Bardot (English band) explained

Bardot were a trio of singer/songwriters whose sound was sometimes compared to Crosby, Stills & Nash and The Eagles. The band released 'Rockin In Rhythm' in 1978 on the RCA label, a collection of polished folk rock songs heavy on melody and complex harmonies.^[1] Three singles were also released, the debut Witchfire hitting number 14 in the Dutch charts.^{[2] [3]}
Ray McRiner on guitar and vocals, was also known for his compositions, arrangement, vocal and instrumental work with Sweet, and as touring guitarist for the band.^{[4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]}
Laurie Andrew on guitar and vocals, was also a successful solo recording artist in his own right with the single I'll Never Love Anyone Anymore, a top of the Pops appearance,^{[10] [11]} along with composition and vocal credits for work with Sir Cliff Richard, Boney M, Traks, Gianco, Keith Forsey (session musician for Harold Faltermeyer and Giorgio Moroder among others), and Lesley Duncan.^{[12] [13] [14]}

Personnel

• Ray McRiner - composer, guitar, vocals
• Laurie Andrew - composer, vocals
• Chris Bradford - composer, vocals
• Pip Williams - producer

Discography

Albums

• 1978 - Rockin in Rhythm^{[15] [16] [17]}
• 1978 - No Bad Habits (Graham Bonnet) - backing vocals^[18]

Singles

• 1977 - 7" Witchfire / Hero's Reward^[19]
• 1978 - 7" Julie / Mountain Side (Netherlands)^[20]
• 1978 - 7" No-One Cries / All The Ladies^[20]

External links

• https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL482C509D1E42B8C3
• http://www.marsbardot.com/
• http://www.last.fm/music/Bardot+(UK)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Rockin In Rhythm @ MusicStack. MusicStack DB. 28 April 2014.
2. Web site: Witchfire Top 40 Hit. www.top40.nl. 20 August 2014.
3. Web site: Witchfire Chart Position 14. www.top40.nl. 20 August 2014.
4. Web site: Ray McRiner credits. All Music database.. Writing, arrangement, vocal and instrumental credits for work with The Sweet. 30 April 2014.
5. Web site: Ray McRiner credits. Artist Direct database. . Writing, arrangement, vocal and instrumental credits for work with The Sweet. 30 April 2014.
6. Web site: Ray McRiner credits. Discogs database. . Writing, arrangement, vocal and instrumental credits for work with The Sweet. 30 April 2014.
7. Web site: Ray McRiner in Sweet article. Musicmight Rock database. Live touring credits for work with The Sweet. 30 April 2014.
8. Web site: Ray McRiner in Sweet article. Signal2 radio station database . https://archive.today/20140429091149/http://www.signal2.co.uk/music/artist/sweet/bio/ . dead . 29 April 2014 . Live touring credits for work with The Sweet . 30 April 2014 .
9. Web site: Ray McRiner in Sweet article. Classic Rock Bottom database. Live touring and composer credits for work with The Sweet. 30 April 2014.
10. Web site: www.dailymotion.com video archive. Video of Laurie Andrew on top of The Pops. 13 April 2011. 30 April 2014.
11. Web site: pro-labs.imdb.com. IMDB entry for BBC TV program Top of the Pops appearance. 30 April 2014.
12. Web site: Laurie Andrew credits. All Music database. Writing and vocal credits for work with Sir Cliff Richard, Bardot, and Leslie Duncan.. 30 April 2014.
13. Web site: Laurie Andrew credits. 45cat vinyl seven inch single online archive. Writing, performance credits for solo single. 30 April 2014.
14. Web site: Laurie Andrew credits. Discogs database. Writing, performance credits. 30 April 2014.
15. Web site: Rockin In Rhythm @ Allmusic. AllMusic.
16. Web site: MTV.com Rockin In Rhythm track listing. MTV. https://web.archive.org/web/20140429081841/http://www.mtv.com/artists/bardot/discography/383277/. dead. 29 April 2014. 28 April 2014.
17. Web site: Rockin In Rhythm @ MSN.com. 28 April 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140429075954/http://music.msn.com/music/album/bardot/rockin-in-rhythm/. 29 April 2014. dead.
18. Web site: No Bad Habits @ Discogs. Discogs.
19. Web site: Witchfire @ Discogs. Discogs.
20. Web site: Bardot @ 45cat.