Dedicated Follower was a top-selling influential fanzine produced in the '80s that concentrated on Mod/Brit-Pop/'60s influenced culture. It featured in an exhibition in the prestigious Victoria & Albert museum in London as a testament to it's status, and the V&A still own all the original '80s issues. Fanzines are known for being written by fans for fans and are usually home made affairs that depend heavily on the author's available time and resources.
Dedicated Follower stopped being written at the start of the '90s, and reappeared as an online magazine in the late '90s, before being discontinued once more.
However, to mark the 30th anniversary of the fanzine a special limited edition was printed in 2014, and this sold out in just a few days. This was followed by another special limited edition in 2015, filled with Mod culture, interviews and the latest releases and news. A third issue that proved popular was the Xmas 2019 issue for the 40th anniversary of Quadrophenia and '80s Mod revival. This lead to a flood of emails from all over the world calling for Dedicated Follower to come back as a regular item, proving that paper fanzines were far from dead. Mods, in particular, preferred something they can hold and own - as that is the Mod way of life.
Editor Russell C. Brennan is a Mod who brings a unique slant to the articles and manages to get into the hearts and minds of the fans as well as his interviewees. He brought the fanzine back from the dead and initially began creating a bi-monthly paper issue in 2020. He has kept to the original fanzine ethos of an amateur production made by fans for fans, not letting it get too professional. This was achieved by creating the 'zine at low cost from home and sending it out mail order. An upgraded look was obtained by adding American Mod graphic designer Trace Hull to the team. The interestingly written content, interviews, reviews & graphics all got a massive thumbs up from the readers and it has become a must-have item for anyone interested in Mod music, film and culture.
Dedicated Follower stopped being written at the start of the '90s, and reappeared as an online magazine in the late '90s, before being discontinued once more.
However, to mark the 30th anniversary of the fanzine a special limited edition was printed in 2014, and this sold out in just a few days. This was followed by another special limited edition in 2015, filled with Mod culture, interviews and the latest releases and news. A third issue that proved popular was the Xmas 2019 issue for the 40th anniversary of Quadrophenia and '80s Mod revival. This lead to a flood of emails from all over the world calling for Dedicated Follower to come back as a regular item, proving that paper fanzines were far from dead. Mods, in particular, preferred something they can hold and own - as that is the Mod way of life.
Editor Russell C. Brennan is a Mod who brings a unique slant to the articles and manages to get into the hearts and minds of the fans as well as his interviewees. He brought the fanzine back from the dead and initially began creating a bi-monthly paper issue in 2020. He has kept to the original fanzine ethos of an amateur production made by fans for fans, not letting it get too professional. This was achieved by creating the 'zine at low cost from home and sending it out mail order. An upgraded look was obtained by adding American Mod graphic designer Trace Hull to the team. The interestingly written content, interviews, reviews & graphics all got a massive thumbs up from the readers and it has become a must-have item for anyone interested in Mod music, film and culture.
Five issues were published in 2020 and one so far in 2021 and these are:
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#1 New Year 2020 (Mary Quant cover)
#2 Spring 2020 (The Action cover) #3 Summer 2020 (Mods cover) #4 Autumn 2020 (Nancy Sinatra cover) #5 Winter 2020 (James Bond cover) #6 New Year 2021 (Doll Squad cover). #7 Spring 2021 (Steve Marriot cover) #8 Summer/Autumn 2021 (Motown Story cover) |
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#8 Summer/Autumn 2021 has a focus on Motown with interviews from Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson. Also includes features on the Glory Boy mod radio show, The Vapors, Lia Pamina, the Mod film 'The Pebble and the Boy', the V&A's virtual reality installation 'Alice in Wonderland', female icon Louise Brooks and the usual reviews and news on all things Mod.
#7 Spring 2021 features the secret life of Steve Marriot, exclusive interview & photo spread of top Mod model & DJ Nicki Donohoe, Paul Hooper-Keeley (Threads) talks 'My Mod Journey', the new Paul Weller, the music of The Chords, Two Tone Story book review, new band The Kite Collectors , Is a No 1 hit still relevant? plus Something in the Air, a musical landmark.
#6 New Year (Feb) 2021 features an exclusive interview with Joey Bedlam from Doll Squad, a Steve Ellis & Love Affair special, remembering The Chords, Nicky Bomba from Melbourne Ska Orchestra, Electric Stars, Toyah, Staring at The Rude Boys, Film Noir, celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Kink's Lola versus the Powerman album and more.
#5 Winter 2020 is a James Bond Special covering all things Bond including a few exclusives, with tributes to Sean Connery & Diana Rigg, an exclusive Martin Burton Interview: whatever happened to The Gents, the legend of Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Titch, the Newcastle & Northeast Mod scene, Mod band Phoenix Road, Melbourne Ska Orchestra album review, the Artistic Twilight Zone and latest Mod news.
