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Matchbox • Riders In The Sky

Matchbox were formed in Middlesex, in 1971 by Iain "Houndog" Terry (born 1950), Fred Poke (born 1948), Jimmy Redhead (born 1954) and Wiffle Smith (born 1948). After 1978, the line-up consisted of Graham Fenton (lead vocalist), Steve Bloomfield (lead guitar, vocals), Gordon Scott (rhythm guitar), Fred Poke (bass guitar) and Jimmy Redhead (drums). Redhead left in 1973, Smith in 1977 and Lupton in 1978 to tour with Chuck Berry. Dick Callan joined Matchbox on guitar, saxophone and violin until approximately 1985, writing many of the band's B-sides. The band appeared in the 1980 film Blue Suede Shoes which detailed the revival of 1950s rock 'n' roll music scene at the time.

The band's biggest hits include "Rockabilly Rebel" (Bloomfield, 1979), "Midnite Dynamos" (Bloomfield, 1980), a cover of The Crickets' "When You Ask About Love" (their only top five hit), and "Over the Rainbow" (adapted musical song, 1980). In Australia, the band and album were dubbed 'Major Matchbox' to prevent confusion with an Australian band of a similar name. Their last single, "I Want Out" (Brian Hodgson/Ray Peters/Tony Colton, 1983) from their album, Crossed Line, was produced together with Kirsty MacColl.

In 1989, Graham Fenton put together a band with Iain Terry, Bob Burgos, Howard Gadd and Greg Gadd. They called themselves Graham Fenton's Matchbox. They recorded six albums in the early 1990s. The most popular Matchbox line-up reformed in 1995.[clarification needed] The band have been playing live all over Europe since their comeback, especially in Germany, France, the Netherlands, Spain, Finland and Sweden. On occasions, Iain Terry and Dave Dix were used as replacements for Bloomfield and Poke.

They have recorded one album since their full 1995 reunion.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matchbox_(band)

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Matchbox se formó en Middlesex, en 1971, por Iain "Houndog" Terry (nacido en 1950), Fred Poke (nacido en 1948), Jimmy Redhead (nacido en 1954) y Wiffle Smith (nacido en 1948). Después de 1978, la formación estaba formada por Graham Fenton (vocalista principal), Steve Bloomfield (guitarra principal, voz), Gordon Scott (guitarra rítmica), Fred Poke (bajo) y Jimmy Redhead (batería). Redhead se marchó en 1973, Smith en 1977 y Lupton en 1978 para hacer una gira con Chuck Berry. Dick Callan se unió a Matchbox en la guitarra, el saxofón y el violín hasta aproximadamente 1985, escribiendo muchas de las caras B de la banda. La banda apareció en la película de 1980 Blue Suede Shoes, que detallaba el renacimiento de la escena musical del rock 'n' roll de los años 50 en esa época.

Los mayores éxitos de la banda incluyen "Rockabilly Rebel" (Bloomfield, 1979), "Midnite Dynamos" (Bloomfield, 1980), una versión de "When You Ask About Love" de The Crickets (su único éxito entre los cinco primeros), y "Over the Rainbow" (canción musical adaptada, 1980). En Australia, el grupo y el álbum se denominaron "Major Matchbox" para evitar la confusión con un grupo australiano de nombre similar. Su último sencillo, "I Want Out" (Brian Hodgson/Ray Peters/Tony Colton, 1983) de su álbum, Crossed Line, fue producido junto a Kirsty MacColl.

En 1989, Graham Fenton formó una banda con Iain Terry, Bob Burgos, Howard Gadd y Greg Gadd. Se llamaron Graham Fenton's Matchbox. Grabaron seis álbumes a principios de la década de 1990. La formación más popular de Matchbox se reformó en 1995 [aclaración necesaria] La banda ha tocado en directo por toda Europa desde su regreso, especialmente en Alemania, Francia, Países Bajos, España, Finlandia y Suecia. En ocasiones, Iain Terry y Dave Dix fueron utilizados como sustitutos de Bloomfield y Poke.

Han grabado un álbum desde su reunión completa de 1995.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matchbox_(banda)

Tracks:
01. Matchbox (Carl Perkins) - 3:07
02. All The Boys (Steve Bloomfield) - 2:28
03. Washmachine Boogie (Bill Browning) - 2:31
04. Only Wanna Rock (Steve Bloomfield) - 3:06
05. In The Mood (Raual/Garlana) - 2:19
06. Crying Heart (Steve Bloomfield) - 2:42
07. Let's Go Crazy (Steve Bloomfield) - 2:47
08. Race With The Devil (Sheriff Tex Davis) - 2:06
09. Three Alley Cats (Rule/Roy Hall) - 2:24
10. Please Don't Touch (Johnny Kidd) - 2:22
11. Undeclared (Steve Bloomfield) - 1:45
12. Baby Let's Play House (Gunter) - 2:41
13. Teenage Boogie (Webb Pierce) - 2:08
14. It's Only Make Believe (Twitty/Nance) - 3:21
15. Make Like A Rock'n'Roll (Woody/Simmons) - 2:07
16. Steelabilly (Steve Bloomfield) - 2:13
17. It Don't Take But A Few Minutes (Chuck Berry) - 2:15
18. (Ghost) Riders In The Sky (Stan Jones) - 3:13
Bonuses:
19. Hurricane (Steve Bloomfield) - 2:28
20. Rockin' Rhythm (Steve Bloomfield) - 2:13
21. Sure-Fire Way (Steve Bloomfield) - 2:27
22. Blues In My Shoes (Steve Bloomfield) - 3:13
23. Take My Boots Off (Steve Bloomfield) - 2:55
24. No One To Talk To (Steve Bloomfield) - 2:53
25. Hot Potato (Steve Bloomfield) - 2:53

Personnel:
- Wiffle Smith - lead vocals
- Steve Bloomfield - lead, rhythm, steel guitars, backing vocals
- Rusty Lupton - piano, accoustic guitar
- Fred Poke - bass, backing vocals
- "Wild" Bob Burgos - drums

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