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{{Short description|English new wave band}}
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| years_active = 1977 – 1979<br/>2010 – 2019 (occasionally)
| years_active = 1977 – 1979<br/>2010 – 2019 (occasionally)
| label = [[EMI]]
| label = [[EMI]]
| associated_acts = [[Glen Matlock]], [[Sex Pistols]], [[The Clash]], [[Midge Ure]], [[Slik]], [[PVC2]], [[Thin Lizzy]], [[Skids (band)|Skids]], [[Visage (band)|Visage]], [[Ultravox]], Jimmy Norton's Explosion, The Spectres, [[General Public]], [[Big Audio Dynamite]], [[Carbon/Silicon]], Beastellabeast
| associated_acts = [[Glen Matlock]], [[Sex Pistols]], [[The Clash]], [[Midge Ure]], [[Slik]], [[PVC2]], [[Thin Lizzy]], [[Skids (band)|Skids]], [[Visage (band)|Visage]], [[Ultravox]], [[General Public]], [[Big Audio Dynamite]], [[Carbon/Silicon]]
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| past_members = [[Glen Matlock]]<br/>[[Steve New]]<br/>[[Rusty Egan]]<br/>[[Midge Ure]]<br/>[[Mick Jones (The Clash)|Mick Jones]]<br/>Bill Smyth
| past_members = [[Glen Matlock]]<br/>[[Steve New]]<br/>[[Rusty Egan]]<br/>[[Midge Ure]]<br/>[[Mick Jones (The Clash)|Mick Jones]]<br/>Bill Smyth
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'''Rich Kids''' were a short-lived [[New wave music|new wave]] band from [[London]], founded in 1977 by [[Glen Matlock]] following his departure from the [[Sex Pistols]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/262409-Rich-Kids |title=Rich Kids Discography |publisher=Discogs.com |access-date=2015-07-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.punk77.co.uk/groups/rich_kids.htm |title=The Rich Kids - Early UK Punk Rock band |publisher=Punk77.co.uk |access-date=2015-07-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://punkygibbon.co.uk/bands/r/richkids.html |title=Rich Kids |publisher=Punky Gibbon |access-date=2015-07-08}}</ref> The band also included future [[Ultravox]] members [[Midge Ure]] and [[Rusty Egan]], who both later founded [[Visage (band)|Visage]] together. They released one [[album]] and three [[single (music)|singles]] during their existence, from March 1977 to December 1978 (although the official announcement of their disbanding was not made until mid-1979).
'''Rich Kids''' were a short-lived [[New wave music|new wave]] band from [[London]], founded in 1977 by [[Glen Matlock]] following his departure from the [[Sex Pistols]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/262409-Rich-Kids |title=Rich Kids Discography |publisher=Discogs.com |access-date=2015-07-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.punk77.co.uk/groups/rich_kids.htm |title=The Rich Kids - Early UK Punk Rock band |publisher=Punk77.co.uk |access-date=2015-07-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://punkygibbon.co.uk/bands/r/richkids.html |title=Rich Kids |publisher=Punky Gibbon |access-date=2015-07-08}}</ref> The band also included teenage guitarist [[Steve New]], former [[Slik]] and future [[Ultravox]] member [[Midge Ure]] and [[Rusty Egan]], who both later founded [[Visage (band)|Visage]] together. They released one [[album]] and three [[single (music)|singles]] during their existence, from March 1977 to December 1978 (although the official announcement of their disbanding was not made until mid-1979).


Rich Kids were amongst the foremost British exponents of the [[power pop]] style, blending influences from 1960s acts such as [[Small Faces]] and [[The Who]] with more recent [[punk rock]] sounds. With only one single making the [[Top 40]] in the [[UK Singles Chart]],<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums">{{cite book
Rich Kids were amongst the foremost British exponents of the [[power pop]] style, blending influences from 1960s acts such as [[Small Faces]] and [[The Who]] with more recent [[punk rock]] sounds. Only the first of their three singles entered the [[Top 40]] in the [[UK Singles Chart]].<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums">{{cite book
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| isbn= 1-904994-10-5}}</ref> Rich Kids join the list of [[one-hit wonder]]s; a list that includes other UK punk or new wave acts such as [[John Cooper Clarke]], [[Graham Fellows|Jilted John]], [[999 (band)|999]], the [[Radio Stars]], and [[The Vibrators]].


