Post by South-Punk Admin on Jun 16, 2020 22:20:40 GMT
Southend Punk was saddened to hear of the passing of Marc Zermati (21st June 1945 – 13th June 2020). He is best known as the legendary French Punk Promoter, Record Label owner, Band manager and more. In 1972 he co-founded the Skydog record label, releasing an album by The Flamin' Groovies. A key Skydog album release was Metallic K.O. by Iggy & The Stooges, and the Label also released other greats such as MC5, New York Dolls, Johnny Thunders, London Cowboys & many more.
In August 1976, and again in 1977, Marc Zermati organised the "first European punk rock festival" - In the French town of Mont-de-Marsan. The 1976 one featuring Eddie & The Hot Rods & The Damned, and the 1977 one featuring, amongst others, The Clash, The Damned, Eddie & The Hot Rods & Dr Feelgood. He also organised tours in France by bands including The Clash, Dr Feelgood, The Heartbreakers, Eddie and the Hot Rods, as well as concerts by The Ramones and Talking Heads.
R.I.P Marc
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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marc_Zermati
www.lemonde.fr/disparitions/article/2020/06/15/mort-de-marc-zermati-aventurier-du-punk-rock_6042931_3382.html
In August 1976, and again in 1977, Marc Zermati organised the "first European punk rock festival" - In the French town of Mont-de-Marsan. The 1976 one featuring Eddie & The Hot Rods & The Damned, and the 1977 one featuring, amongst others, The Clash, The Damned, Eddie & The Hot Rods & Dr Feelgood. He also organised tours in France by bands including The Clash, Dr Feelgood, The Heartbreakers, Eddie and the Hot Rods, as well as concerts by The Ramones and Talking Heads.
R.I.P Marc
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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marc_Zermati
www.lemonde.fr/disparitions/article/2020/06/15/mort-de-marc-zermati-aventurier-du-punk-rock_6042931_3382.html