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The Rip Offs

From: Derry

Active: 1980s

Style: punk

Original Lineup: Later Lineup:

Bio:

Derry punk band active circa 1980 and mentioned in scene reports in MRR #12 and MRR #17 issued in 1984. Despite their longevity I know very little about them.

The original band was a trio. Bassist Jimmy Nash was replaced by Terry Lafferty and the band became a fourpiece with the addition of John "Robbie" Robertson as lead vocalist. Mickey Griffiths (ex Idol Threats) replaced Slim McCauley on drums.

There are no known recordings though the band was slated for inclusion on Shoestring Record's aborted "Postcard From Abroad" Derry Scene LP in 1980, and demos may have been recorded for it.


The Rip Off's playing in front of Idol Threat's backdrop.
l-to-r, Seamus Curly, John Robertson, Mark McCauley, Terry Lafferty



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Last update: 7 April 2010.

Thanks to Terry Lafferty for his help with this page.


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