==Career==
==Career==
Rich Kids were formed in 1977 by bass player [[Glen Matlock]] after he left [[Sex Pistols]]. An early line-up consisted of [[keyboardist]] and guitar player Bill Smyth, [[Rusty Egan]] on [[Drum kit|drums]], [[Steve New]] on [[lead guitar]], and [[The Clash]]'s [[Mick Jones (The Clash)|Mick Jones]], who acted as a session live player.<ref name="Strong">Strong, Martin C.: "The Great Alternative & Indie Discography", 1999, Canongate, {{ISBN|0-86241-913-1}}</ref> [[Glaswegian]] [[Midge Ure]], whose band [[Slik]] had split up and reformed as the punk sounding [[PVC2]], moved to [[London]] and joined Rich Kids.<ref name="google1">{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=4WM6Cb1z-PwC&q=%22Rich+Kids%22&pg=PA313 |title=Punk Diary: The Ultimate Trainspotter's Guide to Underground Rock, 1970-1982 - George Gimarc |isbn=9780879308483 |access-date=2015-07-08|last1=Gimarc |first1=George |year=2005 }}</ref><ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=4WM6Cb1z-PwC&q=%22Rich+Kids%22&pg=PA313 |title=Punk Diary: The Ultimate Trainspotter's Guide to Underground Rock, 1970-1982 - George Gimarc |isbn=9780879308483 |access-date=2015-07-08|last1=Gimarc |first1=George |year=2005 }}</ref> Smyth left the group followed by Jones, who continued with The Clash.
Rich Kids were formed in 1977 by bass player [[Glen Matlock]] after he left the [[Sex Pistols]]. An early line-up consisted of [[keyboardist]] and guitar player Bill Smyth, [[Rusty Egan]] on [[Drum kit|drums]], [[Steve New]] on [[lead guitar]], and [[The Clash]]'s [[Mick Jones (The Clash)|Mick Jones]], who acted as a session live player.<ref name="Strong">Strong, Martin C.: "The Great Alternative & Indie Discography", 1999, Canongate, {{ISBN|0-86241-913-1}}</ref> [[Glasgow dialect|Glaswegian]] [[Midge Ure]], whose band [[Slik]] had split up and reformed as the punk sounding [[PVC2]], moved to [[London]] and joined Rich Kids.<ref name="google1">{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=4WM6Cb1z-PwC&q=%22Rich+Kids%22&pg=PA313 |title=Punk Diary: The Ultimate Trainspotter's Guide to Underground Rock, 1970-1982 - George Gimarc |isbn=9780879308483 |access-date=2015-07-08|last1=Gimarc |first1=George |year=2005 }}</ref><ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=4WM6Cb1z-PwC&q=%22Rich+Kids%22&pg=PA313 |title=Punk Diary: The Ultimate Trainspotter's Guide to Underground Rock, 1970-1982 - George Gimarc |isbn=9780879308483 |access-date=2015-07-08|last1=Gimarc |first1=George |year=2005 }}</ref> Smyth left the group followed by Jones, who continued with The Clash.


