The Long Ryders is an American alternative country and Paisley Underground band, principally active between 1983 and 1987, who have periodically regrouped for brief reunions (2004, 2009, 2016). In 2019 they released a new album and announced a series of tour dates to follow. Initially formed in 1983, the members came from all around the U.S. Most notably, Kentucky native
Sid Griffin who shared most the vocals and guitars with Virginian
Stephen McCarthy. The band scored a UK hit with
Looking for Lewis & Clark in 1985. The group disbanded in 1987, but reunited to perform at the 20…
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