The Cutting Crew

After being discovered and managed by Ex-Animal Chas Chandler in 1978 Nick was sent on the road supporting the likes of Slade David Essex and Hot Chocolate. He releases 3 singles including “Rock and Roll Fool” “All or Nothing” “(I only Want to be ) Number 1”.

In 1982 Nick forms “The Drivers” with bassist Mac Norman and drummer Steve Boorer. They lease album “Short Cuts” produced by legendary producer Terry Brown & hits the Canadian Top 30 with “Tears On Your Anorak”.

During these cross-Canada tours Nick meets Canadian guitarist Kevin MacMichael and MacMichael flies to UK to form “Cutting Crew” in 1985. The following year they add Colin Farley on bass and Martin “Frosty” Beedle on drums to the band and the original line-up was complete. The band sign with Siren Records in ’86 and releases “(I Just) Died In Your Arms” which would make Number 1 in 19 countries including the USA. Follow-up singles include “Any Colour” “One For The Mockingbird” & “I’ve Been In Love Before” which would also crack the Top 10 in the USA. Debut album “Broadcast” is released selling well over 3 million copies worldwide. In 1987 the band are nominated for a Grammy for Best New Act.

From 87-90 the band tour Europe USA and Asia including sold out dates at The Marquee in London The Greek Theatre in LA and the world famous Budokan in Tokyo.

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