand loses music icon graham brazier reader tributes for graham brazier.
Hello sailor band 979 words no match in snippet view article hello sailor was a new zealand poprock band originally formed in 1975. Gutter black, all around this town, when your lights are out, blue lady, latin lover, lyin in the sand, watch your back, hooked. Despite breakups, and solo careers hello sailor continued to tour and perform in. Graham brazier harry lyon rick ball paul woolright jimmy taylor. Its been a sad few years in the life of brazier and the band. I dont share the general adulation for hello sailor and i see nothing to admire in drug addiction. Oct 21, 2015 graham brazier, the swaggering, charismatic frontman of kiwi rock institution hello sailor has died. Lyin in the sand lyin in the sand closed hello sailors selftitled debut album in 1977, the songs languid south seas vibe providing respite after gutter black and various guitars. I didnt know him well, but graham brazier made you feel. Murray cammicks hello sailor and graham brazier images story. Brazier died from a heart attack on 4 september 2015 in auckland, aged 63. The cricket was a music industry match, with braziers team, put together by his manager mike corless, winning though no one knows which rock band that highscoring pakistani batsman came from. Jordan luck, 20 photo by lee pritchard art deco perfection in the house of musical erection, now there was a charmer of a rock hotel.
With a late afternoon start at aucklands kings arms, the mood was. Legionnaires rare hello sailor orig1982 strange faces at. Hello sailor frontman graham braziers stunning musical legacy is set to continue from beyond the grave. I finally got around to reading robin lee graham s follow up to dove, which id read several times when it was first released in the 70s. Trivia 2 his mother ran a book shop, and instilled a love of literature.
Alien weaponry, the book of mormon, bombshell, the personal history of david copperfield, emma, and a few thoughts about whats next. Oct 22, 2012 they long since ceased to be that band and those people. Graham braziers one night only all stars extravaganza. When i write for hello sailor i write on acoustic guitar and then take the song to. Graham brazier simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. New zealand band fronted by graham brazier, dave mcartney and harry lyon, three drinking, strumming, singing kiwi blokes. Sep 08, 2012 adapted from the book 100 essential albums, by nick bollinger, published by awa press. Graham brazier album launch kings arms may 7, 2017the th. He collected first edition books by writers such as. And while theyve been an occasional working band they havent been represented by albums which means this new one their first in 17 years and perhaps encouraged by. I had written a column about encountering hello sailor at that years silver scroll. Thoroughlyresearched and engagingly written, hello sailor looks beyond the butch, bellbottomed image and explores the real meaning of gay life for seafaring men. Coinciding with the 3rd anniversary of his passing in 2015, new zealands music royalty will gather to.
Provided to youtube by believe sas discos dead hello sailor pacifica amour. His mother ran a book shop, and instilled a love of literature which influenced his songwriting. Sep 18, 2015 following the announcement of hello sailor s 40th anniversary show at aucklands powerstation and the overwhelming public reaction, the band has decided to add further shows. A video of hello sailor performing the iconic track, gutter black. The mythology and facts surrounding hello sailor as the famously dissolute ponsonby rock band of the seventies probably does them a disservice these days. Call me lucky graham brazier, inside out chris bourke 7 sep 2015.
Although the band formally disbanded in 1980 after just two albums, they have continued to sporadically reunite during the years since. Grumpy old rock god graham brazier you can just make him out in the middle of his shop knocked our socks off by writing a grumpy new song for our clip. Although the band formally disbanded in 1980 after just two albums, they have continued. Graham brazier at the bookshop he ran for his mother. Graham brazier is a gutless coward who beats on womenmaybe he could stand for national in some official position hello sailor frontman graham brazier has been sentenced to. Hello sailor bric a brac shop lyrics genius lyrics.
