Ger FitzGerald (musician) facts for kids

Gerald "Ger" FitzGerald (born 19 November 1970) is a music expert from Ireland. He has worked with many bands and record labels. He is known for helping musicians create and share their music.

Early Music Career

Ger FitzGerald started his music journey as a bass guitar player. He played in a band called Catchers. This band released music through a company called Setanta Records.

Working in Recording Studios

In 1999, Ger FitzGerald took on a new role. He became the general manager of a recording studio called Stratosphere sound. This studio was started by famous musicians. These included James Iha from the band Smashing Pumpkins, Adam Schlesinger from Fountains of Wayne, and Andy Chase from Ivy.

Managing a Record Label

While working at Stratosphere Sound, Ger FitzGerald also managed a special record label. It was called Scratchie Records. This label was owned by James Iha and Adam Schlesinger. Ger helped release music for different artists. Some of these artists were The Frogs and Dan Bryk.

Managing Bands

In late 2000, Ger FitzGerald began working with a New York band called Hem. He became their manager. During the time he managed Hem, the band released two albums. These albums were titled Rabbit Songs and Eveningland.