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Mick FarrenEnglish journalist, writer, musician and singer
Date of Birth: 03.09.1943
Country:  Great Britain |
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Biography of Mick Farren
Mick Farren was an English journalist, writer, musician, and singer, who gained recognition in the late 1960s as the leader of the psychedelic proto-punk band The Deviants. He was actively involved in the activities of the London underground community. As noted in his biography on Allmusic by Christopher Tru, Farren rightfully deserves the titles of philosopher and social critic.
Music Career
After the disbandment of The Deviants, Farren briefly joined Pink Fairies before releasing his solo album "Mona - The Carnivorous Circus" in 1970. The album featured guest appearances by Steve Peregrin Took (T.Rex), John Gustafson, and Paul Buckmaster. Following this release, Farren took a break from the music business and focused on his career as a journalist and writer.
In the mid-1970s, Farren made a temporary return to the music scene with the mini-album "Screwed Up," the single "Broken Statue," and the album "Vampires Stole My Lunch Money," which featured collaborations with Chrissie Hynde (then a journalist for NME) and Wilko Johnson, the guitarist of Dr. Feelgood. Farren later collaborated with Wayne Kramer on albums such as "Who Shot You Dutch?" and "Death Tongue," as well as with Jack Lancaster on "The Deathray Tapes" and Andy Colquhoun, with whom he recorded albums for the new lineup of The Deviants, including "Eating Jello With a Heated Fork" and "Dr. Crow."
Writing and Songwriting
Apart from his musical endeavors, Farren was also known for his songwriting skills. He wrote several songs for Lemmy, including "Lost Johnny" for Hawkwind and "Keep Us on the Road" and "Damage Case" for Motörhead. He co-wrote "When's the Fun Begin?" with Larry Wallis for Pink Fairies and contributed several tracks to Wallis' solo album "Death in a Guitar Afternoon."
Mick Farren's multifaceted career as a journalist, writer, musician, and songwriter left a lasting impact on the music and counterculture scene of the late 1960s and beyond. His contributions to the London underground community and his thought-provoking lyrics continue to resonate with fans and artists alike.
