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Fatboy slim
Early Years
Although born in Bromley, Norman grew up in Redhill and later studied at Brighton Poly, where
he graduated with a BA in English, Politics and sociology. It was in Brighton, where Norman
started his music career as a DJ. Fatboy slim is the project of Quentin Norman Cook.
Rise to Fame
While he was the DJ in Brighton, Norman got a phone call from an old school mate, inviting him
to play in a band called the Housemartins. The Housemartin biggest hit was Caravan of Love
which reached the British number one slot in 1986. The band split the following year.

Different Projects
After the split, Norman formed Beats International and had the British number one hit with Dub
Be Good to Me in 1989. Soon afterwards Norman was forced to take a break after getting
divorced and falling victim of a nervous breakdown. Two years later, Beats International was
disbanded in favour of a new group called Freakpower.
After touring with Freakpower for a year, Norman became a partner in Skin Records and adopted
the pseudonym Fatboy Slim. According to Norman, the name originates form a Louisiana blues
singer in the 1940s.
Continuing Success
Fatboy Slim soon attracted much attention n Europe and the US with the blend of house, acid,
hip-hop, electro and techno music. Hits included remixes of:
Brimful of Asha
Renegade Master
and his own tunes such as:
1. The Rockafellar Skank
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2. Right Here, Right Now
During two rollercoaster years, Norman found himself jetting off to DJ gigs and award
ceremonies and in the midst of all of this he fell in love married Zoe Ball. Today the couple has a
young son called Woody Fred and Fatboy Slim continues to tak the world by storm!
Bibliography
Bacon, C. P. (1994) Stormin Norman. New York: AD Press
Oke, K. (1999) The Buzz. Chicago: Talent Press
Tator The 80s Music Scene. London : POP Press