1970 – 1977 Phonogram London. Started as a clerk in the Accounting Dept., and his vast music knowledge was noticed quickly and led to promotions through the ranks to become A&R director within 5 years. Signed Thin Lizzy (The boys are back in town), 10cc (I’m not in love), Steve Miller Band (Fly like an eagle), Eddy Grant etc.
1977 – 1995 formed Ensign Records and signed the Boomtown Rats (with Bob Geldof) who had 14 Top 10 hits in the UK (incl. I don’t like Mondays), the Waterboys (The whole of the moon), World Party, and most successful of all, Grammy award winning Sinead O’Connor (Nothing compares 2 U – 12 million albums sold).
Now living in Santa Monica, California and Rockin' like a madman.
www.nigelgrainge.com
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