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Biography of the artist once known as Fad Gadget, from his record label.
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Frank Tovey/Fad Gadget (Mute)  Who was the man behind the masks? Fad Gadget, evil Mr Punch and Iggy-esque master of self-immolation, who was wont to tar and feather himself for the edification of his audience? Or Frank Tovey, who even after revealing his real...
http://www.mutelibtech.com/mute/tovey/tovey.htm

Look back at the life and times of Frank Tovey and his moniker, Fad Gadget.
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Whatever Happened to Fad Gadget?  Gadget was the moniker and mastermind of Frank Tovey, who after recording a final Fad Gadget album in 1984, recorded under his own name. Known for experimental music and electric stage antics, which combined synthesizers, vocals and electric drills, Fad...
http://80music.about.com/library/weekly/aa083101c.htm

Tribute to the late Frank Tovey, with images of single covers.
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FAD GADGET  Fireside favourite return true 1981 Mute Records 012 Fad Gadget-Make Room/Lady Shave return true b/s Plain Clothes1981 Mute Records 021 Fad Gadget-King of the Flies return true b/s 4M1982 Mute Records 024 Fad Gadget-Life on the line return true b/s...
http://www.cs-net.gr/~contact7/fadgadget.htm

Lyrics from three of his albums.
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Fad Gadget Lyrics Projeto Autobahn  FAD GADGET LYRICS Under the Flag The Singles Snakes and Ladders voltar...
http://www.anos80.com.br/Fad_Gadget/Lyrics.html

Short biography and a discography with cover pictures.
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New Wave Complex Fad Gadget  Frank was the first artist I ever worked with on Mute, he made some very special and influential records and was an exceptional live performer. Frank played a big part in helping to lay the foundations of what the label...
http://www.lexiconmagazine.com/NWC/fad.html

Includes biography, discography, photo gallery, news, and guestbook.
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THE OFFICIAL FAD GADGET/FRANK TOVEY HOMEPAGE  He will be best remembered as one of the Electronic pioneers who, alongside Human League, Cabaret Voltaire and The Normal, were at the forefront of the Electronic Movement of the late 70s/early 80s. Fad Gadget was the first signing to...
http://www.fadgadget.co.uk/

Features biography, discography, lyrics, and photos.
http://art.supereva.it/franktovey/

Frank passed away 3 April 2002 of a heart attack.
http://www.mute.com/artists/publicArtistLoad.do?id=1415