Feelabeelia: One-Hit Wonder? Snap Classic

Hold onto your mullets! British drummer Nick Murphy and his band are overjoyed after signing a record deal with THE Quincy Jones in 1984.

That is, until a chance encounter with one of the biggest stars in the world changes everything. And the story of a talented luchador who has an uphill battle to get the crowd and the press on his side.

STORIES Feelabeelia: One-Hit Wonder? Hold onto your mullets!

British drummer Nick Murphy and his band are overjoyed after signing a record deal with THE Quincy Jones in 1984. That is, until a chance encounter with one of the biggest stars in the world changes everything.

Major thanks to Nick Murphy for sharing your story with Snap. Nick still lives in Leicester today and he’s continuing to make his dreams come true as one of the oldest students at De Montfort University, where he studies music technology.

Produced by Regina Bediako, original score by Clay Xavier, artwork by Teo Ducot. Cassandro El Exotico Cassandro is an up-and-coming luchador, a professional Mexican wrestler.

He wants to get to the big arenas. He’s got the talent, no doubt.

But because he’s also one of the only openly gay fighters, he’s got an uphill battle to get the crowd and the press on his side. This story contains graphic imagery regarding suicide.

Please take care while listening. Thank you for sharing your story, Cassandro!

Produced by Eliza Smith, sound design by Leon Morimoto. Season 17 – Episode 38 Join Snap+ if you aren't already a member!

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