My Most Chaotic Podcast Ever - Andrew Fagan, NZ Music Legend & Sailor-Adventurer Extraordinaire
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- Опубліковано 27 жов 2024
- Andrew Fagan is a kiwi musician.
In the 1980’s he was the singer of one of New Zealand’s most popular bands called The Mockers. Chances are, if you know any of their songs it’ll be Forever Tuesday Morning (absolute banger!!)
But for a 12-year-old Dom Harvey. He knew every word of every song.
Obsessed is a big word…but that was my relationship with this band called the Mockers. I was a psycho-fan…and I would be prepared fight anyone who dared to disagree they were the best band in the world LOL.
So, to sit down for a long conversation with one of my childhood heroes was something truly special. This is by far the most unique and bizarre podcast I’ve ever done- Andrew turned up with his own props including a flag, a stool, a bell, a water spray bottle, guitar and amp.
We talk about his life in music, including those years in The Mockers- his recollections of the infamous 1984 Queen Street Riots and the deep impact of losing a bandmate to suicide.
We also discuss in great length his love of solo voyages in the open ocean in small boats.
Then we go deep with some musings on life, aging, mental health and future goals.
Whether you're a long-time fan of The Mockers or new to wonderful world and mind of Andrew Fagan, this episode offers a glimpse into the life of a remarkable New Zealander.
I too am a massive Mockers and Andrew Fagan fan - have a few albums and on regular rotation on Spotify - listening to Mockers music brings me great joy and magic memories. Andrew is unapologetically himself - open and honest, delightfully cheeky, ridiculously talented, bold and unafraid, and always the consummate showman. Great interview Dom - am sure there is scope for a part 2!
No Dom, you were not NZ's #1 fan because that would be me! I'm still nuts about Mr Fagan and his music!!! I still have all the albums on original cassettes as well as all of the cds and have a dozen hand written letters from Andrew from when we were penpals back in the 80's which are among my most prized possessions! I have an album on my Facebook page dedicated to Andrew and The Mockers. I have his poetry books, his 2 books about his sailing adventures which I absolutely love (I believe they are hard to come by these days), he also has a children's book (he personally gave me a copy). Andrew is awesome! Thanks so much for having him on your podcast! By the way, I'm still wearing black nail polish too only because Andrew did and I happen to be wearing it right now. :) Destiny is one of my all-time fave Mockers songs too Dom.
I've seen The Mockers many times, the last time was in Titirangi original little theatre where Andrew had a fan and spray bottle and boat prop. It's his safe spot....replicates being on the water! Some people tune into their spiritual side, numb themselves with drugs, narcotics etc, scream & shout, shake it off, run, see a councilor etc so if you don't have a strategy mental health will decline. I enjoy listening to old muso's who have matured and have some life experience to share. ❤
I let the Mockers’ music come and go, liked some of it casually via radio play, but wasn’t an actual fan. One of the things I remember about Fagan was him slightly drunk on live NY’s Eve TVNZ tele doing a gentle somersault onto a sofa as Karen Hay tried to interview him. I thought at the time how disrespectful to her it was, and childish. But clearly she was okay with it, and I misjudged Fagan because what a resourceful and talented and organised brave bloke he’s turned out to be. Anyone who can save money for years, plan in detail a solo sailing venture, renovate/rebuild a boat, has to be taken seriously.
Respect 👍
Fabulous interview, Andrew is a legend!
Wow. Great interview! Still got many Mockers tunes in my running playlist
This podcast has been the best one from Dom that I have watched. What an awesome guest and so interesting is the man Andrew Fagan
@@grantmatthews7615 thanks so much Grant! Such a character eh? Did you know of Andrew or his work before this?
Epic epic Pod of the legend!!! Wow
21 mins in and gripped. Love seeing artists interviewed by fans. Was there in '84. Was there for the Powerstation reunion. Fave 80s NZ band. Fave NZ front man. Thanks Andrew! Great interview Dom.
You know this gonna be fkn good , cheers Dom for bringing on one of NZ,s true characters , and a great musician as well 🔥💯👌bring back the 80s 😱
Wow did not know he married Karyn Hay....Huge fan of The Mockers back in the day and The Exponents etc.....
What an enjoyable listen, you really are good at this Dom, but also you have a skill for finding cool people to talk too.
Thanks so much for this 😊
i saw the mockers play in the eighties, The homestead Tavern in Masterton. Lots of leather jackets in the crowd.
Didnt realise this has podcast had only just gone up when I watched it. Brought back many memories
omg, i loved every minute of that, what a cool guy, a real character, great interview Dom!!
Thanks Tracey- did you know who he was?
Magic Podcast ! Thanks Dom, Andrew was awesome.
Saw him at Hutt Sounds ..... all I can say is - Brilliant
we rocked out in Hamilton with the Mockers .great night out with Cecilia.
gotta read this book
Saw Mockers at Gladstone christchuch and he was wearing the pink fluffy outfit and that was a long time ago and when they were starting. Its great these bands can still play to decent crowds. This was wonderful to hear the life of someone whose music ive been listening to most of my life.
Does anyone know if Swirly World is a one-off, or a production boat and if so who was the designer builder? Cant find any information at all about the boat.
A bloody excellent listen to on a wet CHCH day
and for his finale Fagan gives the ultimate answer to his own question "what is mental health". Bravo.
😂❤
Slade was huge! They had more hits in the 70's in England than anyone else! And Noddy Holder has the most powerful voice ever as well.
I love chaotic artistic people. Always the most interesting people!
(Or is that because I, too, am equal parts artistic & chaotic?!)
When they have stories like this dude, of an artistic industry, is always interesting as all hell
Was there for the concert at Aotea Square, I don't; recall the Mockers which is a bummer as I loved them back then. I guess the overwhelming memory is Dave Dobbyn stirring up the drunken minroity crowd and then all the bottles crashing down around us smashing in the Square. REALLY frightening.
Also loved Andrew on Kiwi Fm with Karen Hay, LOVED that radio show.
1:25:55 Fagan has a great profound outlook on mental health...."it's absolutely normal to be unhappy at times" "melancholic is a normal human emotion" well said my man. Seems like a cool dude 😎 just like his wife Karyn Hay (not sure if they're still together) 🤔
20 minutes on his knees. Classic.
Is Andrew not in Titirangi anymore? Used to see him around.
"You look healthy"...."I'm doing my best, but I can't promise anything". BAHAHAHA. Fagan gold.
Coxs creek legend.
Mud FLAPS
If i hadnt found peace in Jesus i would be a mess,
Pants....try some pants!
A reasonably interesting interview, but, as usual marred by the use of coarse language. Patricia Bartlett is sorely missed.
Groan.
😅 Why groan Marius_VanderLubbe?
@@domharveynz It's just all so very run of the mill, really.
Good to know. Thanks for the elaboration Marius. I appreciated Andrew’s quirkiness and uniqueness. I also appreciate your feedback 😊
Thanks for the interaction.
@@Marius_vanderLubbe What were you expecting, thunderbolts and lightning or someones life, that grew up with the same influences and upbringing as the rest of us?
"groan"....how self indulgent, good grief!