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Frank Tovey aka Fad Gadget

08.09.1956 - 03.04.2002

Returned "Back to Nature", a cherished man, sadly missed by us all.

.................................. Under The Flag II .................................. Young man, go out And take what's yours, don't doubt There's strength in numbers, walk on Defend the meek, headstrong ..................................

Now the story's become a bore I don't want to hear it anymore It's by no means an immaculate conception Too many bodies lying around Pushing daisies out the ground And the church is cashing in on resurrection ..................................

Well I tried so hard to please you 'Cos I know that you crave blood Consumer credit carnivores And now the masses have been fed Suck the offal from the dead Now the joker's here to pick the sores

Under the flag

Under the flag boy Under what flag?

..................................... FAD GADGET / FRANK TOVEY: ..................................... Fad Gadget, who alongside Human League, Cabaret Voltaire and The Normal, was at the forefront of the Electronic Movement of the late 70s/early 80s. The first signing to the Mute label, Fad Gadget released his debut single, the ground breaking, 'Back To Nature' in October 1979. Recorded using a drum machine and synthesiser a string of classic singles followed including 'Rickys Hand, 'Fireside Favourite and Collapsing New People. A truly unique artist his live shows were legendary and quickly established Fad Gadget as one of the most exciting acts of the time. After four critically acclaimed albums as Fad Gadget, Tovey dropped the moniker and recorded a further five albums for Mute under his own name and with the Pyros throughout the 80s and early 90s. He continued to experiment with many different styles, mixing electronics with Rock, Punk, Folk and Dance Music.

FAD GADGET - UNDER THE FLAG