Ric Chapman

Background & Collaborations:
• The London Marquee Club Era:
Guitarist in Monterrey at age 19 (1000+ cap residency) with Matt Pearce (Voodoo Six) & Johnny Barracuda (Soho Dukes). Supported Faith No More, Skid Row.
Later formed The Troubleshooters with bassist Boo from The Babysitters.

• Punk & Post-Punk:
Original guitarist in Speedurchin with singer Johnny Britton (Subway Sect/Orange Juice).
The Dharma Bums with Vince White (The Clash MK2), rocking the London Clubs and recording at Ray Davies' Konk Studios.

• Rock, Glam, Sleaze, Alternative, & Synth-Punk:
Co-wrote as a member of Plastic Heroes with Marc Olivier (Marc O), toured with massive help from Sami Yaffa (Hanoi Rocks, New York Dolls, Joan Jet, etc), and produced by Gordon Raphael (The Strokes).
Formed the X-iDolls with Steve Vincen (...) Mehr anzeigent (Paradise Alley, Steve Vincent Band), recorded an album and EP, toured UK supporting Faster Pussycat & Bang Tango and also The Quireboys.
Guitarist for Men & Gods with Marc Eden (DNA Doll/Slash/Peckham Cowboys).
Added the rock n roll edge to synth-punk band The Inconsolables (Jealous Tony Records).

Germany:
Live and recording with '77 punk band Television Sect.
Live with double bassist Chuck Shoker (ex-Betontod, The Lennerockers, Panhandle Alks) in King Porter.

What I Bring:
Versatile punk/rock 'n' roll/rockabilly style. Fully equipped, professional reliability, zero ego, and strong songwriting/arrangement instincts.
Based in Essen. I can collaborate via file-sharing/DAW. Regular rehearsals not necessary. Mobile via train network. Seeking active pro/semi-pro bands, touring projects, or studio work in Düsseldorf, Cologne, etc. Weniger anzeigen