Richmond Hill

• Johnny Gregg - vocals
• Peter Cochrane - guitars
• Gordon Thompson - keyboards/vocals
• David Esler - bass/vocals
• Eddie McKee - drums

Bio:

I don't know much about this band's history. Apparently it stretches back to a mid-60s blues band. Peter Cochrane joined this band ca 1968. The civil strife known as The Troubles that erupted in Belfast during 1969/70 inevitably had an effect on the live music scene. In August '69, Richmond Hill found their newly organised rehearsal space at the old Maritime venue had been commandeered by the army, which brought the first chapter in the band's story came to an end. The band was actively gigging again in the Belfast area in 1973. This earlier lineup included Brian McCaffrey (guitar), and George Kinlough (bass). This is just the tip of the iceberg of a much more involved story. To be continued, hopefully.

Their LP was recorded in May/June 1981 at Mud Wallace's Homestead Studios. Only 500 copies were pressed but it's still findable. It's competent new wave influenced rock, a mixture of styles all falling within the general parameters of new wave. Some good tracks, some filler. As far as I know there are no single releases, which is surprising.

Richmond Hill entered the Battle of the Bands competition in 1980-81 but the Northern Irish heat was eventually won by The Nerves.

Peter Cochrane currently plays in The Illegals.

 



side one:
Metropoliton Games
Tear It Down
World In Action
You've Got A Sporting Chance
The Musician

side two:
Total Control
Off The Cuff
Friends of the Earth
Charlie The Cadger

tracks: Total Control

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