Formed in the early
eighties in the north of London, The Rapiers gained much influence and
credibility for a sound that resemble a classic Merseybeat rock and roll
sound like Cliff Richard and his backing group The Shadows.
Led by singer Colin
Pryce-Jones, the group performed in numerous venues in London and
England before recording its 1983 debut EP, 'Vol. I', on Red Door
Records. Three more EPs followed from 1984 to 1986, with its first vinyl
full-length being 'Straight To The Point' in 1985 on Ace Records.
Known for being a great
live act, magazines such as The Face and New Musical Express reported on
the group and in 1987, The Rapiers released its second album '1961' on
Ace Records. Throughout this time, the group also became a supporting
group for several British musicians, including Cliff Richard, Billy J
Kramer and Freddie Garrity.
In 1991, the quartet
released 'The Return Of The Rapiers' on Fury Records. In 1994, 'Back To
The Point' was released to much praise.
Guitarist Neil Ainsby
and bass player Brad Dallaston left The Rapiers, replaced by guitarist
Wayne Nicholls and bass player Nathan John Hulse. However guitarist Neil
Ainsby returned shortly afterwards. The band released 'You're Never
Alone With The Rapiers' in 2000 and more touring ensured, including
supporting Mike Berry. A greatest hits compilation was released in 2002
and 'Spotlight On The Rapiers' was released on Fury Records.
The group starred as
The Shadows in a touring British production titled "Cliff The Musical".
In 2003, they released 'The Return Of The Rapiers' plus, due to public
demand, a re-release of 'Back To The Point' followed by the album '1961'
in December of 2005.
The Rapiers are without
doubt the most authentic British 60's band available form their original
Vox amplifiers to the un-mistakable cut of their suits and shine on
their winkle pickers.
The Rapiers are simply
the best in the world at 60's British Rock n Roll music, and we are
proud to have them with us on the 'Six-Five Special Edition'. Come along
and get ready to be amazed at the sound and performance of these four
guys...
The Rapiers