Bari Goddard
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Bari Goddard is an avant garde and controversial Welsh singer-songwriter
, artist and photographer. Born in Pontypridd
South Wales February 9, 1958.
Lead singer with Welsh Art Rock band Blaue Reiter, they released a single in 1981 called "Where He Stands" on Orifice Records (catalogue number ROZ1) to critical acclaim from John Peel
, marketed by Rough Trade Records in London. The band split in 1982 and Goddard moved to London. He formed a band with Steve Maguire (of Eurythmics
) called The Design Team, then became lead vocalist with The Knives (ex-Brigandage) from 1983 - 1987. The Knives released one song "The Lonely One" on the compilation album "Freedon To Rock" on Red Bus Records in 1986, amid often sellout performances at the Marquee Club
, and the Batcave (club)
in London. Renowned for his performing skills and vocal range he was approached by bands as diverse as Marillion
and Frankie Goes To Hollywood
for their vacant lead vocals, dismissing both as "dinosaurs unaware of the comet".
In 1989 Goddard became backing vocalist with Then Jerico
touring their Big Area album internationally. A double CD compilation of Radio Sessions and a live performance at Hammersmith Odeon in 1989 was released in 1997, called "Radio Jerico" on Eagle Rock Communications Records. When Then Jerico split in 1990 he became backing vocalist with The Communards
and Jimmy Somerville
. Performed with Jimmy Somerville at the London premier of the 1992 film Orlando (film)
and at the London premier of the 1991 Pedro Almodóvar
film High Heels. After the exhaustive and hectic touring schedule of the Jimmy Somerville Greatest Hits world tour in 1991 - 3, he opted out of the music world and returned to his love of painting. Today he is a reclusive artist and photographer, living in London, exhibiting throughout Europe. Featured on the Saatchi online website where his work was likened to Graham Sutherland
and Ceri Richards
.
Landscapes inspired by his native Wales are a constant theme in his paintings, his photographs range from the bizarrely occult to flagrant homo-erotocism. His figurative painting remains edgy and current, one of his recent works "Burning The Babies Of Muslim Martyrs" exhibited in Madrid and London in 2000 caused a great deal of controversy for which he is unrepentant, stating "political correctness is a castration device designed by religion and government to make us all grey - I don't like grey".
Video appearances include "Rain" - Madonna (entertainer)
, "Mistletoe And Wine" - Sir Cliff Richard, "Loves In The Neighbourhood" - His Latest Flame, "Good Guys Only Win In The Movies" - C. C. Catch.
His exhibition of landscape paintings and occult-inspired photographs is on show from September 1–30, 2009 at Taurus Gallery Bar,Manchester http://www.taurus-bar.co.uk/notices.html
As of 2010 Goddard has been coming out of his shell, and has a large, fanatical following on facebook. His photographs have become more scenic, where there was no foliage you will generally find bush. He has been noted as being quite the gadfly amongst new circles who include Denise Welch and Singer, Actress Rose-Marie. He counts amongst his closest fiends Steven Smith, the anorak adorned Crimper to the Stars. Who has a new book out, "My life as a Cropper" a behind the scenes glimpse of life in a Weatherfield Cafe. Goddard continues to shriek at passers by from his loft in Chelsea, whilst sipping mint tea from the decolletage of young minstrels.
Steven Smith's new Book http://www.amazon.co.uk/Shouldnt-Happen-Hairdresser-Celebrity-Crimping/dp/1846246318/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1320130370&sr=8-1 contains no references whatsoever to Mr Goddard.
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
, artist and photographer. Born in Pontypridd
Pontypridd
Pontypridd is both a community and a principal town of Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales and is situated 12 miles/19 km north of the Welsh capital city of Cardiff...
South Wales February 9, 1958.
Lead singer with Welsh Art Rock band Blaue Reiter, they released a single in 1981 called "Where He Stands" on Orifice Records (catalogue number ROZ1) to critical acclaim from John Peel
John Peel
John Robert Parker Ravenscroft, OBE , known professionally as John Peel, was an English disc jockey, radio presenter, record producer and journalist. He was the longest-serving of the original BBC Radio 1 DJs, broadcasting regularly from 1967 until his death in 2004...
, marketed by Rough Trade Records in London. The band split in 1982 and Goddard moved to London. He formed a band with Steve Maguire (of Eurythmics
Eurythmics
Eurythmics were a British pop rock duo, formed in 1980, currently disbanded, but known to reunite from time to time. Consisting of members Annie Lennox and David A...
) called The Design Team, then became lead vocalist with The Knives (ex-Brigandage) from 1983 - 1987. The Knives released one song "The Lonely One" on the compilation album "Freedon To Rock" on Red Bus Records in 1986, amid often sellout performances at the Marquee Club
Marquee Club
The Marquee was a music club first located at 165 Oxford Street, London, England when it opened in 1958 with a range of jazz and skiffle acts.It was also the location of the first ever live performance by The Rolling Stones on 12 July 1962....
