About Fierce Blue Ascot
 
Ian Westbury Keyboards and vocals
Susie Cheltenham Drum machine
Pauline Walllis Keyboards

IAN WESTBURY's Details
 
Status Single
Here for Networking/friends
Orientation Straight up with a twist
Hometown Scrapcroft, England
Zodiac Pisces
Smoke/drink Yes/Yes
Children Perish the thought
Education High School, upper 6th form (A levels)
Occupation Music store owner, Composer of major pop hit

 

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About IAN WESTBURY

Ian Westbury, founding member and lead singer of Fierce Blue Ascot

I’m from Scrapcroft, but went to high school in Leicester. That’s where I met my bandmates – two fashion-forward, big-belt loving aspiring musicians – Susie Cheltenham and Pauline Wallis. They were friends of my girlfriend at the time – I broke up with the flame, but the girls stuck with me. Read into it what you like (you wouldn’t be far wrong). We instantly clicked with our shared love of all things synthpop, and we formed a trio. We toyed with several names for the band during the first few months. Finally we brought a list of suggestions to rehearsal one day and oddly the words “fierce” and “blue” turned up on each of them – so there was a fulcrum, if you will. As for “ascot” – I was wearing one. It looked as good on me as it sounded in the band name, but had it been a less windy day, we could easily have been “Fierce Blue Fedora.”

After a few years of gigging in all the clubs from Camden to Copenhagen to Amsterdam we could get ourselves booked into, we had a top ten single with Under the Moon. Unfortunately, our later singles didn’t receive the appreciation or attention they deserved – obviously a major lapse in good judgment at the time. I mean, I understand that the public can sometimes be fickle but I think there was a profound cultural shift that coincided with our rise to fame that I can only blame on a massive cosmic misalignment and the brain-numbing combination of marmite on toast while watching Saturday morning telly.

The band basically fell apart after that. We were constantly bickering over lyrics and eventually it became obvious that we weren’t creating the same top quality songwriting and sounds that launched our career initially. It was like the spark that ignited our blazing entry into the spotlight was suddenly and irrevocably dimmed by powers beyond our control. It was during that period that I married and divorced, twice. I don’t really like to talk about that. We decided that the best thing would be to split up. Pauline went solo and experienced a modest level of success. I never really liked her all that much anyway – she wore a little too much lip gloss for my liking, and honestly, I don’t know if she had any moves other than that serpentine arm twisting. Susie Smarty Pants went and enrolled in Loughborough University. I decided to escape the naysayers and move to America.

With my vast knowledge and experience in the music industry, I eventually opened my LA-based record shop, where I am to this day. I like to think of myself as a musical Sherpa, if you will, guiding my customers to the absolute peaks in musical ecstasy. It’s what I do. I read people, can tell what they’re into and what they might like to venture into. Music keeps the wheels of commerce spinning and I provide the petrol.

I get asked all the time by my fans about the possibility of a reunion tour. For my part, I’d like to see it happen. But you can’t go back, as they say. So here we are.

IAN WESTBURY


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IAN WESTBURY's Interests

All things music, my 1965 Citröen, the occasional Chardonnay

Sid and Nancy, Purple Rain, A Clockwork Orange, Barry Lyndon, 24 Hour Party People, Withnail and I

Hell’s Kitchen, MTV UK, VIP, Hotel Babylon, So You Think You Can Dance, Miami Vice, America’s Next Top Model

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Ceci
Ceci

May 26 2007 4:12 AM

Hey Ian, thanks for the add!
Leo Lady
Alina Ratta

May 25 2007 3:37 PM

Have a great Memorial weekend....Love Ya
laur'n b.
Lauren B.

May 24 2007 7:30 PM

You are an incredible star. Enterprise is like, my favorite show and its because of an episode I saw with your character and Trip trapped in this little space pod. I've been hooked ever since! And your music is great. You are so sexy!
JAKSAJAK
JAKSAJAK

May 24 2007 7:07 PM

Hey Ian! I tried to get your autograph but you had really tight security. It didn't phase me though I'll always be a huge fan.
Kerstin
Kerstin

May 17 2007 10:54 PM

Ian - gorgeous as ever...are there going to be more songs? And - where can I get an autograph?
KDZEE
KDZEE

May 16 2007 5:44 PM

Thanks for the add
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FOLLOW ME TWITTER.COM/TYBANDIT    HIPHOPBLOGTV.COM

May 15 2007 11:59 AM

WHAT'S GOOD? JUST SHOWIN SOME LUV
stephen
stephen prange

May 13 2007 7:17 PM

Mr Westbury, i was completed impressed by your acting abilities on Star Trek Enterprise, and now to hear your music i am again impressed i'll hope i can locate your music online somewhere, i would luv to add it to my music collection. I became a fan of yours after watching Star Trek Enterprise, i thought you did an awesome job. Keep up the good work on each carreer you take. I shall watch for any of your film or tv projects hope to see more soon. And again i'll be looking for your music as well, it is very awesome to listen too.
Johnny Suicide
Johnny Suicide

May 13 2007 1:50 PM

loved the song since it was very heart felt. you gotta make more!
Chris Bryant
Chris Bryant

May 12 2007 5:23 PM

Ian - thanks for finally posting the song. I've been looking for the 7" for years! Don't forget - the studio's here waiting for the day when you're ready to bring back the magic!
Dave
Dave Weinholtz

May 4 2007 5:41 AM

Ian, Only you can be you, from the other side of the pond. Peace out brotha
Michele
Michele

Apr 29 2007 3:22 PM

Still look great ian baby xx
Evita
Evita

Apr 29 2007 10:13 AM

Hi thanks for the add mate
<3
<3

Apr 28 2007 8:49 PM

I miss you scooby :(
I wish YOU would have called me. *le sigh*
Kerstin
Kerstin

Apr 28 2007 8:50 AM

Ian -
Call me!!
DJ Matt A at Elysium!
DJ Matt A at Elysium!

Apr 27 2007 5:51 PM

Como esta cara mia,
Ian Westbury...just wanted to show some AMORE...Italian style!
Ciaobello....
BaciXoX,
Maria
♥ Lea Ann ♥
♥ Lea Ann ♥

Apr 26 2007 5:44 PM

Thanks for the add and I do LIKE your look!
Roaring
Roaring

Apr 25 2007 1:33 AM

Thanks for the add, love. That video is brilliant and you, sir... Fabulous, including the hair.

This has brightened an otherwise meh day.
Buttercup Clothing
Buttercup- Clothing

Apr 24 2007 3:45 PM

Thanks for the add! ;)
Robin
Robin

Apr 22 2007 1:06 AM

Hi IAN,

Just wanted to say thanks for the add!!!!! Stop by and leave me a comment when you get the time. ROCK ON!!!!
Brian
Brian Yoou

Apr 21 2007 9:39 PM

Hello Best Friend=]
Billy
Billy

Apr 21 2007 7:23 PM

hey man that video is hilarious haha! it was cool talkin with ya @ that samsung party, keep in touch i'm sure i'll see ya around.
-Billy
p.s. thanks for referring me to Howard Fine
Florida Fun Condo
Florida Fun Condo

Apr 21 2007 2:30 AM

Thanks for adding me as a friend.
Best wishes,
Rob
When i die make sure you leave my eyes open
When i die make sure you leave my eyes open

Apr 21 2007 12:17 AM

HEY WE HAVE THE SAME LAST NAME COOL
Samantha
Samantha

Apr 19 2007 5:09 PM

You rocked me back in the day! Met you twice in Toronto. Miss you much!
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