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Oxford, United Kingdom (1988 – 1996)
The band formed in 1988 in Oxford, United Kingdom and officially broke up in 1996. During that time they received much critical acclaim, and though this never translated into the chart and financial success that they aimed for, it seemed for a short while that the band could prove themselves as defying the fate that befell lesser shoegazer bands. Since then, the band members have gone on to other projects:
- Andy Bell founded Hurricane #1 before becoming the bass player for Oasis.
- Mark Gardener released an album with The Animalhouse before touring with Goldrush and recording the solo album These Beautiful Ghosts.
The band members did a one-off television documentary in 2001; subsequently their entire catalogue was re-released, as well as archived live recordings and some previously unreleased outtakes.
Source: Wikipedia
1988-1989 Starting out
Gardener and Bell had been to Cheney School in Oxford, appearing in the school’s musical theatre productions and, in October 1988, moved to Banbury to do Foundation Studies in Art and Design. There they met Colbert. Queralt was recruited from a local record shop. After considering the name ‘Donkey’ the band called itself ‘Ride’ after a piece of graphic design Gardener produced for a typography workshop. The first gig as Ride was for the College’s Christmas Party in 1988. While still at Banbury the band produced a tape demo including the tracks ‘Chelsea Girl’ and ‘Drive Blind’. In February 1989 ‘Ride’ was asked to stand in for a cancelled slot at a student union gig at Oxford Poly that brought them to the attention of Alan McGee. After supporting The Soup Dragons in 1989, McGee from Creation Records signed a record deal with them.
- Andy Bell founded Hurricane #1 before becoming the bass player for Oasis.
- Mark Gardener released an album with The Animalhouse before touring with Goldrush and recording the solo album These Beautiful Ghosts.
The band members did a one-off television documentary in 2001; subsequently their entire catalogue was re-released, as well as archived live recordings and some previously unreleased outtakes.
Source: Wikipedia
1988-1989 Starting out
Gardener and Bell had been to Cheney School in Oxford, appearing in the school’s musical theatre productions and, in October 1988, moved to Banbury to do Foundation Studies in Art and Design. There they met Colbert. Queralt was recruited from a local record shop. After considering the name ‘Donkey’ the band called itself ‘Ride’ after a piece of graphic design Gardener produced for a typography workshop. The first gig as Ride was for the College’s Christmas Party in 1988. While still at Banbury the band produced a tape demo including the tracks ‘Chelsea Girl’ and ‘Drive Blind’. In February 1989 ‘Ride’ was asked to stand in for a cancelled slot at a student union gig at Oxford Poly that brought them to the attention of Alan McGee. After supporting The Soup Dragons in 1989, McGee from Creation Records signed a record deal with them.
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skmelanie wrote:
I actually discovered that video for myself the other day. That's gotta be the trippiest set I've ever seen. As if the song wasn't mind-blowing enough...
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suncomingup wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbyIHCuipYc
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Juchmako wrote:
Everyone should vote for Ride in The British Rock Artists League =) They are very close to making it to the league, come on!
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f0rce0fnature wrote:
laurence scares me for some reason
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Oasisbobo wrote:
amazing band! just got into them! loving them!
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Juchmako wrote:
Time for the band to meet again and make some music!
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tiwest wrote:
wheres mouse trap on the top tracks?? that songs fucking amazing
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drive_like_me wrote:
those fucking drums in paralyzed...does wonders to my brain
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Ihatemusic wrote:
They re still my number one...
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thestranger007 wrote:
Ride supporting Satan knew my father at the jericho tavern will forever be imprinted in my brain !
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mart-the-mod wrote:
Anyone hear thier cover of tomorrow never knows? Better than the beatles version.
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Paradox1234 wrote:
Dreams Burn Down...
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hnava wrote:
amazing
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Andrianto_05 wrote:
Beautiful and fantastic Vocal Tune! Both Mark and Andy like The Old Lennon and Mcartney..
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Danisab wrote:
Good band, will try to listen it more often.
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chelseagirrl wrote:
What's not to love about this band. ;) Wish I had managed to catch them live.
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robertkloch wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/user/PCATHH
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OneSalient wrote:
wrong band
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rosegrove wrote:
paralysed...
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sirtusspot wrote:
Finally got to listen, and I love them<3
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