UK Open Mic

Rich

Meet Amersham-born UK Open Mic performer, Rich:

Rich

Hi Rich, thanks for joining us! Let’s get into it:

Do you play solo only, or also in a group?

Solo

How old are you?

45

Where were you born?

Amersham

Where did you grow up?

High Wycombe

How did that place influence your music? (if at all!)

College Town Hall & Pubs had early Punk

Where are you based now, and why?

High Wycombe

What got you into making music in the first place?

I’m a writer covering controversial news stories

What instrument/s do you play?

Spoken Word

Who would be in your top 10 musical influences, and why?

John Cooper Clark Benjamin Zephaniah

Do you write your own songs?

Yes

How many years have you been writing songs for?

Half a dozen

What process, or processes, do you often find yourself using when you write songs?

Newspaper stories

Why did you get into playing them in the first place?

I wanted to pay tribute to an old friend

What advice would you give new performers who are just starting out playing their first open mics?

Go for it someone in the audience will appreciate it

If it’s not already, are you hoping to make music your full-time career?

No

What’s the most exciting project you’re working on at the moment?

Knife Crime

Do you have your own music video, channel or playlist you’d like to share?

Where is the main place should people go to find out more about you?

spillwords.com/author/rich

What other sites/profiles should people go to to find out more about you?

H3Richard Piercer3

We’re done! Anything else you want to share before we go?

Yes I hope you consider all genres even for feature shows

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