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Blue Bishops

A Blues, Rhythm and Blues and rock band formed in 1994. The band has released four albums to date: 'Blue Bishops', 'deep', 'BOOTLEG' and the latest 2010 release, 'in the Red.'

The current lineup is Geoff Grange [Bill Wyman's Hot Dogs, Sons of Heroes] on vocals, lead guitar and harmonica, Jim Rodford [The Kinks, The Zombies, Argent, The Animals] on Bass, Simon Burrett on guitar, slide guitar and vocals, and Justin Hildreth [Joan Armatrading, Nina Hagen, Blancmange, Lene Lovich] on drums.

Past members of the band include Richard Webb and John Fisher [Audience] on drums and Graeme Wheatley [Tenpole Tudor] and Martin Turner [Wishbone Ash] on bass.

Guests on recordings and live shows include Martin Barre [Jethro Tull], Rod Argent [Argent,The Zombies], John 'Rabbit' Bundrick [The Who, Free], Jon Noyce [Jethro Tull, Gary Moore], Steve Rodford [The Zombies] and Chris Hook [Voyager].

The current album, 'In the Red' is the first ever collaboration between producers John Leckie and Stuart Epps.

The band is best known for its performances on the UK blues and R+B circuit and its tours in Europe.

Festival appearances include Bishopstock, Gent Festival, Swing Wespelaar, The Great British R+B Festival, Colne and Blues at the Fort.