Rick Witter

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Rick Witter
Rick Witter at Dundee Doghouse.
Background information
Born	(1972-11-23) 23 November 1972
Origin	Stockport, England
Genres	Britpop, alternative rock, indie rock, dance
Occupations	Singer, songwriter, DJ
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1990–present
Labels	Polydor Records (1993–1999) Artful Records (2001–2002) Taste Media (2003) Hookline And Singer (2007)
Associated acts	Shed Seven Pet Project Part 2 Rick Witter & The Dukes
Website	Official Website

Rick Witter (born Richard James Witter, 23 November 1972, Stockport,^[1] Cheshire) is a singer, songwriter and frontman of the York-based Britpop band, Shed Seven.

He was educated at Huntington School, York.

Professional career

Rick Witter formed his first band with schoolfriend Paul Banks in 1986, while still in his teens, and played in various local bands, including Brockley Haven, with Banks, Tom Gladwin and John Leach.

Shed Seven

In 1990, Witter, along with Gladwin, John’s brother, drummer Alan Leach and guitarist Joe Johnson formed Shed Seven. Rick signed his first record deal with the band in 1993. Just prior to signing their six-album deal with Polydor Records, Banks joined the line-up as their new lead guitarist, replacing the departing Joe Johnson. Rick spent the following 10 years recording and touring with the band, co-writing many of the band's songs as they went on to have fourteen consecutive Top 40 hits in the UK.^[2]

Rick Witter & The Dukes

Rick also fronts Rick Witter & The Dukes, who feature Rob Wilson on guitar and Stuart Fletcher (ex-Seahorses) on bass. They independently released their debut album The Year of The Rat in April 2007. The LP is dedicated to the memory of Roger Witter, Rick's father.

Other projects

Witter is also a DJ and regularly hosts nights throughout the United Kingdom, playing vintage indie classics. He is a regular guest at Middlesbrough club night Revival held every Friday at The Medicine Bar.

References

↑ "Feature: Shed Seven". ready-steady-go.org.uk. Retrieved 26 October 2009.
↑ "Shed Seven at chartstats.com". Archived from the original on 6 December 2012. Retrieved 18 April 2009.

External links

Official Website
Rick Witter at the Internet Movie Database

v t e Shed Seven

Rick Witter Paul Banks Thomas Gladwin Alan Leach Joe Johnson Fraser Smith

Studio albums	Change Giver A Maximum High Let It Ride Truth Be Told

Live albums	Where Have You Been Tonight? Live Live at the BBC Live at Leeds 2007

Singles	"Mark"/"Casino Girl" "Dolphin" "Speakeasy" "Ocean Pie" "Where Have You Been Tonight?" "Getting Better" "Going For Gold" "Bully Boy" "On Standby" "Chasing Rainbows" "She Left Me on Friday" "The Heroes" "Devil in Your Shoes (Walking All Over)" "Disco Down" "Cry For Help" "Why Can't I Be You?"

EPs	6x7 Step Inside Your Love A Maximum High 15th Anniversary EP

Compilations	Going For Gold The Collection One Hand Clapping The Singles Collection

Videos and DVDs	Stuffed See Youse at the Barras Universal Masters: Classic Shed Seven

Related articles	Rick Witter & The Dukes New Wave of New Wave Britpop

Persondata
Name	Witter, Rick
Alternative names
Short description	English musician
Date of birth	23 November 1972
Place of birth
Date of death
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