ABOUT THE AUTHOR: (subtitled - is anyone really interested?)
	My obsession with music began when my parents bought me a mono record player for my  birthday (the same year John Lennon was shot), and the only records we had were my mums old Elvis and Beatles singles, and the 'Rubber Soul' album.  Through a gradual process of discovery taking in metal, indie, reggae, punk, and glam (in no particular order), it became obvious to me that success in the music industry was not necessarily based on talent or innovation. In my early twenties I was producing a free-expression fanzine, 'SCATHE', which featured exclusive interviews (soon to be published on this site!) with Richey Edwards from the Manic Street Preachers, and members of S*M*A*S*H, These Animal Men and Babes In Toyland.  (We also featured poetess Joolz who worked with New Model Army) Eventually it all became too much and I couldn't hide from my creative urges any longer. I formed BABY DOLL, a band that were described as 'featuring Manics style intelligence, Kenickie style glitter, and Ramones style punk'.  Not a bad summary in my opinion, but unfortunately, after 5 years, 10 studio tracks, and several bass players, our vocalist couldn't take any more shit-hole venue gigs and left.  (If anyone is still reading and wants to hear BABY DOLL, ask nicely and I might supply a tape free of charge) The crushing disappointment this caused turned to an advantage, as the spare time suddenly at my disposal meant I had the resources to create the RETRO PALACE website! Incidentally - I do actually listen to all of the bands featured on the site - it would seem pointless for me to waste time and energy on anyone I thought was crap.  If anyone wants to talk about any of the bands here, email : retropalace@yahoo.com
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