Bardot were a trio of singer/songwriters whose sound was sometimes compared to
Crosby, Stills & Nash
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and
The Eagles
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. The band released 'Rockin In Rhythm' in 1978 on the RCA label, a collection of polished folk rock songs heavy on melody and complex harmonies.
Three singles were also released, the debut ''Witchfire'' hitting number 14 in the Dutch charts.
Ray McRiner on guitar and vocals, was also known for his compositions, arrangement, vocal and instrumental work with
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, and as touring guitarist for the band.
Laurie Andrew on guitar and vocals, was also a successful solo recording artist in his own right with the single ''I'll Never Love Anyone Anymore'', a top of the Pops appearance,
along with composition and vocal credits for work with
Sir Cliff Richard
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,
Boney M
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,
Traks,
Gianco,
Keith Forsey
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Early life
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(session musician for
Harold Faltermeyer
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and
Giorgio Moroder among others), and
Lesley Duncan
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.
Personnel
* Ray McRiner - composer, guitar, vocals
* Laurie Andrew - composer, vocals
*
Chris Bradford - composer, vocals
*
Pip Williams
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- producer
Discography
Albums
* 1978 - Rockin in Rhythm
* 1978 - No Bad Habits (
Graham Bonnet
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) - backing vocals
Singles
* 1977 - 7" Witchfire / Hero's Reward
* 1978 - 7" Julie / Mountain Side (Netherlands)
* 1978 - 7" No-One Cries / All The Ladies
References
External links
* https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL482C509D1E42B8C3
* http://www.marsbardot.com/
* http://www.last.fm/music/Bardot+(UK)
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English rock music groups
British rhythm and blues musical groups
Musical groups established in 1977