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| birth_name        = Simon Geoffrey Fowler
| birth_name        = Simon Geoffrey Fowler
| alias            = Foxy<ref>{{cite news| url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4158/is_19970808/ai_n14123393 | title=Stay on the scene – Independent, The (London) – Find Articles at BNET|publisher=Findarticles.com|accessdate=2014-08-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blue-whaleproductions.com/secure/html/simon_fowler.html |title=:: oceancolourtheme :: simon fowler profile :: ocean colour scene :: |publisher=Blue-whaleproductions.com |date=1965-05-25 |accessdate=2014-08-24 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120721060205/http://www.blue-whaleproductions.com/secure/html/simon_fowler.html |archivedate=21 July 2012 }}</ref>
| alias            = Foxy<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blue-whaleproductions.com/secure/html/simon_fowler.html |title=Simon Fowler|work=Blue-whaleproductions.com |date=1965-05-25 |accessdate=2014-08-24 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120721060205/http://www.blue-whaleproductions.com/secure/html/simon_fowler.html |archivedate=21 July 2012 }}</ref>
| birth_date        = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1965|05|25}}<br>[[Meriden, West Midlands|Meriden]], [[Warwickshire]], England
| birth_date        = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1965|05|25}}<br>[[Meriden, West Midlands|Meriden]], [[Warwickshire]], England
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| label            = [[Moseley Shoals Records]]
| label            = [[Moseley Shoals Records]]
| associated_acts  = [[Ocean Colour Scene]], [[Merrymouth (band)]]
| website          =  
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'''Simon Geoffrey Fowler''' (born 25 May 1965) is an English singer, best known as the frontman of [[Ocean Colour Scene]].
'''Simon Geoffrey Fowler''' (born 25 May 1965) is an English musician, best known as the frontman of [[Ocean Colour Scene]].


==The Fanatics==
==The Fanatics==
Simon Fowler commenced his music career as the lead singer and songwriter for [[Birmingham]] band The Fanatics, which consisted of Simon Fowler (vocals & guitar), Damon Minchella (bass), Paul Wilkes (guitar) and Carolyn Bullock (drums).<ref name="ugly.co.uk">{{cite web |url=http://www.ugly.co.uk/music/fanatics.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031104215729/http://www.ugly.co.uk/music/fanatics.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2003-11-04 |title=The Fanatics - Live at the Irish Center, Birmingham, 1988 |publisher=Ugly.co.uk |accessdate=2014-08-24 }}</ref> Future [[Ocean Colour Scene]] drummer and former [[Echo Base]] band member [[Oscar Harrison]] replaced Bullock on drums.<ref name="ugly.co.uk"/>
Simon Fowler commenced his music career as the lead singer and songwriter for [[Birmingham]] band The Fanatics, which consisted of Simon Fowler (vocals & guitar), Damon Minchella (bass), Paul Wilkes (guitar) and Carolyn Bullock (drums).<ref name="ugly.co.uk">{{cite web |url=http://www.ugly.co.uk/music/fanatics.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031104215729/http://www.ugly.co.uk/music/fanatics.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2003-11-04 |title=The Fanatics - Live at the Irish Center, Birmingham, 1988 |website=Ugly.co.uk |accessdate=2014-08-24 }}</ref> Future [[Ocean Colour Scene]] drummer and former [[Echo Base]] band member [[Oscar Harrison]] replaced Bullock on drums.<ref name="ugly.co.uk"/>


The Fanatics released one record in 1989 before splitting, the four-track ''Suburban Love Songs'' 12" vinyl EP on Chapter 22 Records (12 CHAP 38), containing the songs "1,2,3,4", "My Brother Sarah" (later re-recorded by [[Ocean Colour Scene]]), "Suburban Love Songs", and "Tight Rope".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ugly.co.uk/wav_mp3/download.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010223154704/http://www.ugly.co.uk/wav_mp3/download.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2001-02-23 |title=The Men from UGLY Ś MP3 Download Area |publisher=Ugly.co.uk |accessdate=2014-08-24 }}</ref> Following the demise of The Fanatics in late 1989, Fowler, Minchella and Harrison teamed up with guitar player [[Steve Cradock]] to form Ocean Colour Scene.
The Fanatics released one record in 1989 before splitting, the four-track ''Suburban Love Songs'' 12" vinyl EP on Chapter 22 Records (12 CHAP 38), containing the songs "1,2,3,4", "My Brother Sarah" (later re-recorded by [[Ocean Colour Scene]]), "Suburban Love Songs", and "Tight Rope".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ugly.co.uk/wav_mp3/download.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010223154704/http://www.ugly.co.uk/wav_mp3/download.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2001-02-23 |title=The Men from Ugly Ś MP3 Download Area |publisher=Ugly.co.uk |accessdate=2014-08-24 }}</ref> Following the demise of The Fanatics in late 1989, Fowler, Minchella and Harrison teamed up with guitar player [[Steve Cradock]] to form Ocean Colour Scene.


