BODGES ADVENTURES WITH THE BOGRATS
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This book (Bodges Adventures with the Bograts) draws inspiration from an idea of Paul Larmans, who served as the lead vocalist and bassist of BOGRAT (the Rock 'n' Roll Band). As a fellow band member on drums, I had the privilege of observing his exceptional talent and unwavering dedication to his craft. It was with great pride that I recount his story and the profound influence he had on our music, as featured in the book I wrote: 'My Mate the Rock Star'.
Bograt was formed in the early 1970's and disbanded a few years later. Paul went on to play with Cadillac Rock 'n' Roll band and I join the band some years later.
Paul was fascinated by the band name 'Bograt', and thought it should live on in some form, and that's where I came in. Paul put it to me to write a book about the Bograts and I ran with it. In fact it took over my life for a while. One, or was it two years later, the first book was done. I had written it, set out the book, designed the cover and eventually put it on Amazon (May 2024).
Some of my ink drawings for the book before the colouring process.
The Songs and Poetry of Fran Landesman by Colin Gilbert, collaborating with the Landesman family
My Mate the Rock Star
