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Jon the PostmanBritish punk singer
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Content:
- John-The-Postman: The Eccentric Manchester Punk Singer
- Concert Performances and Eccentric Behavior
- Official Releases and Lost Sessions
- Involvement with The Fall and Cog Sinister
- Later Years and Return to Manchester
John-The-Postman: The Eccentric Manchester Punk Singer
Early Life and Postal CareerJohn Ormrod, known as John-The-Postman, was a British punk singer who gained notoriety for his eccentric stage act during the late 1970s. Before his musical career, Ormrod held various jobs, including his most well-known profession as a postman in Manchester.
Concert Performances and Eccentric Behavior
Ormrod's appearances at local concerts became legendary due to his highly unconventional behavior. He often took to the stage inebriated, interrupting other bands' performances or performing after they finished. His act typically involved renditions of classic rock-n-roll songs, including "Louie Louie."
Official Releases and Lost Sessions
John-The-Postman released two albums during his lifetime: "Jon the Postman's Puerile" and "Jon the Postman's Psychedelic Rock 'N' Roll 5 Skinners Steppin' Out of Holts' Brewery." A third album, "Jon the Postman's Legendary Lost Session," was recorded but never officially released. However, two tracks from it were included on "The Disparate Cognoscenti" LP compilation by The Fall's label, Cog Sinister.
Involvement with The Fall and Cog Sinister
Ormrod was closely associated with The Fall, performing on several of their concert albums and participating in the operations of their record label, Cog Sinister. While attending Salford University, he also worked for the label.
Later Years and Return to Manchester
After graduating from university, Ormrod briefly resumed his postal career before traveling to Europe. He lived in San Francisco for five years before eventually returning to Manchester, where he has remained to this day.
