UK Hard House Producer and DJ, RR Fierce (Johnny Newell) passed away whilst on tour in Australia on 19 December 2001, aged 36 years. A much loved man who will never be forgotten. An incredible character.

Regarded as a pioneer in the UK Hard House scene, he was responsible for the success of many UK Hard House and Nu NRG record labels.

His wife, Sonia and Paul Glazby's Vicious Circle Recordings continued Johnny's label, Fierce Technik Records with previously unreleased tunes and remixes. The final release was FTR07.