Born out of the ashes of The STIFFS (`82
line-up) and The STRIDES.
They were essentially a straightforward pop
band.
The band featured the songwriting talents
of Neil Summersgill
and John Wade who would later go on to found
the MIRACLE BIRDS.
Phil Hendriks also provided a few tunes ,
including a couple of songs
leftover from The STIFFS - "Peso trail" and
"Stand up".
IDOL RICH attracted a strong local following
and released 2 singles
on DORK records :
"Blaze of love"
/ "Peso trail" 1984
and "Skye boat song" / "Stand up" 1984 (as Richie McIdol)
Neither single sold particularly well outside
of the band`s hometown .
The band recorded one other song, the Summersgill
composition,
"Never gonna let you down" - as yet unreleased!
In early Jan. 1985 Hendriks , Mayor
and Hurlbutt teamed up with original Stiffs
guitarist "Strang" to record the STIFFS
`85 single "The Young Guitars".
John Wade defected shortly afterwards and
contributed to the record`s
flipside "Yer under attack".This signalled
the end of IDOL RICH.
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