Rich Kids recorded their first set of radio sessions on 1 October 1977 for the 7 November broadcast of [[BBC Radio 1]], hosted by [[Disc jockey|DJ]] [[John Peel]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/johnpeel/sessions/1970s/1977/Oct31therichkids/ |title=Radio 1 - Keeping It Peel - 31/10/1977 The Rich Kids |publisher=BBC.co.uk |access-date=2015-07-08}}</ref> Following on 13 January 1978,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.45cat.com/record/emi2738 |title=Rich Kids - Rich Kids / Empty Words - EMI - UK - EMI 2738 |publisher=45cat.com |access-date=2015-07-08}}</ref> they were ranked at #24 on 4 February UK Charts with their first self-titled single "Rich Kids".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Rich-Kids-Rich-Kids/master/30840 |title=Rich Kids - Rich Kids |publisher=Discogs.com |access-date=2015-07-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/19780129/7501/ |title=Official Singles Chart Top 50 &#124; Official Charts Company |publisher=[[Official Charts Company]] |access-date=2015-07-08}}</ref> This caught more attention from the [[BBC]], who invited them to perform on ''[[Top of the Pops]]'' and several more sets for the short-lived live music TV series [[Revolver (TV series)|''Revolver'']] hosted by [[Peter Cook]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0780805/?ref_=ttep_ep1|title=Revolver: Season 1, Episode 1 (20 May 1978)|publisher=IMDb.com|access-date=2015-07-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0780812/?ref_=ttep_ep8|title=Revolver: Season 1, Episode 8 (2 Sep. 1978)|publisher=IMDb.com|access-date=2015-07-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=99ahAgAAQBAJ&q=Rich+Kids+150&pg=PA250 |title=Popular Music And Television In Britain |date=2013-01-28 |isbn=9781409494171 |access-date=2015-07-08|last1=Inglis |first1=Dr Ian }}</ref><ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=99ahAgAAQBAJ&q=Rich+Kids+157&pg=PA250 |title=Popular Music And Television In Britain |date=2013-01-28 |isbn=9781409494171 |access-date=2015-07-08|last1=Inglis |first1=Dr Ian }}</ref>
Rich Kids recorded their first set of radio sessions on 1 October 1977 for the 7 November broadcast of [[BBC Radio 1]], hosted by [[Disc jockey|DJ]] [[John Peel]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/johnpeel/sessions/1970s/1977/Oct31therichkids/ |title=Radio 1 - Keeping It Peel - 31/10/1977 The Rich Kids |publisher=BBC.co.uk |access-date=2015-07-08}}</ref> Following on 13 January 1978,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.45cat.com/record/emi2738 |title=Rich Kids - Rich Kids / Empty Words - EMI - UK - EMI 2738 |publisher=45cat.com |access-date=2015-07-08}}</ref> they were ranked at #24 on 4 February UK Charts with their first self-titled single "Rich Kids".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Rich-Kids-Rich-Kids/master/30840 |title=Rich Kids - Rich Kids |publisher=Discogs.com |access-date=2015-07-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/19780129/7501/ |title=Official Singles Chart Top 50 &#124; Official Charts Company |publisher=[[Official Charts Company]] |access-date=2015-07-08}}</ref> This caught more attention from the [[BBC]], who invited them to perform on ''[[Top of the Pops]]'' and several more sets for the short-lived live music TV series [[Revolver (TV series)|''Revolver'']] hosted by [[Peter Cook]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0780805/?ref_=ttep_ep1|title=Revolver: Season 1, Episode 1 (20 May 1978)|publisher=IMDb.com|access-date=2015-07-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0780812/?ref_=ttep_ep8|title=Revolver: Season 1, Episode 8 (2 Sep. 1978)|publisher=IMDb.com|access-date=2015-07-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=99ahAgAAQBAJ&q=Rich+Kids+150&pg=PA250 |title=Popular Music And Television In Britain |date=2013-01-28 |isbn=9781409494171 |access-date=2015-07-08|last1=Inglis |first1=Dr Ian }}</ref><ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=99ahAgAAQBAJ&q=Rich+Kids+157&pg=PA250 |title=Popular Music And Television In Britain |date=2013-01-28 |isbn=9781409494171 |access-date=2015-07-08|last1=Inglis |first1=Dr Ian }}</ref>
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Matlock and New went on to tour with [[Iggy Pop]], while Egan and Ure formed a band called The Misfits (not the [[United States|American]] [[horror punk]] band [[Misfits (band)|Misfits]]) and, after short spells with [[Skids (band)|Skids]] and [[Thin Lizzy]], respectively, reunited in [[Visage (band)|Visage]].<ref name="Strong" /> In April 1979, Ure joined [[Ultravox (band)|Ultravox]].<ref name="Strong" />
Matlock and New went on to tour with [[Iggy Pop]], while Egan and Ure formed a band called The Misfits (not the [[United States|American]] [[horror punk]] band [[Misfits (band)|Misfits]]) and, after short spells with [[Skids (band)|Skids]] and [[Thin Lizzy]], respectively, reunited in [[Visage (band)|Visage]].<ref name="Strong" /> In April 1979, Ure joined [[Ultravox (band)|Ultravox]].<ref name="Strong" />


