Heartbeat Records Story - Simon Edwards - Interview by Iain McNay - 2008
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Channel: Cherry Red Records · 2008 · People & Blogs
Simon Edwards formed Heartbeat, one of the first of the new breed of indie labels in 1978, having made the transition from fan to participant. A spell as a ‘failed musician’ later he was helping others turn their musical dreams into reality, his roster of influential artists ranging from the Glaxo Babies to Blue Aeroplanes. He explains his philosophy and how the seminal ‘Avon Calling’ compilation put Heartbeat’s native West Country on the musical map with a vengeance in 1980 and caught the ear of John Peel himself. Heartbeat spun off other niche labels like Riot City and was influential for a period: the story makes fascinating listening.
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