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Arthur Brown Recalls Controversy Over 1968 Single Fire
Arthur Brown looked back on his career and the controversy around Fire in an interview with Classic Rock, including a reported unsettling encounter with a Manson Family member.
Fire, released under the name The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown in late 1968, was a provocative single that reached No. 1 in the UK and No. 2 in the US. It is Brown's biggest hit.
Brown performed the song while wearing a flaming helmet, and he got his nickname from its opening line.
In an interview with Classic Rock, Arthur Brown looked back over his career and the controversy around Fire. He said that a member of the Manson Family, the followers of Charles Manson, had an unsettling encounter with him.
A Manson Family member came backstage and said that Charlie was not happy with Brown.
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