Rick Witter
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| Background information | |
| Born | Richard James Witter Script error: No such module "person date". |
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| Genres | Britpop, alternative rock, indie rock |
| OccupationTemplate:Pluralize from text | Singer, songwriter |
| InstrumentTemplate:Pluralize from text | Vocals |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| LabelTemplate:Pluralize from text | Hookline And Singer |
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| Website | rick-witter |
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Richard James Witter (born 23 November 1972) is an English singer/songwriter, best known as the frontman of York band Shed Seven.
He was educated at Huntington School, York.[2]
Professional career
Rick Witter formed his first band with schoolfriend Paul Banks in 1986, while still in his teens, and played in various local bands, including Brockley Haven, with Banks, Tom Gladwin and John Leach.[3]
Shed Seven
In 1990, Witter, along with Gladwin, John's brother, drummer Alan Leach and guitarist Joe Johnson, formed Shed Seven. Rick signed his first record deal with the band in 1993. Just prior to signing their six-album deal with Polydor Records, Banks joined the line-up as their new lead guitarist, replacing the departing Joe Johnson. Rick spent the following 10 years recording and touring with the band, co-writing many of the band's songs. From 1994 to 2003 the group had 15 consecutive Top 40 hits in the UK Singles Chart.[4]
Rick Witter & the Dukes
Rick also fronts Rick Witter & the Dukes, who feature Rob Wilson on guitar and Stuart Fletcher (ex-Seahorses) on bass. They independently released their debut album The Year of the Rat in April 2007.[5] The LP is dedicated to the memory of Roger Witter, Rick's father.
See also
References
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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Feature: Shed Seven". ready-steady-go.org.uk. Archived from the original on 7 June 2008. Retrieved 26 October 2009.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Rick Witter's making waves on radio | York Press". www.yorkpress.co.uk. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."INTERVIEW: Rick Witter | Welcome to UK Music Reviews". www.ukmusicreviews.co.uk. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Shed Seven at OfficialCharts.com". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 April 2009.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Rick Witter and The Dukes, The Year Of The Rat (Hookline and Singer/Notting Hill Music) *** | York Press". www.yorkpress.co.uk. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
External links
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