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| − | On page 99 of [[Broken Music]] [[Sting]] tells us that he met [[Gerry Richardson]] in the fall of [[1972]] at college. But on page 101 [[Sting]] recalls a meeting on a wintry Sunday in his first term (which probably was [[1971]]). [[Sting]] mentions that he played with Earthrise for about a year until Gerry leaves for an engagement in Bristol. [[Sting]] then auditions for the [[Phoenix Jazzmen]] and the [[Newcastle Big Band (band) | Newcastle Big Band]]. | + | On page 99 of [[Broken Music]] [[Sting]] tells us that he met [[Gerry Richardson]] in the fall of [[1972]] at college. |
| + | But on page 101 [[Sting]] recalls a meeting on a wintry Sunday in his first term (which probably was [[1971]]). | ||
| + | [[Sting]] mentions that he played with Earthrise for about a year until Gerry leaves for an engagement in Bristol. [[Sting]] then auditions for the [[Phoenix Jazzmen]] and the [[Newcastle Big Band (band) | Newcastle Big Band]]. | ||
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| + | In a [[2003]] interview [[Sting]] mentions that he and Gerry had two years together at college. This might indicate that he actually met him in late [[1971]] until he left in late [[1972]] or early [[1973]]. | ||
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Revision as of 02:17, 6 September 2011
| Earthrise | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin: | Newcastle upon Tyne, England, UK |
| Years active: | YYYY - YYYY |
| Label(s): | none |
| Associated acts: | Phoenix Jazzmen, Newcastle Big Band, Last Exit |
| Website: | none |
| Members | |
| Gerry Richardson Paul Elliott Aldo Steve Gordon Sumner Megan | |
Contents
Band history
On page 99 of Broken Music Sting tells us that he met Gerry Richardson in the fall of 1972 at college. But on page 101 Sting recalls a meeting on a wintry Sunday in his first term (which probably was 1971). Sting mentions that he played with Earthrise for about a year until Gerry leaves for an engagement in Bristol. Sting then auditions for the Phoenix Jazzmen and the Newcastle Big Band.
In a 2003 interview Sting mentions that he and Gerry had two years together at college. This might indicate that he actually met him in late 1971 until he left in late 1972 or early 1973.
Band members
- Gerry Richardson - keyboards
- Paul Elliott - drums
- Aldo - Italian trumpet and flügelhorn
- Steve - tenor saxophone
- Gordon Sumner - bass and backing vocals
- Megan - vocals
Discography
The band didn't release any material.
Awards & Honors
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Quotations and Trivia
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See also
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External links
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- BAND NAME at the Fan History
References
sources: Broken Music
