Japan boys at school....

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Japan boys at school....

Postby untitled on Sat Jan 07, 2012 6:34 pm

These comments were posted by a Catford Boys School teacher in response to a Smash Hits cover featuring David was posted on a blog:

I taught David Sylvian when he was still known as David Batt at Catford Boys' School. He was always smartly turned out; polite, well behaved and friendly. He got on with his work and, unlike his younger brother, who became Steve Jansen, did not attract a great deal of attention. Richard Barbieri, who was also in the group, was a similar character, though probably more outgoing. Neither struck me as likely to male such a name for themselves. By contrast, the late Mick Karn (Antony Michaelides) was a colourful, "arty" character at school and it was no surprise to learn that he had gravitated towards the pop world.
I am sure they deserved their success.


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http://transpont.blogspot.com/2011/09/s ... 5504604501
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Re: Japan boys at school....

Postby anortherncod on Sun Jan 08, 2012 6:01 am

Thanks for sharing that :)
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Postby inkinthewell on Sun Jan 08, 2012 8:22 am

Cheers. :D
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Re: Japan boys at school....

Postby Serotonin on Sun Jan 08, 2012 6:16 pm

So sweet... and just how I imagined they were like then. It seems as little David was every teacher's dream pupil, a proper young gentleman! Thanks for sharing.
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Postby karnsculpture on Sun Jan 08, 2012 6:33 pm

Yes thank you for that, it backs up what Mick said that David took some time to become friends with him at school and that Rich was always good.
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