Rich Kids - The Vortex, London - 29th August 1977

Massive Thanks goes out to Javier, for supplying me with this Rich Kids gem.

I wasnt aware that this gig even existed, and its pretty decent sound quality as well

Tracks:
01 Burning Sounds
02 Rich Kids
03 No Lip
04 Hung On You
05 I Think We're Alone Now
06 Strange One
07 Empty Words
08 Pretty Vacant
09 No Lip II
10 Burning Sounds II
11 (encore)
12 I Think We're Alone Now II
13 Rich Kids II

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Rich Kids - 18th October 1978, Reading University

Here's an audio rip of a gig that was filmed for TV in 1978.

This is the only Rich Kids audio I have that hasn't been previously posted, but this weeks reunion gig has motivated me to dig it out and share it with you all.

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Rich Kids - 23rd June 2016 - O2 Academy, Islington, London - An Acid Drops exclusive recording

So here's the one you've all been waiting for. Rich Kids reunion gig from the Double Header along with The Professionals.

This is the first time the band have performed together since Steve New's passing back in 2010.

Two new members joined the band in the form of Spandau Ballet Legend Gary Kemp on guitar and James Hallawell on keyboards.

A great performance from a very much under rated band. I truly hope they do more shows together.

above - Glen & me before the show

Recorded by myself

An exclusive to Acid Drops and not currently available anywhere else on the internet.

Artwork included, created by myself.

Feel free to share this anywhere you want, a note of credit to myself would be appreciated though. Thank You!

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Enjoy!

A PILHead Recording PH003



Rich Kids & Professionals - Together on the same bill

Yeah you read it right - Rich Kids have reformed - Yeeeeeeeeeees! I'm off to see a lot of bands this year but this one announcement has got me really excited. Rich Kids and The Professionals together on the same night. Two ex - Pistols for the price of one.

I've already got my ticket via O2 pre sale. This one will sell out.

Surely this is a must see gig??? 

tickets from ticketweb here

pre sale priority tickets via O2 here

Rich Kids new links added by request

Had a request from Mick Mercer for new links for the Rich Kids posts.#

So for Mick (and anyone else out there)this has been done.

Rich Kids posts can be found here

Rich Kids - 31st October 1977 - John Peel Session

I cant believe I haven posted this before
It is exactly what it says it is
Enjoy!

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Rich Kids - 7th May 1978, Lyceum, London

Here's a little Rich Kids recording for you all, it's not the full gig & not the greatest quality but as usual I still think its worth having as there's not a lot out there from this band.
Tracks:
01 Put You In The Picture
02 Here Come The Nice
03 Lovers & Fools
04 Ghosts Of Princes In Towers
05 Bullet Proof Lover
06 Rich Kids

get M4A format here

Recording & Artwork originally taken from Marky Dread's old King Rocker Blog

Rich Kids - 20th March 1978, John Peel Session

Here's a nice little recording that the Rich Kids did for BBC Radio 1's John Peel show back in '78.
Tracks:
01 Ghosts Of Princes In Towers
02 Lovers & Fools
03 Empty Words
04 Here Comes The Nice

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Rich Kids - 30th January 1978, Tiffany's, Halesowen

A somewhat tinny recording of a thoroughly enjoyable performance by the Rich Kids. I must admit that this is not a rare recording & is easily available on other sites/blogs on the net.
Tracks:
01 band come on stage
02 Here Come The Nice
03 Strange One
04 Lovers & Fools
05 Empty Words
06 Hung OnYou
07 Shape Of Things To Come
08 Burning Sounds
09 Ghosts Of Princes In Towers
10 Cheap Emotions
11 Pretty Vacant
12 Put You In The Picture
13 Young Girls
14 Bullet Proof Lover
15 Rich Kids

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Recording & Artwork originally taken from the King Rocker Rocks On Blog (Marky Dread)

Rich Kids - 7th January 2010, O2 Academy, Islington, London

Here's a nice little recording from last year. Its an edited recording of the Rich Kids reunion show. They got together for one last time as a benefit for Steve New - who sadly passed away on 24th May that year.

Tracks:
01 Strange One
02 Hung On You
03 Put You In The Picture (this track is from a different source- added for your enjoyment)
04 Rich Kids
05 Here Come The Nice
06 Only Arsenic
07 Ghosts Of Princes In Towers
08 All Or Nothing (encore)
09 Rich Kids (encore)

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artwork & recording originally supplied by Marky Dread

Rich Kids - 3rd December 1977, Gibus Club, Paris, France

Here's an average sounding audience recording. It seems cut in places, but that just could be editing out crowd noise by the original taper back in the day. I've had this a while now but only found out the exact date a couple of days ago when someone sent me a dated download with a photo of the original poster advertising the gig.
Tracks:
01 Rich Kids
02 Here Come The Nice
03 Strange One
04 Empty Words
05 Ghosts Of Princes In Towers
06 Hung On You
07 Johnny B Goode (Pretty Vacant)
08 Lovers & Fools
09 Burning Sounds
10 Sha La La La Lee
11 Put You In The Picture
12 Young Girls (cuts out at end)

get MP3 here
no artwork

Rich Kids - Double Rich compilation

Thought I would upload another little extra for everyone.This one is a Rich Kids compilation. Its an audio rip of various TV and live appearances made by the band.The tracks vary in quality, but none of them are poor quality. I originally downloaded this from the blog King Rocker Rocks On. THe above artwork was taken from the same place. There's so little Rich Kids out there so any addition is very welcome
Tracks:
01 Pretty Vacant (DOA Movie)
02 Bullet Proof Lover (Impact TV show '77)
03 Rich Kids (Impact TV show '77)
04 Young Girls (Impact TV show '77)
05 Rich Kids (Revolver TV show '78)
06 Ghosts Of Princes In Towers (Revolver TV show '78)
07 12 Miles High (Revolver TV show '78)
08 Ghosts Of Princes In Towers (Revolver TV show '78)
09 Rich Kids (unknown venue '78)
10 Here Come The Nice (unknown venue '78)
11 Cheap Emotions (unknown venue '78)
12 Shape Of Things To Come (unknown venue '78)

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Originally supplied by Marky Dread (he may even have been the guy that originally collected these tracks & put them together)

Rich Kids - 22nd July 1978, Barbarellas, Birmingham

An enjoyable recording of Glen Matlock's first post Pistols offering with Steve New (R.I.P.), Rusty Egan & Midge Ure

Tracks:
01 Marching Men

02 Here Comes The Nice

03 Put You In The Picture

04 Empty Words

05 Young Girls

06 Bullet Proof Lover

07 Lovers & Fools

08 12 Miles High

09 Holy, Holy

10 Burnings Sounds

11 Strange One

12 Cheap Emotions

13 Hung On You

14 Ghosts Of Princes In Towers

15 Shake Appeal

16 Rich Kids

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Thanks goes to Marky & his 'King Rocker Rocks On' blog for originally uploading this gem.