melcebu Posted November 20, 2011 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Macbeth Posted November 20, 2011 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggie007 Posted November 20, 2011 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old tup Posted November 20, 2011 Share 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!!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melcebu Posted November 20, 2011 Author Share 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slammindoor Posted November 23, 2011 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabitter Posted November 24, 2011 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benella Posted November 24, 2011 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisajames Posted May 16, 2018 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benella Posted May 17, 2018 Share 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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