Kim Fowley Musical artist

Kim Vincent Fowley (July 21, 1939 – January 15, 2015) was an American record producer, singer and musician. He is best known for his role behind a string of novelty and cult pop rock singles in the 1960s, and for managing the Runaways in the 1970s. In addition, he is credited with being the inspiration behind promoter John Brower's call to John Lennon that resulted in the last-minute appearance of the Plastic Ono Band at the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival on September 13, 1969, where Fowley was the emcee. At this event, Fowley also created the iconic experience of having the audience light matches and lighters to welcome a nervous John Lennon to the stage.He has been described as "one of the most colorful characters in the annals of rock & roll" and as "a shadowy cult figure well outside the margins of the mainstream."

Personal facts

Birth dateJuly 21, 1939
Birth place
Los Angeles

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Musical artist

Career started1959
associated musical artist
Skip & Flip
The Hollywood Argyles
The Runaways
Pretty Boy Floyd (American band)
B. Bumble and the Stingers
Child's Play (band)
BackgroundSolo singer
genre
Pop music
Rock music
Glam rock
Alternative rock
Protopunk

Kim Fowley on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.audioculture.co.nz/scenes/kim-fowley-stranded-in-paradise
  2. http://www.kimfowley.com
  3. http://www.rockerzine.com/index.php/2013/09/kim-fowley-dead-man-rockin