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Raymonde - Lyon-based artist, founder of the cassette-label Mus Joutra. Real name Thibaut de Raymond. *** RAYMONDE, Mancunian 4 piece, UK rock/pop: James Maker, Phil Huish, Leslie Westlake & Derek Thompson (later Simon Hoare & Peter Thomas). 1986 debut release on Rough Trade: "Raymonde"/"These Boots Are Made For Walking". Thereafter, a series of gigs ensued at mainly student venues. "Jennifer Wants" appeared on a 'Record Mirror' ep. Lazy journalism, linking the band to the influence of The Smiths, was exposed by virtue of Raymonde being invited as contrasting support act on tour, that October. Subsequent releases on Blue Guitar (chrysalis):...

Simon Philip Raymonde (born 3 April 1962, in Tottenham, London) is an English musician and record producer. He is the son of arranger and composer Ivor Raymonde. In 1984, Raymonde became the bassist of the Cocteau Twins, filling the void left by the departed Will Heggie. He remained in the band until its dissolution in 1997. Raymonde's debut solo album, Blame Someone Else, was released in 1997, and featured contributions from both Elizabeth Fraser and Robin Guthrie of Cocteau Twins. Raymonde runs the Bella Union record label, and has signed all the label's acts including Abe Vigoda, Fleet Foxes, Beach...