On 7 January 2010, the band played a one-off reunion concert at The [[Islington Academy|O2 Academy Islington]], [[London]] in aid of Steve New.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.clashmusic.com/news/rich-kids-reform |title=Rich Kids Reform &#124; News &#124; Clash Magazine |publisher=Clashmusic.com |access-date=2015-07-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.clashmusic.com/news/rich-kids-reformation-details |title=Rich Kids Reformation Details &#124; News &#124; Clash Magazine |publisher=Clashmusic.com |access-date=2015-07-08}}</ref> New died from [[cancer]] on 24 May 2010.<ref name="independent.co.uk"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://shapersofthe80s.com/2010/05/24/2010-%E2%9E%A4-rich-kid-steve-new-aka-stella-nova-dies-at-50 |title=2010 ➤ Rich Kid Steve New (aka Stella Nova) dies at 50 |publisher=Shapersofthe80s.com |date=2010-05-24 |access-date=2013-06-17}}</ref>
On 7 January 2010, the band played a one-off reunion concert at The [[Islington Academy|O2 Academy Islington]], [[London]] in aid of Steve New.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.clashmusic.com/news/rich-kids-reform |title=Rich Kids Reform &#124; News &#124; Clash Magazine |date=27 November 2009 |publisher=Clashmusic.com |access-date=2015-07-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.clashmusic.com/news/rich-kids-reformation-details |title=Rich Kids Reformation Details &#124; News &#124; Clash Magazine |date=3 December 2009 |publisher=Clashmusic.com |access-date=2015-07-08}}</ref> New died from [[cancer]] on 24 May 2010.<ref name="independent.co.uk"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://shapersofthe80s.com/2010/05/24/2010-%E2%9E%A4-rich-kid-steve-new-aka-stella-nova-dies-at-50 |title=2010 ➤ Rich Kid Steve New (aka Stella Nova) dies at 50 |publisher=Shapersofthe80s.com |date=2010-05-24 |access-date=2013-06-17}}</ref>
[[File:RICH_KIDS_-_LIVE_IN_LONDON_27.03.2019.png|thumb|Rich Kids with [[Neal X]] on guitar in 2019.]]
In February 2016, it was announced that Rich Kids, with [[Gary Kemp]] on lead guitar and James Hallawell on keyboard, would reform for a joint headline show with [[The Professionals (band)|The Professionals]] at London's [[O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire]] for 16 May.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.withguitars.com/rich-kids-professionals-joint-headline-show-announced-first-time-ever|title=Rich Kids and The Professionals – Joint Headline Show Announced For The First Time Ever|website=WithGuitars|access-date=2016-03-25}}</ref> The show was rescheduled for 23 June due to the ongoing structural work at the venue.


The band reunited for a one-off appearance at the [[Vive Le Rock (magazine)|Vive Le Rock]] awards at The [[Islington Academy|O2 Academy Islington]], [[London]] on 27 March 2019, with [[Neal X]] of [[Sigue Sigue Sputnik]] standing in on lead guitar.<ref>{{Cite tweet|number=1111155552690888704|user=midgeure1|title=Rich Kids.......|first=Midge|last=Ure|author-link=Midge Ure|date=Mar 28, 2019|access-date=19 November 2023}}</ref>
On February 2016, it was announced that Rich Kids, with [[Gary Kemp]] on lead guitar and James Hallawell on keyboard, would reform for a joint headline show with [[The Professionals (band)|The Professionals]] at London’s [[O2 Shepherds Bush Empire]] for 16 May.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.withguitars.com/rich-kids-professionals-joint-headline-show-announced-first-time-ever|title=Rich Kids and The Professionals – Joint Headline Show Announced For The First Time Ever|website=WithGuitars|access-date=2016-03-25}}</ref> The show was rescheduled for 23 June due to the ongoing structural work at the venue.

