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
Chris Griffiths
Place of birth
Macclesfield, Cheshire
Instrument
Drums
Influence on playing style?
Steve White, Ged Lynch, Reni, Robbie Maddix
What music influenced you or was played around the house when you were growing up?
Trad jazz (Dad), ropey prog rock (brother), even ropier cock rock (er... me!)
Favourite current bands and artists?
Killers, Foo Fighters, White Lies, Doves, Snow Patrol (but not the soppy ones), The Thrills
All-time top ten albums
It's Great When You're Straight (Yeah) - Black Grape
Hot Fuss - Killers
Connected - Stereo MC's
Best Of - Shed Seven
Revolver - The Beatles
Definitely Maybe - Oasis
What's Going On - Marvin Gaye
There Is Nothing Left To Lose - Foo Fighters
The Charlatans - The Charlatans
Dr Feelgood - Motley Crue
What was the first single you bought?
Calling All The Heroes - It Bites (f*** off)
What was the first album you bought?
Dire Straits - Dire Straits (yep - and you can still f*** off)
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