Rip Rig + Panic

Rip Rig + Panic
  • Type: Band/Group
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Born: 1980 in Bristol, United Kingdom
  • Died: 1983
  • Active: 1980 - 1983

Biography

Rip Rig + Panic was an English post-punk band formed in 1980 by Bruce Smith and Gareth Sager, fronted from 1981 by Neneh Cherry. Its three albums, 'God' (1981), 'I Am Cold' (1982) and 'Attitude' (1983), fused punk with free jazz, funk and dub. The band split in 1983 and mutated into *Float Up CP*. Cherry went on to solo fame.

Genres

Rip Rig + Panic Discography

  • God (1981) - Album - rated 3.96/5
  • I Am Cold (1982) - Album - rated 3.83/5
  • Attitude (1983) - Album - rated 3.7/5

Members

  • Bruce Smith - drums, percussion (1980–1983)
  • Gareth Sager - guitar, saxophone, keyboards, vocals (1980–1983)
  • Sean Oliver - bass, vocals (1980–1983)
  • Mark Springer - piano, saxophone, vocals (1980–1983)
  • Neneh Cherry - vocals (1981–1983)

Frequent Collaborators