The Ripps

The Ripps are an English rock band formed in Coventry in 2003. The band currently consists of Patch Lagunas (vocals/rhythm guitar), Raul Lagunas (lead guitar/backing vocals), Alan Ferguson (bass), Phil Cox (drums) Terry Muttitt (keys/synth) and Lolly Macintosh. Until 2009, the band was a four piece featuring drummer Rachel Butt.

History

The Ripps were formed by brothers Patch and Raul Lagunas, whose parents escaped political persecution from General Pinochet in Chile. In 2009, Alan Ferguson, Phil Cox, Terry Muttitt and Lolly McIntosh to complete a new line-up. The band were invited to support The Specials on their UK tour and to play for the British Embassy in Kuwait in October 2009. Throughout the summer of 2010, they achieved significant airplay on BBC Coventry and Warwickshire and were featured on television for the BBC and Channel 5. In 2011, they had recorded new material, ready for release by the middle of the year. While in the same year, they were featured in the stage show "Too Much Pressure" at the Belgrade Theatre, writing the music.

Discography

Albums
Long live the Ripps (2007)
Heartbreaks and Hangovers (2012)

Singles
Loco (2007)
Vandals (2007)
Holiday (2007)

References

Category:English punk rock groups
Category:Musical groups established in 2003
Category:Music in Coventry