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The Grid

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About Me

The Grid formed after Richard Norris met Dave Ball in 1987 during the recording of 'Jack The Tab', one of the UK's first Acid House albums. The album was co-produced by Norris and Genesis P.Orridge. The Grid released 10 singles from 1988 - 1995, all of which made the UK charts, including 'Floatation', 'Crystal Clear', 'Texas Cowboys', 'Figure Of 8', 'Rollercoaster' and the million-selling 'Swamp Thing'. They released three albums ('Electric Head', '456' and 'Evolver') and a compilation ('Music For Dancing'). The Grid have remixed and produced numerous artists including Brian Eno, Yello, Pet Shop Boys, Erasure, Billy Ray Martin, Happy Mondays, Boy George, Robert Fripp, Sun Ra, Marc Almond and more. Grid tracks have been used extensively on television ('Coronation St', 'Emmerdale', 'Home and Away', 'Footballer's Wives', 'Eastenders' etc), and in film ('Pret A Porter', 'Pecker', 'Meeting The President').The band took a break in 1995. Dave Ball went on to remix Faust, David Bowie and the Pet Shop Boys and produce Kylie Minogue, while Richard Norris has produced and remixed tracks for artists including Joe Strummer, Perry Farrell and Black Grape. His electronic band the Droyds have remixed Ladytron, Client and Armand Van Helden. He has recently completed the official Paul Oakenfold autobiography (out now!) whilst Dave is just about to release a new collection of Soft Cell remixes on Mercury/Universal with Marc Almond called "Heat - the remixes" (with Grid remixes!) which is due for release in 2008.The Grid got back together in 2005 and have been working on a new album for release on Some Bizzare in 2008. They have recently remixed Soft Cell ('Sex Dwarf' and 'So'), Jackie Chan, Mighty K, Client and Atomizer and have worked on new tracks with Marc Almond.Watch this space for regular uploads of new and rare Grid material; check out the Grid mixes of Man Parrish 'Hip Hop Be Bop' and the B52's 'Private Idaho' (B52's mix available at www.planetclique.net)...The Grid single "Put Your Hands Together" (including remixes by Paul Jackson, MHC, Kriss Darang, The Grid & FA4S) was recently released to great response & the new album "Doppelganger" was released March 24th 2008 on Some Bizzare & was a great success both critically & publicly. It is available via ITunes, Amazon, Beatport & all the usual digital sites & also available at both HMV & Zavvi as well as on their download sites.....STOP PRESS....The Grid are confirmed to play both Glastonbury festival & Glade Festival summer 2008. They are also confirmed to attend a panel discussion about the "20th Anniversary of Acid House" at The Great Escape Festival in Brighton on May 16th which is being hosted by TV & radio personality John Robb.....**********THE GRID ARE EXCLUSIVELY MANAGED BY ANGEL ARTISTS ([email protected]) ********** EXCLUSIVE LIVE BOOKINGS BY PRIMARY TALENT ***** *****EXCLUSIVE DJ BOOKINGS BY SEDITION DJS*****

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Member Since: 12/4/2005
Band Website: angel-artists.com
Band Members: ***THE GRID - "SWAMP THING" (VIDEO)*** (ALBUM: EVOLVER)***THE GRID - "TEXAS COWBOYS" (VIDEO)*** (ALBUM: EVOLVER)***THE GRID - "ROLLERCOASTER" (LIVE ON TOTP's)*** (ALBUM: EVOLVER)
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Record Label: Some Bizzare
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My Blog

The Grid Confirmed For 20th Anniversary Of Acid House @Great Escape Festival May 2008

We'll be at The Great Escape Festival on May 16th in Brighton with Phil Hartnoll (Orbital/Long Range) & Nick Smith (Long Range) talking about the "20th Anniversary Of Acid House" on a panel being host...
Posted by The Grid on Thu, 08 May 2008 05:21:00 PST

The Grid Confirmed To Play Glastonbury Dance Tent June 2008

We've been confirmed to play the Dance tent at this years Glastonbury Festival on 23rd June.This will be the first time that The Grid have played this legendary festival so we are really looking forwa...
Posted by The Grid on Thu, 08 May 2008 05:16:00 PST

The Grid Confirmed To Play Glade Festival July 2008

We have been confirmed to play the Main Stage at this years Glade Festival on 20th July.We should be playing some of our classics such as Swamp Thing, Texas Cowboys & Flotation as well as some new tra...
Posted by The Grid on Thu, 08 May 2008 05:13:00 PST

First Doppelganger review

The first review of ’Doppelganger’ we’ve seen is from Simon Price in the Independent. You can read it here:http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/r eviews/album-the-gri...
Posted by The Grid on Mon, 24 Mar 2008 02:19:00 PST

***Grid Remix Soft Cell For Mercury/Universal***

We have supplied two remixes for the forthcoming Soft Cell remix album "Heat - The Remixes" due out this year on Mercury/Universal.They are as follows: "SO" & "SEX DWARF".....We'll let you know when t...
Posted by The Grid on Sat, 02 Feb 2008 06:40:00 PST

***New Grid Photos***

We have just completed a day's photography shoot in deepest Sussex. We will put up some more for you to see as & when....Grid
Posted by The Grid on Sat, 02 Feb 2008 06:31:00 PST

The Grid Live in March 2008

Wednesday 26 March 2008SJM CONCERTS PRESENTSTHE GRIDPLUS SPECIAL GUESTSDave Ball and Richard Norris a.k.a The Grid are widely recognised as dance music innovators. They released 3 successful albums be...
Posted by The Grid on Wed, 23 Jan 2008 01:10:00 PST

21.10.06: The first Grid gig in a decade...

The Grid play their first gig in 10 years at SOVIET 2, an all night party in a converted cinema at The Coronet, Elephant and Castle, London. 4 floors, cinema, and a line up as follows: THE GRID PHIL H...
Posted by The Grid on Tue, 25 Jul 2006 09:55:00 PST

The Grid remix Jackie Chan!

The Grid have just completed a mix of a song featuring martial arts legend Jackie Chan on vocals. The song, written by film idol Chelsia Chan, is to be released in Asia as part of an album of artists ...
Posted by The Grid on Wed, 01 Feb 2006 07:21:00 PST

Congratulations Harold Pinter

Congratulations to Harold Pinter on winning the Nobel prize. Read his Nobel speech here: http://books.guardian.co.uk/news/articles/0,6109,1661516,00. html  ...
Posted by The Grid on Thu, 08 Dec 2005 05:10:00 PST