This is the first single from Christchurch musician Michael Braithwaite known as Ritckie Venus. A former Elvis Impersonator. He has played in bands around Christchurch since the 1960's. He appeared on the TV talent show Opportunity Knocks in 1978. In 1982 he teamed up with the recently formed Flying Nun Records and released this single. Its catalog number was FN008. The Blue Beetles feature John Segova (Markie) who has played in various New Zealand bands from The Axemen and Shaft to Don McGlashan And The Seven Sisters.
Ritchie Venus & The Blue Beetles
Norman Dufty
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Drums
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Martin Ellis
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Bass
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John Markie
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Guitar
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Ritchie Venus
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Vocals/Guitar
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| Vinyl Discography | ||
| Singles | ||
| Bleeding Heart | Flying Nun | 1982 |
| Candy | Onset Offset | 1987 |
| Albums | ||
| Rebel Blood | Onset Offset | 1987 |
| You Can't Fight It | Onset Offset | 1989 |
Recorded off of the 7" vinyl single
Hi enjoying your blog I have been a fan of NZ bands of the sixties for some time and your posts are a learning curve of latter Kiwi music as I download your artwork as well, if it's not to much trouble would you be able to post both labels.
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