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Name Lee Bates
DOB 29 October 1959
Birthplace Woolwich, South London
Schools James Woolfe,
Ballamore, Pendragon, Sedgehill.
Date joined the Band 1977
A little biography about
me
I have played in Strange Fashion 7 volumes, from the Abridged Version. School,
Band, Cricket, Between the gaps I have worked.
How long have you been a member of
Strange Fashion? Since 1977
What is your role in the Band? Vocalist, Songwriter, Lyricist,
Getting our Gigs,etc…...
What is the most famous gig or venue that you have played?
The London Hippodrome
What is your favourite Strange Fashion song? My current favourite
is 'Bin There, Seen It, Done It'.
What is your favourite Strange Fashion gig? Crayford
Town Hall around 1981
Have you any regrets about your time in Strange Fashion?
The
negative vibes people have about Original Material.
What or who are your influences?
Mainly subconscious
Have you a Musical influence? Mainly subconscious
What Stage equipment
do you use? Shure SM58 Microphones
What is your Musical highlight of your Career?
My very first Live Gig
What is your greatest memory or moment with Strange Fashion?
My very first Live Gig
What is your worst memory or moment with Strange Fashion?
O'Neills
in Wardour Street in October 2002. We were doing a Charity Event for two colleagues
who were killed on their way to work, and it was poorly attended.
What are your Ambitions
with the Band? Mmmm…
First 7" record that you bought? 'Action' by The Sweet from my
School Dinner Money
First LP that you bought? 'Queen', again from my School Dinner
Money
Favourite 7" record? 'Life On Mars' by David Bowie
Favourite LP? Queen's 'Innuendo'
or Pink Floyd's 'The Wall'
Favourite Film? The Life Of Brian
Favourite Beer? Fullers
London Pride
Football Team? Spurs -

LEE BATES
Vocals
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