Local rocker who became lead singer by default

Local rocker Francois van Coke says publishing his autobiography was one of many things he never thought he would do.

- Marizka Coetzer

"I never thought I would ever sing in a band, I did a TV show for a number of episodes, I never thought I would be a bar owner.

Van Coke said he became a lead singer for Fokofpolisiekar by default, he was the worst guitar player and no-one else wanted to sing.

"Everything fell into place by chance, and I'm glad I got the opportunity to do all those things," he said.

Van Coke said the music industry was roughly where it was before Covid, with cross-country tours and shows.