Rigsby were formed by five Huddersfield University students following a very drunken evening and several arguments about music. The fledgling talents were snapped up by local record label Flood, and soon built up a strong reputation and loyal fanbase for their live sets and hook-laden, melodic songs. An early single was even featured on the season finale of Channel 4 show Teachers.
Alas, just as things were progressing nicely, the record company folded and the band were forced to take a break from music for a while (jobs, babies, that sort of thing). Thankfully the band re-materialised in late summer 2008 with a new drummer, and in late 2009 became the first major signing for new independent label Brightblack Records. 2010 promises to be an exciting time for this Huddersfield/Manchester five-piece.
 James TrevelyanVocals |
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 Anshul KapoorLead Guitar |
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 Alex De BoerKeyboards & Vocals |
 Simon FitzpatrickBass & Guitars |
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 Chris GriffithsDrums & Percussion |
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Q & A
Alex De Boer
Place of birth
Dewsbury, Yorkshire
Instrument
Keyboards
Influence on playing style?
Rowlf The Dog (The Muppets)
What music influenced you or was played around the house when you were growing up?
The Beatles, 10cc, David Bowie, Elton f***ing John (!)
Favourite current bands and artists?
Kings of Leon, Friendly Fires, Killers, LCD Soundsystem, Doves, Elbow, MGMT, Verve, Foo Fighters
All-time top ten albums
The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust - David Bowie
What's The Story (Morning Glory) - Oasis
OK Computer - Radiohead
The White Album - The Beatles
Imagine - John Lennon
Urban Hymns - Verve
Abbey Road - The Beatles
Everything Must Go - Manic Street Preachers
Innervisions - Stevie Wonder
All Aboard - Various Artists
What was the first single you bought?
Lean On Me - Red Box
What was the first album you bought?
Live Magic - Queen
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