Biscuit Boy (a.k.a. Crackerman)
In 2001, Heaton released a solo album using the persona of Biscuit Boy (a.k.a. Crackerman). This double-barrelled name, including the parenthetical a.k.a., was the official project name on all early releases.
The solo album, called Fat Chance, was not a commercial success, peaking at #95 for 1 week on the UK chart. Also, "Mitch", the lone single credited to Biscuit Boy (a.k.a. Crackerman), reached only Number 75 in the UK Singles Chart.
In an attempt to re-launch the album, Mercury Records re-issued Fat Chance in 2002. The album featured new artwork, and was now credited to Paul Heaton. However, this record charted even lower in the album charts, hitting #168. "The Perfect Couple", a single pulled from this re-release also did poorly, peaking at #102 UK. Heaton subsequently rejoined The Beautiful South from 2002 to 2007.
With the 2007 dissolution of The Beautiful South, Heaton has formed a new band "The Sound of Paul Heaton" and is touring small venues.
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