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About Me

First there was Beatlemania. Then there was Quizmania. After that there was a short period of kleptomania. And now, sweeping the world at an astonishing rate, there is Geoffmania! Formed from the ashes of Geoff's previous solo project (Men and Women of Australia), Geoffmania! is the vehicle in which Geoff will scale new creative heights - which is a tall order, given his magnificent achievements with Men And Women Of Australia, Controversial Windscreen, Microwave Jenny and Peg Friendly. Geoff started his musical career in the Griffith North Primary School pre-school choir where he unsuccessfully mimed, not knowing any of the words. At night his head was full of dreams of making it in the music world, although being naturally modest his ambitions were limited to being Stevie Wonder's harmonica technician or perhaps Tom Jones' underwear roadie. His deep talent could not be denied though, and before too long he played his memorable first concert at the Forms 1 and 2 Social, St Marys School Hall, Echuca. The praise was unbelievable, with comments such as "I've not heard the riff from My Sharona played so well by a glasses-wearing guitarist since Tuesday" and "Proud Mary truely sounds recognisable the way you play it". Geoff honed his skills as a musician and dynamic frontman (he pioneered the technique of tapping his toe in time with the music) by playing marathon sets in the sleazy nightclubs of Hamburg. This inspired his first hit "I Love Hamburgers". Due to a technicality in the rules, Geoff was allowed to represent Sweden in the 1984 Eurovision Song Contest. His rousing rendition of 'Floby-Doby-Doo, Floby-Doby-Dey (English Translation: I have this strange urge to lie on top of you) was the hit of the contest! A career highlight was winning the 2006 Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. Disappointingly, Geoff's name was mis-spelled 'John Mayer'. A brief, torrid affair with Kate Winslet produced a daughter, Hatstand Triangle Winslet. Geoff's career has to a certain extent been hampered by substance abuse, in particular a weakness for Robert Timms Coffee Bags (at one point 3 per day!). Having battled his demons and emerged victorious, Geoff is currently at the height of his powers, although a little less alert. Geoff is good and prodigiously talented. His favourite colour is blue, he enjoys beer, his favourite food is peanut butter (crunchy) and he has green eyes. He is currently dating Gertrude Origliasso, the relatively unknown Veronicas triplet. Feel free to visit the page of Geoff's previous band (and number 2 friend) Controversial Windscreen.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 11/01/2008
Band Members: Geoff : Lead vocals, drums, hat, keys, sleeping in til well after nine, organising all the notes to be in the right time and pitch
Influences: MUSIC The Rolling Stones, Hannah Montana, Massive Attack, Boards of Canada, The Beatles, Air, Philip Glass, Kate Bush, Sugababes, Pink Floyd, The Who, Propaganda, Uffie, Radiohead when they play guitars and write songs, Burt Bacharach, definitely not Red Hot Chilli Peppers because they are just shite, and, of course, Talk Talk. As well as tATu, Rolf Harris, The Honeys, The Clouds, Nitocris, Harpoon, The Hummingbirds, Paruchute Men, and Dusty Springfield. Not forgetting Olivia Newton John, New Order, George Jones, Gram Parsons, Died Pretty and Ed Kuepper. TELEVISION Geoffmania! chooses to watch: Spaced, Teachers, Family Guy, Extras, Ideal and, obviously, The Bill. Oh bugger, forgot The League Of Gentlemen, Shameless, Bromwell High, Blackadder, Peep Show, The Royle Family and Nighty Night. And Dad's Army. As well as old episodes of Quizmania, George and Mildred and Australia's Funniest Home Videos. And Big Brother (don't care what anyone says) and Catweazle. Also Ladette to Lady HOBBIES Sitting, long walks in the park, jousting, discovering new Oporto's outlets, collecting fridge magnets that advertise local plumbers and real estate agents STRENGTHS Capricorn, correct amount of fingers and toes, good eye for detial WEAKNESSES Deeply flawed LIKES Leisure, cake, stationery, Easter, bicycles, Donald Duck, British TV, love, flattery, tea, cool weather, pikelets, goodness, avgas smell, Oporto's Bondi Burgers, Anne Dudek who plays 'Claire' in The Book Group, the original 'Becky' in Rosanne, afternoon naps on the couch, lovely lovely money, kissing, maps, able-bodied Olympians, 9am with David and Kim DISLIKES Acitivity, fish, electricians, Jack Johnson, John Butler Trio, pumpkin, toddlers, Michael Jackson, RHCP, stairs, Rove - he is so shite, American TV, evil, chainsaws, Kevin Spacey, death, sunglasses, the Tango, men, fluorescent work clothes, brussel sprouts, Adam Sandler, Will Ferrell, that similar guy with the wonky nose, nuclear war, normal war, cricket, football, Sir David Attenborough, spiders, pain, 'Bunnings' theme, feelthy stinky smokers, tattoos, Africa, Asia, Central America, South America, North America, Australia, Paralympians, Mornings with Kerri-Anne, The Morning Show FAVOURITE NOVELTY SOCKS Spongebob Squarepants, Cartman, Pepe Le Pew DISCOGRAPHY Geoffrey - A Country and Western Opera (1986), The Wonderful World of Geoff (1987), Private Percy's Studs and Tarts Club Band (2002), The Many Moods of Geoff (2004), Geoff Tackles the Big Issues (2006), Geoffmania's Family Christmas Album (2008)
Sounds Like: Tiny variations in air pressure
Record Label: Toasty Owl Records (only an imaginary label...)
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Impractical Songs

Here is a list of songs where I deem the lyrical subject matter 'impractical'. I will add to the list periodically. 1. Climb Every Mountain - Every mountain? Climbing just one is really hard work...
Posted by on Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:51:00 GMT