September 11, 2015 news, philosophy graham brazier luke. Find link is a tool written by edward betts longer titles found. Mar 20, 2015 graham brazier is a gutless coward who beats on womenmaybe he could stand for national in some official position hello sailor frontman graham brazier has been sentenced to community work and intensive supervision for assaults on two women. Hello sailor was a new zealand poprock band originally formed in 1975. Their 1977 self titled debut album hello sailor had a woman in corset, garters and sailors hat on a bed sitting in a ship cabin. A family spokesperson confirmed to the herald that brazier died on friday morning in an auckland. The story included all the experiences associated with publishing dove which was later made into a movie. Graham brazier, frontman of new zealand rock band hello sailor, has. A family spokesperson confirmed to the new zealand herald that brazier died on friday. Graham phillip a brazier 19522015 find a grave memorial. Following the announcement of hello sailors 40th anniversary show at aucklands powerstation and the overwhelming public reaction, the band has decided to add further shows. He was being treated at a rehabilitation facility in auckland after he suffered a. Ive always been curious how robin and pattys lives moved forward after such romantic adventures they experienced in the south pacific. Sep 04, 2015 graham brazier, frontman of new zealand rock band hello sailor, has died at the age of 63, report local media.
Graham brazier is a gutless coward who beats on womenmaybe he could stand for national in some official position hello sailor frontman graham brazier has been sentenced to community work and intensive supervision for assaults on two women. Graham brazier, the swaggering, charismatic frontman of kiwi rock institution hello sailor has died. After the dominion post and christchurch press published my column on graham brazier and hello sailor, broadcaster gary mccormick contacted me. He was a poet himself, his mother was a bibliophile actively running bookshops since 1933. Adapted from the book 100 essential albums, by nick bollinger, published by awa press. And the late rock stars estate, including future royalties for his music, is now being.
But sailor never really went away and just last year they were inaugurated into new zealands music hall of fame. My moneys all gone im living in a bric a brac shop with art deco ladies im exising in a beat up shape second hand clothes boxes of nick nacks from whoever knows. He was also a member of the pink flamingos and the. Aug 05, 20 grumpy old rock god graham brazier you can just make him out in the middle of his shop knocked our socks off by writing a grumpy new song for our clip. I met graham brazier for the first and only time about four or five years ago. Here i was, just recently and along with several others, wishing him well and hoping for a speedy recovery following the heart attack that postponed a planned. Scrobble songs and get recommendations on other tracks and artists.
There is no bside, all of the songs pop out of the. Hello sailor are graham brazier, harry lyon, rick ball, paul woolright, jimmy taylor and stuart pearce. Hello sailor frontman graham brazier news, obituaries. Sep 09, 2015 the last time was a group chat with brazier and the other members of hello sailor for metro, around their 2012 comeback album. A family spokesperson confirmed to the herald that brazier died on. In this story, the grahams presented an honest account of their doings since robins return to the land. Graham braziers one night only all stars extravaganza show. He collected first edition books by writers such as charles bukowski, william burroughs, jack kerouac, raymond chandler and james k. Inspired by a spontaneous south pacific parody from vocalist graham brazier one night, it was written by guitarist harry lyon after observing how takapunas smart set took their beach for granted. Graham brazier 6 may 1952 4 september 2015 was a new zealand musician and songwriter. When dave mcartney died i felt like id lost a friend. Fans and fellow musicians came out in force to celebrate the release of graham braziers posthumous final album, left turn at midnight. Home is the sailor probably fits best in the christian inspiration genre. Lisle kinney, our bass player is missing, but this is hello sailor, post gig having a few quiets and getting.
After hello sailor, he formed a band called the legionnaires. Lisle kinney, our bass player is missing, but this is hello sailor, post gig having a few quiets and getting some publicity shots taken. Brazier who died in 2015 would have marked his 65th birthday next month. I find this book incredibly heartwarming and touching. Paul burston, timeout innovative, revealing and brave, this book peers through previously forbidden portholes and unravels a neglected strand of british history. With a late afternoon start at aucklands kings arms, the mood was definitely celebratory as the crowd spent an hour our two trading stories and reminiscing about the former hello sailor frontman who passed away in 2015 before the music began. Gary knew the guys from hello sailor well and wanted to explain the bands appeal. Founding member of pioneering new zealand rock band hello sailor, graham brazier talks to simon mercep about gutter black. I wrote a 750word column, the tone of which was quite restrained, presenting a different perspective. Graham brazier hello sailor and hammond gamble street talk temple friday 26th september. Gutter black, all around this town, when your lights are out.
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