Thought you all might like to know that the movie Giddy Stratospheres, a fun celebration of the 00s music scene set in 2007 that features the Pink Grease song Fever on the soundtrack, is out on streaming services from today. It was directed by (and stars) Steve's friend Laura Jean Marsh, and he gets a dedication at the start and end alongside some other departed friends.
I started working at Mute in 2004 and my first project was Pink Grease. I went to see them supporting Alec Empire at the Barfly and remember thinking they were going to be a handful!
It was my job to take them around the world to promote the record and I was a bit nervous about travelling with them. However as soon as I met them properly I was overwhelmed by how friendly and fun they all were.
Steve was so passionate about what they were doing and they were all so excited. We travelled around Europe and to Australia, Japan and Russia. I remember Steve was particularly excited about visiting Japan.
There were a lot of late nights and a lot of drinking on the Mute tab but Steve always had his eye on the prize and was thoughtful and serious about the band. He was fantastic about creating…
think this was their first show? i watched this video clip with john two weeks ago and it was really great watching it with him and sharing a few memories...... my thoughts are will all those missing the truly magnificent heroic soul......... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CVjQlm47Z4
Thanks so much for this xx