Thursday, November 02, 2023

Jerry & The New Faces: 51 Years In Singapore Show Biz!

Jerry Fernandez

UP TO 300 VIEWS, 11 COMMENTS

Jerry Fernandez and I met and we chatted... I asked, "So it was 51 years ago today? Tell us Jerry."

"SINCE 1972 , it was Rock and Roll all the way. 

The journey was inspiring but with Blood, Sweat and Tears. Can't deny it Andy.

It wasn't a bed of roses. Only through sheer determination and confidence did we manage! That was the essence!  And facing the unscrupulous industry was challenging. 

My heartfelt thanks to my founding members:

Francis Ho (Mr. Genius in Taiwan), Francis Chan, Ricky Gan (Ah Seng), Elmy Tahir (US & Indonesia), Osman Said (the Ultimate One - Australia), Ramon Renee Francis and the late Henry Tham. 

Not forgetting my very first lady vocalist Norma Zainal ( Singapore's Shirley Bassey) and though she was with us for only three years she did the utmost. But she left when the wedding bells beckoned. Thank you Norma.

The current Neu Faces include: Yuni, Amir, Salim and Amri.
Alumni Brother is Mokhtar Hassan (The Rock) the late Joe Haron. 

Thanks to our members and friends for their support and I thank the Lord for blessings because each time I fall, he picks me up.

That's about it Brother Andy."

"Thanks Jerry. Coming from you, that's 51 years in a nutshell. And I love your phrase, unscrupulous industry! " 

We sipped our coffee amidst Jerry's green green grass of home, at Pek Kio... That's Jerry about showbiz and how he managed the arduous but  exciting journey.

Jerry Fernandez with blogger Andy


YouTube Videos by Fabian Foo Jong Fook. 
Thanks Fabian.

'Rock Around The Clock'
'Runaway'

At the Esplanade Singapore [2021]






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10 comments:

  1. JIMMY CHNG [DRUMMER - THE DECIBELS]4.11.23

    What an interesting precis piece from Jerry.
    From New to Neu and still Rocking and Rolling!

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  2. ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. ©4.11.23

    Thanks to FABIAN FOO for willingly sharing his videos on this blog post.

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  3. FABIAN FOO [VIDEO AND MUSIC ENTHUSIAST]4.11.23

    You are most welcome.
    So nice and humble of you to recognise our local talent.
    My great respect for your effort in promoting local music.

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  4. JOHNNY YEOW [LEAD GUITARIST - FLYING PHANTOMS]4.11.23

    THUMBS UP!!!
    AWESOME!

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  5. CHOW WEN HING [SINGER/COMPOSER/WRITER]4.11.23

    Interest quick overview of 51 years...
    definition fortunate to have lived a life like that.

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  6. JOHN TAYE [AUSTRALIA]4.11.23

    Congratulations on your past achievements.
    You have worked very hard putting both body and soul into your career.
    We are extremely proud of our dear Brother Jerry.
    God Bless.

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  7. DR. TAN [BUGS]4.11.23

    Wow Jerry, simply awesome and evergreen.
    Still rocking today and beyond.

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  8. RONALD HO [THE MELTONES]4.11.23

    Excellent.
    Jerry has been an excellent standard and contributor to our music scene in Singapore.
    Great guy!

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  9. PATRICK CHAN [GUITARIST/SILVER STRINGS, KNOWN @ WHAMPOA CC]4.11.23

    btw, I have posted this interesting story and awesome image of Jerry on our Chat Group.
    Cheers.

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  10. PAT CHAN4.11.23

    Jerry
    You have accomplished a very fruitful music journey.
    Congratulations.

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