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 [[label:Vicious Circle Recordings]] continued Johnny's label, [[label:Fierce Technik Records]] with previously unreleased tunes and remixes. The final release was FTR07.