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Name Perry Ridley
DOB 24 November 1958
Birthplace Lambeth, South London
Schools John
Ruskin Primary School, Walworth Comprehensive
Date joined the Band April 1997
A little
biography about me I have played guitar since the age of 14. Played in numerous covers
bands, including 'The Friends Of Carlotta' with Bassist Steve Meredith, which in
1989 briefly included Lee Bates. I always wanted to play in a band that did their
own songs, so the opportunity to join Strange Fashion was one that I jumped at.
What
is your role in the Band? Mainly Rhythm Guitar which the odd Lead break. I also do
Backing Vocals and contribute to some of the material. One song 'Twelve' I co-
What is your favourite Strange Fashion song? 'Anyway' -
Have you any regrets about your time in Strange Fashion? The 'disagreements'.
What
or who are your influences? My partner Tracy who encourages me all the way.
Have you a Musical influence? Keith Richard, David Gilmour, Pete Townshend
What Stage
equipment do you use? Gibson Les Paul Standard, Fender Stratocaster, Fender Telecaster,
Marshall Bluesbreaker, Boss ME50 Multi Effects Board.
What is your Musical highlight
of your Career? Pink Floyd at Earls Court 1994.
What is your greatest memory or moment
with Strange Fashion? The Cavern
What is your worst memory or moment with Strange
Fashion? The Old Tigers Head in Lee. We had 3 people in the audience and one of them
was a heckler!
What are your Ambitions with the Band? To keep it alive and working
First 7" record that you bought? The Beatles 'Twist & Shout' EP
First LP that you
bought? Rod Stewart's 'Every Picture Tells A Story'
Favourite 7" record? Queens 'Bohemian
Rhapsody'
Favourite LP? Pink Floyd 's 'The Dark Side Of The Moon' -
Favourite Beer? Harveys Best Bitter
Football Team?
Chelsea
PERRY RIDLEY Guitar & Vocals
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