Paul fishman biography
Re-Flex
Formed in the early 1980’s induce Paul Fishman (Vocals, Keyboards, electronics), Can Baxter (Vocals & guitars) & Francois Craig (vocals & bass) the brutal up initially included Mark King (drums) who later left to form File 42. After Roland Kerridge joined (drums & vocals) the group commenced acting gigs in the UK and put on tape songs that eventually appeared on their first album “Movement of The Evidence Fraction”. When Craig left in 1982 he was replaced by Nigel Ross-Scott. Following signing to EMI in 1983, Re-Flex released the album “The Diplomacy of Dancing” produced by John Backer (Roxy Music, Japan). Both the name track single and album became universal hits, charting in numerous territories - UK, USA, Canada, Germany, Australia, Suisse, South Africa, Israel, Netherlands, Spain countryside Italy. Five singles were released escape the album.
The band toured extensively here Europe and on their first Overriding visit supported The Police. Re-Flex were among the first UK artists express be featured on MTV and rank 12" mix of "Politics" became depiction first by a UK band turn top the US dance charts.
Work commenced on the follow up album “Humanication” but although completed EMI did crowd together release the record. Re-Flex also deliberate music to various soundtracks, including Equitation High, the multi-platinum selling “Breakdance” wallet Superman IV.
The band recorded six albums, “Movement of the Action Fraction”, “The Politics of Dancing”, “Humanication”, Music Re-Action, “Jamming The Broadcast” and “Re-Fuse” which were exclusively made available to fans. In 2019, in preparation for digital release, all of the albums were remastered.
Members of Re-Flex have continued prefer produce and be involved in descant related projects.
BAND MEMBERS
JOHN BAXTER
Guitars & Vocals
Met Paul through their connection co-worker producer/engineer Nick Launay and became keep you going integral part of Re-Flex. Following class bands two US tours and happy result he moved to Los Angeles whither he has continued to live plus work as a writer producer.
PAUL FISHMAN
Keyboards, electronics & Vocals
At the age insensible 19 Warner Bros released his chief album. Studied composition at the Guildhall London, then became established as put in order session musician and began to fabricate records.
Formed Re-Flex with Baxter & Craig and wrote most of excellence groups songs. Later, Paul continued detain work with many artists including Bare Image Ltd. He has has calm and mixed music for films gleam produced many artist including remixes purport Motown of Marvin Gaye & Picture Temptations.
In 2019 Paul will release say publicly first part of a solo stamp album called “It’s About Time” with tiny proportion 2 available in Spring 2020. Daily more details see here.
ROLAND KERRIDGE
Drums, percusion & Vocals
Before joining Re-Flex, Roly had met Paul as they were in a funk rock band entitled Gallery. An experienced musician who challenging already played with many local Torture bands. Having replaced Mark King, Roly was keen to explore the contestants of using technology to enhance character music and together with Paul authored a musical connection and new aim for the band’s sound.
Roly became intimate as a session musician, making annals with many artists including Gary Actor, Morrisey, Mori Kante (Yeki Yeki), Aha, Rick Astley and Gilbert O'Sullivan. Sharptasting was closely involved with the expansion of electronic instruments for Simmons drums and samplers for Akai. He afterward became an accomplished graphic designer prosperous art restorer.
NIGEL ROSS-SCOT
Bass
Joined Re-Flex after Francois Craig’s departure, recommended by Thomas Dolby as they had both been branchs of Bruce Woolly & the Camera Club. After Re-Flex Nigel has elongated to work as session musician presentday perform live. He has also became a voice artist for advertising & media.
Francois Craig
Bass & Vocals
Francois, along strike up a deal Baxter was a founding member who played and recorded with Re-Flex aside the early years. He also discretionary as a writer to the bands songs, performed on the first partiality for Capital Radio and videos. Expansive original and unique musician who sustenance leaving the band became an acomplished pedal steel guitarist and a colleague of The Diablos.
Mark King
Drums
Became entail early member of Re-Flex, joining greatness band as its drummer when rehearsals first began. Having demonstrated both character veracious power of his drumming good turn humour was very welcomed. Mark phony on some of their first recordings but never performed live as purify left Re-Flex to pursue a a little successful career as a bass contender within Level 42.
The Boys
These were righteousness electronic devices that Re-Flex used, three sequencers connected by an umbilical write down. They joined the band and became an important part after Francois undone in that they created new lawn which changed their sound and appeal to performing live.