The band reunited for a one-off appearance at the [[Vive Le Rock (magazine)|Vive Le Rock]] awards at The [[Islington Academy|O2 Academy Islington]], [[London]] on 27 March 2019, with [[Neal X]] of [[Sigue Sigue Sputnik]] standing in on lead guitar.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/midgeure1/status/1111155552690888704|title=Rich Kids.......pic.twitter.com/4cq7uM1rM0|first=Midge|last=Ure|website=Twitter.com|date=27 March 2019}}</ref>


==Personnel==
==Personnel==
*[[Midge Ure]] − [[lead vocals]], [[rhythm guitar]], [[Keyboard instrument|keyboards]] (1977–1979, 2010, 2016, 2019)
*[[Midge Ure]] − [[lead vocals]], [[rhythm guitar]], [[Keyboard instrument|keyboards]] (1977–1979, 2010, 2016, 2019)
*[[Glen Matlock]] − [[Bass (guitar)|bass]], lead vocals, [[backing vocals]] (1977–1979, 2010, 2016, 2019)
*[[Glen Matlock]] − [[Bass (guitar)|bass]], lead and [[backing vocals]] (1977–1979, 2010, 2016, 2019)
*[[Rusty Egan]] − [[drums]] (1977–1979, 2010, 2016, 2019)
*[[Rusty Egan]] − [[drums]] (1977–1979, 2010, 2016, 2019)
*[[Steve New]] − [[lead guitar]], keyboards, backing vocals (1977–1979, 2010)
*[[Steve New]] − [[lead guitar]], keyboards, backing vocals (1977–1979, 2010; their death)
*[[Mick Jones (The Clash)|Mick Jones]] − guitar, backing vocals (1977)
*[[Mick Jones (The Clash)|Mick Jones]] − guitar, backing vocals (1977)
*Bill Smyth − keyboard (1977)
*Bill Smyth − keyboards (1977)

=== Guest musicians ===
*[[Gary Kemp]] – lead guitar, backing vocals (2016)
*James Hallawell – keyboards (2016)
*[[Neal X]] – lead guitar, backing vocals (2019)

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==Discography==
==Discography==
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For other uses, see Rich Kids (disambiguation).

Rich Kids
L-R; Steve New, Midge Ure, Rusty Egan, Glen Matlock
L-R; Steve New, Midge Ure, Rusty Egan, Glen Matlock
Background information
OriginLondon, England
GenresPunk rock, power pop, new wave
Years active1977 – 1979
2010 – 2019 (occasionally)
LabelsEMI
Past membersGlen Matlock
Steve New
Rusty Egan
Midge Ure
Mick Jones
Bill Smyth

Rich Kids were a short-lived new wave band from London, founded in 1977 by Glen Matlock following his departure from the Sex Pistols.[1][2][3] The band also included teenage guitarist Steve New, former Slik and future Ultravox member Midge Ure and Rusty Egan, who both later founded Visage together. They released one album and three singles during their existence, from March 1977 to December 1978 (although the official announcement of their disbanding was not made until mid-1979).

Rich Kids were amongst the foremost British exponents of the power pop style, blending influences from 1960s acts such as Small Faces and The Who with more recent punk rock sounds. Only the first of their three singles entered the Top 40 in the UK Singles Chart.[4]

Career

Rich Kids were formed in 1977 by bass player Glen Matlock after he left the Sex Pistols. An early line-up consisted of keyboardist and guitar player Bill Smyth, Rusty Egan on drums, Steve New on lead guitar, and The Clash's Mick Jones, who acted as a session live player.[5] Glaswegian Midge Ure, whose band Slik had split up and reformed as the punk sounding PVC2, moved to London and joined Rich Kids.[6][7] Smyth left the group followed by Jones, who continued with The Clash.

