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Post by Ellen on Oct 12, 2005 22:24:54 GMT
Hi, I am Ellen, 26 from Bath, England. I came across Billy about 4 years ago when he featured on my local radio station Bath FM. Ever since I have been a big fan of his music and well I just think he is a hunk! I really enjoyed Track 16. My favourite song of his is "Angel At Your Elbow." I haven't managed to get to a Billy gig yet unfortunately due to many committments etc but I hope to soon.
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Post by timebomb44 on Oct 13, 2005 0:16:03 GMT
I'm Amanda, I first came across Billy way back in the 80s. Been to quite a few Fatih Brothers Gigs and just the one Billy gig - but that's only cos I'm in Manchester and he never seems to go past the watford gap. I arrived in the US one day late for one of his gigs in New Jersey tho. Pretty miffed at that.
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Post by jimtames on Oct 13, 2005 9:01:03 GMT
Hi, I'm Tim and I'm currently living in Yorkshire. The Faith Brothers album Eventide got me through the first few weeks at Uni when I felt a bit overwhelmed, and it was on my record player constantly as a reminder of home! I was always on the lookout for FB material on CD but I thought the band had been a one-sort-of-hit wonder. Then 15 years later the internet put me straight! Billy's embracing of the net and publishing his material there means that I've found him again, and in April I finally got to see him live at the Troubadour. Hope to see him live again soon!
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Post by Kev C on Oct 13, 2005 11:29:46 GMT
Hello. I'm Kev C. Went to numerous Faith Brothers Gigs many moons ago. Re-discovered Billy a few years ago and was blown away by the quality of the music. Haven't missed a London Gig Since. It's re-ignited my passion for genuine "Live" music. Sounds corny I know but what the hell!!!
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Post by pecker on Oct 13, 2005 16:57:28 GMT
Hi, I'm Steve. I'm from Huddersfield, and I'm a secondary school teacher.
I got into the FBs after seeing them twice in the '80's supporting other bands, but tuned out in the '90's due to life changes.
Got back on board about 5 years ago, and I think Billy is the canine's nads.
Steve
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Post by Ellen on Oct 13, 2005 17:01:57 GMT
Steve, what subject do you teach at school?
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Post by pecker on Oct 13, 2005 17:04:47 GMT
For my sins, I teach Religious Education/Religious Studies (but before you ask, no Im not).
I'm also Head of Department & Head of Year - my current lot are in Year 9. That's the third year in old money (age 13-14), but I teach 11-16.
They keep me on my toes, but it's the best job in the world. Don't let anyone tell you different!
Steve
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Post by Ellen on Oct 13, 2005 17:06:47 GMT
Blimey! I used to think of all the grief we gave our teachers... Must be rewarding though
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Post by maree on Oct 14, 2005 7:03:55 GMT
Hi, I'm Maree.........same old story really - Faith's fan in the 80's, dropped away for a time then back on board a few years ago. Was lucky enough to catch up with Billy a few times both in London & NJ, but this year's been frustrating - I've had prior commitments for each gig. Still hopeful for later though Take care everyone
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Post by tidgy on Oct 15, 2005 9:03:28 GMT
Hi My name is Les Southern and i went to see billy in the 80's backing the Alarm, thought the band was great and still love to listen to his music. Would love him to tour back down Dorset so we could see him locally. Still sounds great 20 years later
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Post by cottager on Oct 15, 2005 13:11:06 GMT
Hi - I'm Stuart, 38 and living near Watford.
Can't remember exactly how I got into the FB's, possibly radio but as soon as I heard the lyrics I was sold - especially on Fulham Court - as a estranged Fulham boy it was something I could really hang my SW6 hat on and the power and passion of the music swelled my heart too.
Was lucky enough to see the band at Brunel University in Uxbridge. I've still got the ticket stub somewhere ..... and I also remember seeing Billy, chatting in a pink Pringle jumper (I think) at Hammersmith Town Hall, but not having the bottle to introduce myself.
Think the website's brilliant, got the downloads on my phone now and me and my mate Jay are really looking forward to seeing Billy play at the Troubadour this Friday!
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Post by davet on Oct 27, 2005 12:35:45 GMT
hi I'm Dave and work in the cesspit of the music industry in London. The Faith Brothers were part of my staple diet in the 80s and occasionally I try and find stuff on CD (I still reckon my Mum threw a lot of my vinyl out but she denies it....by the way when I stopped wearing my Mod parka she started wearing it to go shopping in, tho she took the patches off!) but have always failed. Found this site today, so maybe someone will tell me how to get hold of "Eventide"!
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Post by Steve Bowden on Nov 29, 2005 13:51:30 GMT
Hi, I'm Steve Bowden originally from Fulham Court, West London.
Hi ya Billy.
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Post by petee on Dec 10, 2005 16:58:00 GMT
Hi All,
Pete here. Same as most of you guys, bought a couple of singles and Eventide in 85, and listened to Easter Parade a lot in my bedroom as an angry, misunderstood teenager (37 now). Came back to FB in the MP3 age while re-stocking my iPod, and realised that the 12"s had long since been lost.
Will def try to get to the next gig
Cheers all Pete
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Post by mikiebhoy on Dec 12, 2005 13:15:13 GMT
Hi, my name is Mike, first heard The Faith Brothers in the mid-late 1980s, found myself whistling Easter Parade the other day, and have spent the last few days trying to find songs to download! Can anyone help!!!!
Mike
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