Propeller Records
In 1980 he formed the independent record label Propeller Records. Between June 1980 and August 1983 Propeller had a string of influential releases and hit singles and albums, including a number one with The Screaming Meemees, also managed by Grigg.
A second label, Furtive Records, was formed in 1981 to release the debut by Tall Dwarfs and The Newmatics.
In 1982 he was awarded the Record Industry Association Award for Outstanding Contribution to the New Zealand Recording Industry.
The label was seen as ground breaking, and inspired an explosion of independent labels in New Zealand.
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