, and the Batcave (club)
Batcave (club)
The Batcave was a nightclub in London, England at Meard Street, Soho. It is considered to be the birthplace of the English goth subculture. As one of the most famous meeting points for early goths, it lent its name to the term Batcaver, used to describe fans of the original gothic rock music...
in London. Renowned for his performing skills and vocal range he was approached by bands as diverse as Marillion
Marillion
Marillion are a British rock band, formed in Aylesbury, England in 1979. Their recorded studio output comprises sixteen albums generally regarded in two distinct eras, delineated by the departure of original vocalist & frontman Fish in late 1988, and the subsequent arrival of replacement Steve...
and Frankie Goes To Hollywood
Frankie Goes to Hollywood
Frankie Goes to Hollywood were a British dance-pop band popular in the mid-1980s. The group was fronted by Holly Johnson , with Paul Rutherford , Peter Gill , Mark O'Toole , and Brian Nash .The group's debut single "Relax" was banned by the BBC in 1984 while at number six in the charts and...
for their vacant lead vocals, dismissing both as "dinosaurs unaware of the comet".
In 1989 Goddard became backing vocalist with Then Jerico
Then Jerico
Then Jerico are a British rock band who became popular in the late 1980s.-Career:Mark Shaw formed the band at the age of 21, recruiting bassist Jasper Stainthorpe and drummer Steve Wren and poaching guitarist Scott Taylor from Belouis Some....
touring their Big Area album internationally. A double CD compilation of Radio Sessions and a live performance at Hammersmith Odeon in 1989 was released in 1997, called "Radio Jerico" on Eagle Rock Communications Records. When Then Jerico split in 1990 he became backing vocalist with The Communards
The Communards
The Communards were a British pop duo active from 1985 to 1988. They are most famous for their cover of Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes' song, "Don't Leave Me This Way" as well as "Never Can Say Goodbye".-History:...
and Jimmy Somerville
Jimmy Somerville
James William Somerville is a Scottish pop singer and songwriter. He had considerable success in the 1980s with the pop groups Bronski Beat and The Communards, and has also had a successful solo career. He is known in particular for his falsetto singing voice...
. Performed with Jimmy Somerville at the London premier of the 1992 film Orlando (film)
Orlando (film)
Orlando is a 1992 film based on Virginia Woolf's novel Orlando: A Biography, starring Tilda Swinton as Orlando, Billy Zane as Marmaduke Bonthrop Shelmerdine, and Quentin Crisp as Queen Elizabeth. It was directed by Sally Potter....
and at the London premier of the 1991 Pedro Almodóvar
Pedro Almodóvar
Pedro Almodóvar Caballero is a Spanish film director, screenwriter and producer.Almodóvar is arguably the most successful and internationally known Spanish filmmaker of his generation. His films, marked by complex narratives, employ the codes of melodrama and use elements of pop culture, popular...
film High Heels. After the exhaustive and hectic touring schedule of the Jimmy Somerville Greatest Hits world tour in 1991 - 3, he opted out of the music world and returned to his love of painting. Today he is a reclusive artist and photographer, living in London, exhibiting throughout Europe. Featured on the Saatchi online website where his work was likened to Graham Sutherland
Graham Sutherland
Graham Vivien Sutherland OM was an English artist.-Early life:He was born in Streatham, attending Homefield Preparatory School, Sutton. He was then educated at Epsom College, Surrey before going up to Goldsmiths, University of London...
and Ceri Richards
Ceri Richards
-Biography:Richards was born in the village of Dunvant, near Swansea, the son of Thomas Coslett Richards and Sarah Richards . He and his younger brother and sister, Owen and Esther, were brought up in a highly cultured, working-class environment...
.
Landscapes inspired by his native Wales are a constant theme in his paintings, his photographs range from the bizarrely occult to flagrant homo-erotocism. His figurative painting remains edgy and current, one of his recent works "Burning The Babies Of Muslim Martyrs" exhibited in Madrid and London in 2000 caused a great deal of controversy for which he is unrepentant, stating "political correctness is a castration device designed by religion and government to make us all grey - I don't like grey".
Video appearances include "Rain" - Madonna (entertainer)
Madonna (entertainer)
Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983...
, "Mistletoe And Wine" - Sir Cliff Richard, "Loves In The Neighbourhood" - His Latest Flame, "Good Guys Only Win In The Movies" - C. C. Catch.
His exhibition of landscape paintings and occult-inspired photographs is on show from September 1–30, 2009 at Taurus Gallery Bar,Manchester http://www.taurus-bar.co.uk/notices.html
As of 2010 Goddard has been coming out of his shell, and has a large, fanatical following on facebook. His photographs have become more scenic, where there was no foliage you will generally find bush. He has been noted as being quite the gadfly amongst new circles who include Denise Welch and Singer, Actress Rose-Marie. He counts amongst his closest fiends Steven Smith, the anorak adorned Crimper to the Stars. Who has a new book out, "My life as a Cropper" a behind the scenes glimpse of life in a Weatherfield Cafe. Goddard continues to shriek at passers by from his loft in Chelsea, whilst sipping mint tea from the decolletage of young minstrels.
Steven Smith's new Book http://www.amazon.co.uk/Shouldnt-Happen-Hairdresser-Celebrity-Crimping/dp/1846246318/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1320130370&sr=8-1 contains no references whatsoever to Mr Goddard.