Richard Drummie
| Richard Drummie | |
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Richard Drummie in concert in 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Born |
20 March 1959 London, England |
| Occupation(s) | guitarist, composer, producer |
| Instruments | Voice, Guitar |
| Labels | Chrysalis Records |
| Associated acts | Go West |
Richard Drummie, born 20 March 1959 in London, England, is a guitarist, composer and producer[1] who was one half of the musical group Go West with Peter Cox.[2]
Early career and Go West
He began writing with longtime collaborator Peter Cox, with whom he eventually signed a publishing deal. For the next few years, Cox and Drummie tried to land a recording contract until, with the help of manager John Glover and producer Gary Stevenson, the duo finally recorded the songs which would become their first two singles.
After signing a deal with Chrysalis Records their first single, "We Close Our Eyes", was a Top 5 hit in the UK Singles Chart. Other singles included "Call Me" and "Don't Look Down". The following year, Go West were named 'Best Newcomers' at the 1986 BRIT Awards.
In 1990 the group finally achieved US success with their single "The King of Wishful Thinking" which featured on the soundtrack of the film Pretty Woman. Subsequent releases from the band received several awards based on airplay in America.
Personal life
Drummie, who grew up in Skelmersdale and Ormskirk with his grandparents, has two children, a son and daughter.[3]
In 1993, he and Cox moved to Los Angeles but Drummie returned to the UK in 1996.[4]
References
- ↑ Richard Drummie, Credits
- ↑ Richard Drummie bio
- ↑ Go West star Richard Drummie tells JAMIE BOWMAN about his childhood in Ormskirk and getting back on the road
- ↑ When HUB met Go West