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SUMMARY:Geoff Travis: Life in the Music Industry - Geoff Travis - Founder\
 , Rough Trade Records
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CONTACT:Harry Bullivant
DESCRIPTION:Geoff Travis originally studied English at Churchill and suppl
 ied many of the records that started the College's weekly ent\, Pav in the
  early 1970s. On leaving Churchill\, he hitched hiked across the US\, amas
 sing such a record collection that on his return\, he decided top open a r
 ecord shop\, Rough Trade Records. The shop later became a label\, releasin
 g albums by The Smiths\, and more recently Antony & the Johnsons\, The Str
 okes and The Libertines. \n\nRough Trade was pioneering in launching the c
 areers of several influential bands as well as providing a hub for people 
 to come together and listen to music. \nIt hasn't been without it's diffic
 ulties & the empire went into receivership in 1991\, resulting in closure 
 of the label.\n\nHowever\, throughout\, Geoff has remained true to artisti
 c ideals and brought the label back to life in 2001\, remaining as a succe
 ssful independent label.\n\nWhat the future holds\, who knows?\n\nThis wil
 l be a unique opportunity to hear from\, and meet one of Churchill's most 
 influential alumni.\n\n\nGeoff will be dining afterwards - don't miss the 
 opportunity to meet him over dinner. Churchill students can sign up in the
  normal manner at: tinyurl.com/geoff-travis-dinner\n\n
LOCATION:Fellows Dining Room\, Churchill College
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