#4 Autumn 2020 is a Ska special featuring Nancy Sinatra, Jez Bird of The Lambrettas, Deep Six, the curse of soul legend Jackie Wilson, interview with Mod of the moment: Pat McVicar (Goodbye Victory Road), Punks in Parkas DJ Penny Lane, Ska's finest The Melbourne Ska Orchestra, The Spitfires and new singing talent Harriet, the best film ever made (apart from Quadrophenia), and the latest style exhibition at the V&A.
#3 Summer 2020 with the Mods cover has an exclusive Paul Weller interview, articles on rare Kinks gems, the hidden talents of David Bowie, Proper Straight Laced, Psykick Holiday, Scooter Design, Up the Junction, a Mod Quiz and more.
#2 Spring 2020 includes Mod Darlings The Action, an exclusive interview with Makin' Time's Fay Hallam, The Prisoner, Mod Subculture, Pioneers and Prejudice, Mod Art and Ready Steady Go! the weekend starts here.
#1 New Year (Feb) 2020 explores Mary Quant's influence on Mod Culture, an exclusive interview with Secret Affair, Eleanor Rigby Live, the trial of Christine Keeler, Mods in America/Cool Britannia, The Legendary Joe Meek, Debbie Harry, The Honeycombs, Quadrophenia a sequel? and more.
All fanzines are only £5 each including P&P anywhere in the world.
You can understand from the price that this is more a labour of love of Mod culture than a profit making exercise,
as £5 only covers some of the cost of printing and postage.
If you buy the latest issue there is a special deal on an 8 back-issue bundle for £30. Scroll down to find out more.
You can understand from the price that this is more a labour of love of Mod culture than a profit making exercise,
as £5 only covers some of the cost of printing and postage.
If you buy the latest issue there is a special deal on an 8 back-issue bundle for £30. Scroll down to find out more.
Here are some more details on the Dedicated Follower one-off Specials that were published from 2014 -2019.
2014 issue: The first special was the 30th Anniverary issue featuring a Ray Davies Interview, the Manfred Mann Story, interviews with Mod DJs Jacqui Carrol & Wolfman Dave Crane, Detour Records premiere female Mod act Louise Turner, the last ever Honeycombs interview, Eleanor Rigby interview, the Ministry of Ska story and an insight into legendary composer John Barry, Mod music, fashion and icons.
2015 issue: The second special features an article on Eleanor Rigby: Mod Icon or the Girl You Love to Hate?, plus interviews with Martha Reeves, Jenny Bellstar of One Stop Experience, an exclusive insight into the world of David Bowie, the Millions Like Us CD box set (Mod Revival 1977-1989), the Dave Clark Five Story & the Box Office Poison Story.
2019 issue: the 40th Anniversary issue of the film Quadrophenia and the '80s Mod Revival. Includes an exclusive interview with Manfred Mann founder Mike Hugg, hot Mod act The Grenadiers, Cult 60's singer Glenda Collins, the Future Legend Records Story, a tribute to Honey Langtree of The Honeycombs and much more.
2014 issue: The first special was the 30th Anniverary issue featuring a Ray Davies Interview, the Manfred Mann Story, interviews with Mod DJs Jacqui Carrol & Wolfman Dave Crane, Detour Records premiere female Mod act Louise Turner, the last ever Honeycombs interview, Eleanor Rigby interview, the Ministry of Ska story and an insight into legendary composer John Barry, Mod music, fashion and icons.
2015 issue: The second special features an article on Eleanor Rigby: Mod Icon or the Girl You Love to Hate?, plus interviews with Martha Reeves, Jenny Bellstar of One Stop Experience, an exclusive insight into the world of David Bowie, the Millions Like Us CD box set (Mod Revival 1977-1989), the Dave Clark Five Story & the Box Office Poison Story.
2019 issue: the 40th Anniversary issue of the film Quadrophenia and the '80s Mod Revival. Includes an exclusive interview with Manfred Mann founder Mike Hugg, hot Mod act The Grenadiers, Cult 60's singer Glenda Collins, the Future Legend Records Story, a tribute to Honey Langtree of The Honeycombs and much more.
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The Special Deal is an 8 back issue bundle for £30, if you also buy the latest edition at the same time.
To take advantage of the deal, add the DF Doll Squad New Year 2021 issue to the Cart, then add the 8 back issues to the Cart
But if you don't want all the fanzines, you can just buy the ones you want individually.
It's easy to order via the Paypal shopping cart button below
Just click on the drop down list, select an option and Add to Cart. Add as many as you want before going to the Checkout.
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