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Phil Fearon & Galaxy, Brit funk pioneer, producer and record company mogul.

Phil Fearon

1h 12m 24s
First published: August 29, 2024
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Phil Fearon is a British record producer, singer, and songwriter, best known as the frontman of the 1980s band Galaxy. Born on July 30, 1956, in London, Fearon played a pivotal role in the UK's dance and soul music scenes during the early 1980s. Galaxy, often billed as "Phil Fearon and Galaxy," achieved significant success with hits like "Dancing Tight," "What Do I Do?," and "Everybody's Laughing." Their music, a vibrant mix of funk, soul, and disco, was released by Ensign Records. ⁠

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Beyond his work with Galaxy, Fearon produced for other acts, including the dance music group Baby D, known for the 1994 hit "Let Me Be Your Fantasy." He also collaborated with Pepsi & Shirlie, former Wham! backing vocalists, producing and writing for their projects. Fearon's smooth vocals, catchy melodies, and production talent made him a key figure in the UK music scene, with his influence extending beyond his own performances to shaping the sound of other successful artists of the time.

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