DEDICATED FOLLOWER FANZINE

NEW! DEDICATED FOLLOWER Issue 12 2024 Issue Out now!

First a quick apology. Dedicated Follower is out very late this year for many reasons but it's definitely a worthwhile issue. To make up for it we have a few scoops. The main one being the last ever interview with legendary record producer Shel Talmy who died a few weeks ago. He was the sound of Mod music in many ways. You Really Got Me by the Kinks and My Generation by The Who were just two tracks he produced. There were 100's more loved by Mods. We also have a interview with former lead singer of Manfred Mann, Mike D'Abo, who also wrote a number of classic Mod anthems outside of the band for others. This issue also puts forward the case that Danger Man TV show and Patrick McGoohan's character of John Drake was better than Sean Connery & Bond (A role he turned down) There is a tribute to legendary British actress Shirley Anne Field who was good friends with the editor of DF and we champion cult TV and much more. DF is still only Ł5 until the end of 2024. Next year it will have to go up a Ł1 more so the time to get the latest issue is now.
You can view all previous issues below.

The 2023 issue of Dedicated Follower (below) features a big exclusive interview with Jam photographer Derek D'Souza along with photos of the Jam & others. Also featured is the bizarre world of rare Mod films, plus AI: Is this the end of us all? The Who, PP Arnold, Mod label FLR 30th anniversary. Exclusive lyrics, news & more. DF is still just Ł5 per issue anywhere in the world including p&p

There is also a special deal to get all 15 back issues for just Ł60 in including p&p anywhere in the world or any issue of your choice at just Ł5 each. There are 2 paypal buttons below. The first button gives you opportunity to just buy the new 2024 issue or recent issues featuring, The Molotovs, Squire or Motown special. Also, on same drop-down menu you can choose to buy back issues for the special deal of all 15 for Ł60 or if you want back issues and new 2024 issue as well choose that option for Ł65. Clicking on second paypal button gets drop down choices of all other previous issues.

Dedicated Follower issue 10 features a very big exclusive interview with one the hottest new Mod bands in decades; The Molotovs : Also featured is Chris Pope (The Chords): My Mod Music Journey : The look behind the scenes of all the arts & entertainment industries and what really goes on from an insider. A look at Scott Walker, Anita Pallenberg, John Lennon and others through new book releases. Plus article 'A Working Class Hero is Something to be', new Victory Road Mod Opera album Vol.2, exclusive lyrics, news & more.

More info about all other releases further down the page but below are some of the covers to give you a flavour

A BRIEF HISTORY

Dedicated Follower was a top-selling influential Mod/Brit-Pop/60's influenced culture fanzine throughout the '80s. It featured in an exhibition in the prestigious 'Victoria and Albert' Museum in London as a testament to that status (The V & A still own all original 80's issues).It then disappeared at the start of the '90s
However, to mark the 30th anniversary, a limited edition special one-off paper fanzine was put out in 2015 and sold out in just a few days. Finding a buzz from doing this issue another one followed the following year. Then came the must-have Xmas 2019 Mod Revival/Quadrophenia 40th anniversary issue. This led to a flood of email from all over the world calling for D.F to come back regularly. It also proved that paper fanzines were far from dead, Mods, in particular, wanted something they could own as that is the Mod way of life. The original idea was to keep to the fanzine ethos and spirit and not let it get too professional and this was achieved with these one-off issues
Editor and owner, Russell C. Brennan is not only a Mod but an established cutting-edge multi-platform artist and therefore brought a unique slant to many articles giving an insider’s view of the entertainment industry. He thought that the 2019 issue would be it but we all know what happened in 2020 and he found he had the time to bring back DF in a big and meaningful way.
Upon the relaunch of it becoming a Bi-monthly zine in 2020, starting with what is known as the Mary Quant issue and he decided on an upgraded look by adding American Mod graphic designer Trace Hull to the team. The interestingly written content, interviews, reviews & graphics all got a massive thumbs up and word on the street was, it's a must-have item for any cool cat to own and read.
DF is more a labour of love of Mod culture than a profit exercise. (In fact, any profits go to charity after postal & printing costs) So once lock down finished he was going to call it a day but the positive feedback from all the release inspired him to commit to put out at least one issue a year and that is how things stand. You can learn more about the history of Dedicated Follower on another link below and about the interesting career of its editor on different link. If you have any queries about obtaining the zine, email the address at bottom of the page. You have seen the covers, so now below are the highlights of each issue.
Due to ever rising postal cost DF will have to go up by Ł1 in 2025, so if you want the new or bsack issues now is the time to get them.

Here is a recap on what’s in previous issues. All have reviews & news

1. Mary Quant influence on Mod. Secret Affair interview, Joe Meek Debbie Harry, Chistine Keeler, Cool Britannia in the U.S.A etc
2. Mod darlings THE ACTION, Ready Steady Go show, Fay Hallam Interview, The Prisoner, Pioneers & Prejudice (featuring Ida Lupino, Delia Derbyshire & Anna May Wong), Mod Art & new band Subculture.
3. New Paul Weller, Rare Kinks Gems, Bowies hidden talents. Up The Junction, Scooter Design Etc
4. Nancy Sinatra, Ska Special, Mod DJ Penny Lane interview, The Lambrettas, Jackie Wilson, Paul McVicar, Goodbye Victoria Road Mod Opera, Hariett Dalton
5. James Bond Special, North East Mods, Martin Burton Gents Interview, Diana Rigg, Pete Milo, Melbourne Ska Orchestra, The Artistic Twilight Zone
6. Joey Bedlam & DollSquad Interview, The Steve Ellis & The Love Affair, Kinks classic revisited. Mod DJ Nikki Donohoe interview, The Chords, Film Noir.
7. Steve Marriott secret life, Paul Keeler Hooper’s Mod Journey (The Threads), Music of the Chords, new Paul Weller, Two Tone Story,The Kite Collectors
8. Motown Special including interviews with Berry Gordy & Smokey Robinson, The Vapours, Glory Boy Mod Radio Alan May interview. The legendary Louise Brooks Spain’s new Mod girl singer & pinup Lia Pamina, Alice In Wonderland, Pebble & The Boy.
9. The Squire Enigma, The Chords, Best films ever, Murder in The Music Business, New Mod Music, Louise Turner
Anniversary Issues (A) Quadrophenia & Mod Revival 40th anniversary (B)Eleanor Rigby Queen of Mod issue featuring exclusive interviews with Motown legend Martha Reeves & Jenny Bellstar of The Belle Stars and classy Ska band 'One Stop Experience' & The Dave Clark 5 Story & Insight into David Bowie, Millions like Us release disected.(C)Anniversay issue 1. Exclusive Ray Davies interview & Manfred Mann Story. Interviews with Mod DJs Wolfman & Irelands finest Jacqui Carrol, Mod Fashion & Louise Turner intervew.John Barry insight & Ministry of Ska story

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