Check out his website: http://www.brianarisonline.com/
Oh yeah...and of course he has shot Bananarama too.
Monday, 16 April 2012
Brian Aris
Brian Aris is one of those iconic photographers that you can't help but admire. He has shot just about all of the greats, from Lynda Bellingham to Mick Jagger.
Check out his website: http://www.brianarisonline.com/
Oh yeah...and of course he has shot Bananarama too.
Check out his website: http://www.brianarisonline.com/
Oh yeah...and of course he has shot Bananarama too.
Secret deals and sandwiches
Back in the eighties and nineties, Bananarama are said to have refused several advertising campaigns / endorsements, believing that the celebrities that did them were tacky (Listen up.. Martine McCutheon and those tiresome yogurt adverts), shameful and money-grabbing. However, my investigation has uncovered the shocking truth.
I was contacted by someone (via Twitter) who refused to reveal their full name. This mysterious figure preferred to be simply known as 'George'. We met 'George' in a secret location and on the basis that we agreed that no photographs would be taken. Here is an artist impression of 'George':
George, who bears a striking resemblance to pop star Marilyn, was eager to tell us about Bananarama's secret deals and list of demands.
"They signed a deal with a nail varnish company and agreed that payment would be 50% cash, 25% Vodka and 25% beef and onion sandwiches for Siobhan", said 'George'. Sadly, it's believed that the company went bust before the campaign was made public.
A television advertisement was filmed to promote 'Nana Nails' and its patented drying technology, which involved much 'arm waving' to initiate the 'extraordinary' chemical compound.
We were hoping to persuade the mysterious 'George' to reveal more stories but sadly he disappeared into a veggie kebab shop, leaving behind some green eye make-up and a 'Culture Club' CD. We do hope that we meet him again soon for some more tales about the secret world of Bananarama....
I was contacted by someone (via Twitter) who refused to reveal their full name. This mysterious figure preferred to be simply known as 'George'. We met 'George' in a secret location and on the basis that we agreed that no photographs would be taken. Here is an artist impression of 'George':
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| The Mysterious 'George' |
George, who bears a striking resemblance to pop star Marilyn, was eager to tell us about Bananarama's secret deals and list of demands.
"They signed a deal with a nail varnish company and agreed that payment would be 50% cash, 25% Vodka and 25% beef and onion sandwiches for Siobhan", said 'George'. Sadly, it's believed that the company went bust before the campaign was made public.
A television advertisement was filmed to promote 'Nana Nails' and its patented drying technology, which involved much 'arm waving' to initiate the 'extraordinary' chemical compound.
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| "It's amazing. Your nails will dry in literally 37 minutes. It's because of the patented chemical pound that only requires 36 minutes of frantic 'arm waving'. Seriously. It will change your life." said Sara Dallin. |
We were hoping to persuade the mysterious 'George' to reveal more stories but sadly he disappeared into a veggie kebab shop, leaving behind some green eye make-up and a 'Culture Club' CD. We do hope that we meet him again soon for some more tales about the secret world of Bananarama....
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