melcebu   10 #1 Posted November 20, 2011 talking to mates the other night we got on about club turns and one act called chapman brown & frenchie. one of these type of acts that people would love or hate we thought it was hilarious and went all over sheffield to see them. tried googling the name and got nowt just interested if anyone can remember them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Ms Macbeth   76 #2 Posted November 20, 2011 (edited) I can. I remember Chapman Brown from way back - he seemed completely off the wall. Probably ahead of his time.  IIRC he always sang 'Raindrops keep falling on my head'. Edited July 24, 2018 by Ms Macbeth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
maggie007 Â Â 10 #3 Posted November 20, 2011 the funniest club turn ive ever seen his offbeat comedy was only funny to anyone on the same wavelength frenchy was agreat musician i also would be curious to find out what happened to him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
old tup   30 #4 Posted November 20, 2011 I dont know if its correct but someone told me thats him on the double glazing advert,the irritating bald headed nerk in the green cloak shouting "Buy one get one free I said buy one get one free now".I should imagine he,d be older though!!. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
melcebu   10 #5 Posted November 20, 2011 just looked for the safestyle ad online and seen a story about the actor from the ad being nicked for dangerous driving in the yorkshire post in may 2010 gives his age as 45 so thats much to young but his name is jeffrey brown could it be his son? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
slammindoor   10 #6 Posted November 23, 2011 I think Old Tup has got it in one---with the double glazing ad---I had my suspicions a few years ago when it first appeared-----and I do know that the "actor"in question is called Brown-----I SAID IS CALLED BROWN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
rabitter   10 #7 Posted November 24, 2011 what a brilliant act he was.very insulting to punters in audience but hilarious if he didnt pick on you concert secretaries jobs were made harder because they couldnt get him off stage at 10.30 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Benella   10 #8 Posted November 24, 2011 I used to share a pint with this guy when he worked this area. I believe his real name is John Chapman. He lives, or used to live in Nottingham working for the MOD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Lisajames   10 #9 Posted May 16, 2018 Chapman Brown & Frenchie! I'm the daughter of Frenchie. I know your posts were a while ago but if you'd like anymore info on John Chapman & Alan Ball then let me know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Benella   10 #10 Posted May 17, 2018 Nice to hear from you Lisa. I'd forgotten about this post, it was so long ago. Must have been some search to locate this thread. Now, don't tell me Chapman Brown & Frenchie have reformed & are now topping the bill at Las Vegas? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
melcebu   10 #11 Posted May 19, 2018 yes are they both still working in any form, and more important how are they Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
jaffa1   10 #12 Posted May 19, 2018 yes are they both still working in any form, and more important how are they  Nothing to do with this thread but your logo pic, isn't that the pic from the Mad Magazine from waaaay back? I used to buy that mag and I haven't seen that pic for years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...