 | The leader of the Housemartins became the lead singer of the Beautiful South. This phenomenally succesful combo from Hull scored one of the most unlikely hits of the 90's when their 'Carry On Up The Charts' best of became one of the biggest selling UK albums of all time, making Heato and his new partner Dave Rotheray the second most successful songwriting duo in British chart history (after Lennon/McCartney). Paul released his first solo work in 2001 ("Fat Chance'')in typical indiosyncratic style under the pseudonym Biscuit Boy AKA Crackerman. Then in 2007, after 10 studio albums (including 2 UK no.1 s) and 3 best-ofs, the 'South split in wryly citing 'Musical Similarities'. Paul continued to plough his lone furrow with two further solo LPs, and has teamed up with former BS vocalist Jacqui Abbott for the album What Have We Become released in 2014. |
 | Not to be confused with the wayward footballer of (almost) the same name, Stan made some demos but never got round to releasing any solo material. After opening a vegetarian wholefood shop which was an unmitigated disaster (a lifelong veggie, he subsequently became an overnight carnivore!) , Stan found he had a talent for writing children's stories and now owns his own video production company, making programmes for the BBC and ITV.He even popped up on Celebrity University challenge over Christmas '14 - representing the University Of Hull of course! |
 | The artist formally known as Quentin hasn't been a shrinking violet since the demise of the 'Martins. Hull's Fourth Best Band's bassist has had a string of hits in many different guises. Norman had been into dance music throughout his time with the band and had DJ'ed regularly going right back to his Redhill College days. It was no surprise then, when he released his first single with MC Wildski, 'Blame It On The Bassline' which made a very respectable number 29 in July '89 . Meeting ex-Grange Hill actress, Lindy Layton, in a Brighton club resulted in the formation of Beats International who then topped the UK charts with a cover of the SOS Band's Soul Weekender classic 'Just Be Good To Me' in March 1990. A number one album followed ('Let Them Eat Bingo') but the disastrous critical and commercial performance of second LP, Excursion On The Version, left Norman looking for musical pastures new. Between 1991 and 1993, he set about expanding his entries in the Guinness Book Of British Hit Singles to Jonathon King levels, recording singles under the names MC Wildski, Feelgood Factor and most notably Pizzaman. This pop-house project was quite succesful, scoring top 40 hits with 'Sex On The Streets', 'Happiness' and the Ibiza anthem 'Trippin' On Sunshine'. |
| In 1993 Norman formed his second band, the rare groove flavoured Freakpower, with charismatic Canadian singer/trombonist Ashley Slater. After Levi's used 'Turn On Tune In Drop Out' in one of their legendary ad's, Norman found himself in the top 10 again, as the laid back track made number 3 in March 1995. After finding time to release a couple of classic singles under the Mighty Dub Katz banner ('Just Another Groove' - a fantastic disco-house hybrid and the latin ska of 'Magic Carpet Ride') on his own Southern Fried House label, Norm metamorphosed into yet another creation, Fatboy Slim. In 1996, just as house music was disappearing up its own rear end, Norman along with Skint records boss Damien Harris (with a little help from the Chemical Brothers) spawned the monster we now know as 'big beat'. Harnessing the feelgood party vibe of house and the uplifting rhythms of hip hop, this musical mongrel dominated the UK dance scene for a couple of years at the end of the last decade. The first Fatboy Slim set, 'Better Living Through Chemistry' released in early '97 was not the huge commercial triumph of previous undertakings but nevertheless paved the way for the album which would define the Fatboy sound. 'You've Come Along Way, Baby' turned Norman Cook (or at least his Fatboy Slim alter ego) into a household name. Preceded by the hip hop twang of the worldwide hit 'Rockerfeller Skank', the LP was a heady brew of acid house, hip hop and goofy samples becoming the soundtrack to a million fratparties and even more advertising campaigns! Norman released his third Fatboy Slim longplayer entitled 'Halfway Between The Gutter And The Stars' in 2000. In a conscious move away from the good time grooves of its predecessors, its more mature sound could probably be attributed to Mr Cook's newly found domestic bliss - he had just become a father. With contributions from Macy Gray and samples from Jim Morrison of the Doors, it discarded the Fatboy formula in favour of something darker and more satisfying. 'Palookaville' followed in 2004. 'Here Lies Love' a musical based on the life Imelda Marcos made in collaboration with Talking Heads frontman David Byrne 2010 is his most recent full long player. Still DJing around the world, Norman Cook is one half of a celebrity couple with ex-ladette TV presenter Zoe Ball. |
 | Following his decision to quit the group in '87, Hugh rejoined his previous band the Gargoyles and went back to college to do a course in music. He was briefly in consideration for the drummer's position in the newly formed Beautiful South but politely declined. Unfortunately, he may well be best remembered by some for his conviction for assault in 1993. After having been driven to (quite literally) destruction by a business associate (James Hewitt) who had cheated him, Hugh took matters into his own hands and attacked car dealer Hewitt with an axe. The story ends happily however. Hugh now lives in Leeds playing regularly around the city in several local bands. |
 | Hugh's erstwhile replacement on the drumstool, Dave stepped into the limelight with his excellent vocal performance on the 'Build' single. So impressed was Mr Heaton that he snapped Dave up as co-vocalist in the Beautiful South providing the sweet counterpoint to Paul's sour serenades on hits like 'Song For Whoever' and 'One Last Love Song'. His real moment of glory came in 1990 with the 'South's only number one single 'A Little Time' as he traded lyrical blows with Briana Corrigan in one of the most memorable videos of the decade. He released his first solo album 'Hello Cruel World' in 2007. |
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