If you were in the music scene in Auckland in the late 80s and early 90s, you will have crossed paths with Barbie Francks. She was a ball of energy, a crazy, inspired woman always bursting with ideas. She was a BFM DJ, and I first came across her as she was good friends with Lisa van der Aarde, who managed my band Hallelujah Picassos (Lisa hosted BFM's Freak The Sheep show). She was also a music journalist - I recall her interviewing the Picassos for Rip It Up magazine.
Barbie came on tour with us once, as our driver. We were going down to do some shows in Napier and Gisbourne. She was a crazy driver too, from memory. Barbie died suddenly of a heart attack on Friday, aged 50. Much love to her partner Phil and her children.
From NZ Herald: FRANCKS, Linda (Barbie). On 16 April 2011 suddenly at Auckland City Hospital. Loved partner of Phil. Mother of Patrick, Bella and Lawson.
ADDED There's a wake for Barbie, this Friday April 22 from 1pm at The Thirsty Dog, 469 K Rd.
ADDED Some photos from the wake are here on Facebook, more on the event page here, plus a short video clip I shot, below.
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