==Other works==
==Other works==
Fowler has also appeared as a backing singer for [[Paul Weller]], Alison Moyet, [[Fine Young Cannibals]], and with [[Kate Rusby]].
Fowler has also appeared as a backing singer for [[Paul Weller]], Alison Moyet, [[Fine Young Cannibals]], and with [[Kate Rusby]].{{citation needed|date=November 2025}}


==Merrymouth==
==Merrymouth==
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==Personal life==
==Personal life==


Fowler lives with his long-term partner Robert in [[Warwickshire]]. He was educated at [[Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull|Tudor Grange School]] in [[Solihull]], and later studied at The Sixth Form College Solihull where he wrote "Foxy's Folk Faced". He then became a journalist, working for the ''[[Birmingham Post]]''. He is a supporter of [[Birmingham City F.C.|Birmingham City Football Club]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.tribalfootball.com/ocean-colour-scene-star-fowler-admits-being-birmingham-mad-1198601|title=Ocean Colour Scene star Fowler admits being Birmingham mad|date=23 October 2010|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101026080439/http://www.tribalfootball.com/ocean-colour-scene-star-fowler-admits-being-birmingham-mad-1198601|archivedate=26 October 2010|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
Fowler was outed as gay by ''[[The Sun]]'' newspaper in 1998, at which point his parents were still unaware of his sexuality.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/ocean-colour-scenes-simon-fowler-opens-up-about-being-outed-as-gay-by-tabloids-in-the-90s-3189078|title=Ocean Colour Scene's Simon Fowler opens up about being outed as gay by tabloids in the '90s|date=23 March 2022|website=nme.com}}</ref>
 
Fowler is a supporter of [[Birmingham City F.C.|Birmingham City Football Club]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.tribalfootball.com/ocean-colour-scene-star-fowler-admits-being-birmingham-mad-1198601|title=Ocean Colour Scene star Fowler admits being Birmingham mad|date=23 October 2010|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101026080439/http://www.tribalfootball.com/ocean-colour-scene-star-fowler-admits-being-birmingham-mad-1198601|archivedate=26 October 2010|df=dmy-all}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 19:26, 3 November 2025

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The Fanatics

Simon Fowler commenced his music career as the lead singer and songwriter for Birmingham band The Fanatics, which consisted of Simon Fowler (vocals & guitar), Damon Minchella (bass), Paul Wilkes (guitar) and Carolyn Bullock (drums).[1] Future Ocean Colour Scene drummer and former Echo Base band member Oscar Harrison replaced Bullock on drums.[1]

The Fanatics released one record in 1989 before splitting, the four-track Suburban Love Songs 12" vinyl EP on Chapter 22 Records (12 CHAP 38), containing the songs "1,2,3,4", "My Brother Sarah" (later re-recorded by Ocean Colour Scene), "Suburban Love Songs", and "Tight Rope".[2] Following the demise of The Fanatics in late 1989, Fowler, Minchella and Harrison teamed up with guitar player Steve Cradock to form Ocean Colour Scene.

Other works

Fowler has also appeared as a backing singer for Paul Weller, Alison Moyet, Fine Young Cannibals, and with Kate Rusby.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Merrymouth

In 2012 Fowler formed the band Merrymouth with Ocean Colour Scene band member Dan Sealey, and Mike McNamara. Their debut album, Simon Fowler's Merrymouth, was released in March 2012, and their second album, Wenlock Hill, featuring Adam Barry, John McCusker and Chas Hodges, was released in 2014.

Personal life

Fowler was outed as gay by The Sun newspaper in 1998, at which point his parents were still unaware of his sexuality.[3]

Fowler is a supporter of Birmingham City Football Club.[4]

References

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