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Richard Cruden

Guitarist / Producer / Songwriter

About Me

Richard has a sound ability on the guitar showcasing a style beyond his years. With influences from Zeppelin to Vai he produces music that is melodic, powerful yet sensitive to emotion. The debut album 'Rectify' is out now to download ( iTunes , Amazon , Napster , emusic ).
Richard has also worked as a session guitarist with South African artist Samantha Horwill, Ben Appleby Band, The Heat (Pete Friesen) Strong Reaction Music, Ghost Productions and Pop Idol Finalist Becca Hossany.
For enquires email [email protected] Or visit the website. www.richardcruden.co.uk

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Member Since: 11/4/2005
Band Website: richardcruden.co.uk
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Live Band

Richard Cruden - Guitar
Dave Cottrell - Drums
Andy Lynn - Bass

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Influences: Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Led Zeppelin, RHCP, Queen, Eva Cassidy, Mike oldfield........the list goes on...
Sounds Like: "Try replacing your vocal chords with guitar strings and your pretty close!"
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Funky blues solo improvisation

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=4mF7cn4Q2aA Funky, bluesy soloing using the Vox satchurator pedal....
Posted by Richard Cruden on Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:58:00 PST

CD’s available at a supremely good price!

Hi Folks, Its been a busy last few weeks in rehearsals with Dave and Andy with new music being written ready for the live show. It is sounding good!! So not too long before we are all let loose! ...
Posted by Richard Cruden on Thu, 15 May 2008 04:34:00 PST

Opening for Joe Satriani?

Hi guys, Would appreciate your support this time on Guitar Idol! Drop by the page Richard's guitar idol page and cast your vote :o) Winner gets to open for Joe Satriani at LGS 2008. Plus check o...
Posted by Richard Cruden on Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:50:00 PST

Going Live...

Hey all, A quick update...drummer Dave Cottrell and bassman Andy Lynn (aka Kostokovic) will completing the live band. We are in first rehearsals working on tracks from the album plus a few m...
Posted by Richard Cruden on Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:51:00 PST

New Video...

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Posted by Richard Cruden on Sun, 09 Mar 2008 05:04:00 PST

Downloads & Pre-Order the CD...

Greetings all, It's a funny thing time? One day I thought about writing, recording, playing, mixing, mastering and distributing my own CD. That was 6 years ago. But today, aided by time, coupled with...
Posted by Richard Cruden on Sun, 03 Feb 2008 06:39:00 PST

Much Appreciated...

Hey all, Just a Thankyou to all you guys who have dropped by the myspace so far and left your words of wisdom and support. It is all very much appreciated. RC...
Posted by Richard Cruden on Sun, 17 Feb 2008 02:36:00 PST

Album Release date

Hey All, The new album 'Rectify' is to be released online on March 17th 2008 and available to download through iTunes (worldwide), Napster, Amazon, Rhapsody and others. You will also be able to pre-or...
Posted by Richard Cruden on Tue, 22 Jan 2008 01:06:00 PST

Videos

Hey all, There are now a couple of videos up of me playing through some of the album tracks. Ill add more when I get more time :o)Check it out Rich Check it out!...
Posted by Richard Cruden on Sun, 25 Nov 2007 11:24:00 PST

Mailing list

Just a quick one! If you are subscribing to the mailing list (or god forbid, unsubscribing!) then you may encounter a pop-up from myspace. This is just a security measure they have put on so that all ...
Posted by Richard Cruden on Tue, 17 Jul 2007 11:13:00 PST