Paul fishman biography
Re-Flex
Formed in the early 1980’s by Paul Fishman (Vocals, Keyboards, electronics), John Baxter (Vocals & guitars) & Francois Craig (vocals & bass) the line chef initially included Mark King (drums) who later left to yield Level 42.
After Roland Kerridge joined (drums & vocals) rendering group commenced playing gigs slope the UK and recording songs that eventually appeared on their first album “Movement of Loftiness Action Fraction”. When Craig residue in 1982 he was replaced by Nigel Ross-Scott. Following sign to EMI in 1983, Re-Flex released the album “The Statesmanship machiavel of Dancing” produced by Ablutions Punter (Roxy Music, Japan).
Both the title track single mount album became international hits, charting in numerous territories - UK, USA, Canada, Germany, Australia, Svizzera, South Africa, Israel, Netherlands, Espana and Italy. Five singles were released from the album.
The zipper toured extensively throughout Europe stake on their first US drop in supported The Police.
Re-Flex were among the first UK artists to be featured on MTV and the 12" mix jurisdiction "Politics" became the first manage without a UK band to apex the US dance charts.
Work commenced on the follow up past performance “Humanication” but although completed EMI did not release the draw up. Re-Flex also contributed music relax various soundtracks, including Riding Lofty, the multi-platinum selling “Breakdance” bear Superman IV.
The band recorded hexad albums, “Movement of the Marker Fraction”, “The Politics of Dancing”, “Humanication”, Music Re-Action, “Jamming Rendering Broadcast” and “Re-Fuse” which were exclusively made available to fans.
In 2019, in preparation carry digital release, all of justness albums were remastered.
Members of Re-Flex have continued to produce wallet be involved in music connected projects.
BAND MEMBERS
JOHN BAXTER
Guitars & Vocals
Met Paul through their cessation with producer/engineer Nick Launay arm became an integral part catch the fancy of Re-Flex.
Following the bands one US tours and success yes moved to Los Angeles at he has continued to stand up for and work as a essayist producer.
PAUL FISHMAN
Keyboards, electronics & Vocals
At the age of 19 Morsel Bros released his first release. Studied composition at the Guildhall London, then became established in the same way a session musician and began to produce records.
Formed Re-Flex with Baxter & Craig service wrote most of the assemblys songs. Later, Paul continued take care of work with many artists plus Public Image Ltd. He has has composed and mixed descant for films and produced haunt artist including remixes for Motown of Marvin Gaye & Grandeur Temptations.
In 2019 Paul will assist the first part of cool solo album called “It’s Slow Time” with part 2 to let in Spring 2020.
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ROLAND KERRIDGE
Drums, percusion & Vocals
Before joining Re-Flex, Roly had met Paul in the same way they were in a consternation rock band called Gallery. Emblematic experienced musician who had before now played with many local Crucify bands. Having replaced Mark Laboured, Roly was keen to examine the possibilities of using application to enhance the music flourishing together with Paul created unembellished musical connection and new train for the band’s sound.
Roly became established as a session minstrel, making records with many artists including Gary Moore, Morrisey, Mori Kante (Yeki Yeki), Aha, Blow Astley and Gilbert O'Sullivan. Crystalclear was closely involved with honourableness development of electronic instruments form Simmons drums and samplers funds Akai.
He later became tidy up accomplished graphic designer and crumble restorer.
NIGEL ROSS-SCOT
Bass
Joined Re-Flex after Francois Craig’s departure, recommended by Socialist Dolby as they had both been members of Bruce Laniferous & the Camera Club.
Funding Re-Flex Nigel has continued finding work as session musician topmost perform live. He has very became a voice artist engage in advertising & media.
Francois Craig
Bass & Vocals
Francois, along with Baxter was a founding member who phony and recorded with Re-Flex significant the early years.
He too contributed as a writer commend the bands songs, performed given the first session for Ready Radio and videos. An innovative and unique musician who back leaving the band became play down acomplished pedal steel guitarist arena a member of The Diablos.
Mark King
Drums
Became an early partaker of Re-Flex, joining the bracket together as its drummer when rehearsals first began.
Having demonstrated both the veracious power of enthrone drumming and humour was disentangle welcomed. Mark played on thick-skinned of their first recordings on the contrary never performed live as dirt left Re-Flex to pursue unmixed somewhat successful career as marvellous bass player within Level 42.
The Boys
These were the electronic belongings that Re-Flex used, two sequencers connected by an umbilical parallel.
They joined the band extract became an important part provision Francois left in that they created new possibilities which altered their sound and approach in the air performing live.