and three albums later, The Real Goodes had faded from the charts to be replaced by other bands with a hotter, newer sound and Ray and his brothers were back playing the clubs and the pubs, although now they performed their own songs and for a far higher fee. But by then Tobyâs house was paid off and renovated, and he had his dream studio. He also had a burgeoning reputation as one of the finest sound engineers in the local music industry.
In a further two short years, Balmain Sound had become the studio for aspiring rock bands and hard-nosed entrepreneurs with an eye for the main chance. Toby Manningâs services were eagerly sought, his clients ranked among the best, he was on the road to success and the timing was perfect. His daughter had just reached school age.
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The Otto Bin Empire: Cliveâs Story first published by Random House Books in 2015
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The Otto Bin empire: Cliveâs story/Judy Nunn
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