Is Disco 2000 a true story?

Featuring a disco-inspired musical performance, the song was based on Pulp singer Jarvis Cocker’s childhood memories of his friend Deborah Bone, who he had “fancied” in his youth but could never impress. “Disco 2000” was released as a single on 27 November 1995, the third from Different Class.

What is Jarvis Cocker famous for?

band Pulp
Jarvis Branson Cocker (born 19 September 1963) is an English musician and radio presenter. As the founder, frontman, lyricist, and only consistent member of the band Pulp, he became a figurehead of the Britpop genre of the mid-1990s.

Are Jarvis and Joe Cocker related?

Cocker is not related to fellow Sheffield-born musician Jarvis Cocker, despite a rumour to this effect (particularly in Australia, where Jarvis Cocker’s father, radio presenter Mac Cocker, allowed listeners to believe that he was Joe’s brother), although Joe was a friend of the family and even did some babysitting for …

Who is Deborah in Disco 2000?

Deborah Bone
The woman who inspired Pulp’s hit song Disco 2000 has died shortly after being appointed an MBE. Deborah Bone, 51, from Letchworth, Hertfordshire was a childhood friend of lead singer Jarvis Cocker in Sheffield. She was diagnosed with cancer in 2013. The 1995 Britpop hit contains the lyric: “Your name is Deborah.

Who is the lead singer of Pulp?

Pulp2011 – 2013
Relaxed MuscleSince 2002
Jarvis Cocker/Music groups

Did Bob Mortimer represent Jarvis Cocker?

Cocker was represented, in his assault charge, by the comedian Bob Mortimer, a former solicitor.

How Much Is Wet Wet Wet worth?

The Scotsman has a net worth of $20million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. It’s a whopping sum that’s currently equivalent to £14.3million. Marti’s love of music began when he was a young boy.

Who is Debra from the Pulp song?

Deborah Louise Bone MBE
Deborah Louise Bone MBE (10 January 1963 – 30 December 2014) was a British mental health nurse who created the Brainbox, co-created Step2 and who became the subject of the Pulp song “Disco 2000”, written by her close friend Jarvis Cocker.