Rich Kids recorded their first set of radio sessions on 1 October 1977 for the 7 November broadcast of BBC Radio 1, hosted by DJ John Peel.[8] Following on 13 January 1978,[9] they were ranked at #24 on 4 February UK Charts with their first self-titled single "Rich Kids".[10][11] This caught more attention from the BBC, who invited them to perform on Top of the Pops and several more sets for the short-lived live music TV series Revolver hosted by Peter Cook.[12][13][14][15]

On 22 March, they recorded a further session for John Peel's 3 April broadcast.[16] Another single, "Marching Men"[17][18] was released on 19 May as means to promote the release of their album produced by Mick Ronson. Despite taping a video promo for Donnie Sutherland and After Dark, the song did not chart. At their Lyceum show in spring 1978, Ronson played guitar and Ian McLagan (ex-Faces) played keyboards. Several of the band's performances were featured in the 1980 film D.O.A..[19][20]

Matlock and New later played with Sid Vicious in the band Vicious White Kids, which only played one concert.[21]

The Rich Kids released the album [22] Ghosts of Princes in Towers, and the single of the same name, in August, with the latter ranking only at #51.[23][24][25] Their last TV appearance was at the University of Reading where they taped a live show for Rock Goes to College on 27 October.[20][26][27] But the band ran into creative differences as they recorded demos for a second album. Having acquired a synthesiser, Ure, alongside bandmate Egan, wanted to integrate the new instrument into the band's sound while Matlock and New preferred to remain with traditional guitars and drums. This resulted in the group's decision to go their separate ways.[6]

Matlock and New went on to tour with Iggy Pop, while Egan and Ure formed a band called The Misfits (not the American horror punk band Misfits) and, after short spells with Skids and Thin Lizzy, respectively, reunited in Visage.[5] In April 1979, Ure joined Ultravox.[5]

On 7 January 2010, the band played a one-off reunion concert at The O2 Academy Islington, London in aid of Steve New.[28][29] New died from cancer on 24 May 2010.[27][30]

Rich Kids with Neal X on guitar in 2019.

In February 2016, it was announced that Rich Kids, with Gary Kemp on lead guitar and James Hallawell on keyboard, would reform for a joint headline show with The Professionals at London's O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire for 16 May.[31] The show was rescheduled for 23 June due to the ongoing structural work at the venue.

The band reunited for a one-off appearance at the Vive Le Rock awards at The O2 Academy Islington, London on 27 March 2019, with Neal X of Sigue Sigue Sputnik standing in on lead guitar.[32]

Personnel

Guest musicians

  • Gary Kemp – lead guitar, backing vocals (2016)
  • James Hallawell – keyboards (2016)
  • Neal X – lead guitar, backing vocals (2019)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums
Singles
  • 1978 – "Rich Kids" b/w "Empty Words" (EMI, January 1978) No. 24[5] (also released on red vinyl.)
  • 1978 – "Marching Men" b/w "Here Comes the Nice (live)" (EMI, March 1978)
  • 1978 – "Ghosts of Princes in Towers" b/w "Only Arsenic" (EMI, August 1978)
Compilations
  • 1998 – Burning Sounds compilation. (Rev-Ola, September 1998)
  • 2003 – Best of The Rich Kids compilation. (EMI, July 2003)

See also

References

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  2. ^ "The Rich Kids - Early UK Punk Rock band". Punk77.co.uk. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  3. ^ "Rich Kids". Punky Gibbon. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  4. ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 460. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  5. ^ a b c d e Strong, Martin C.: "The Great Alternative & Indie Discography", 1999, Canongate, ISBN 0-86241-913-1
  6. ^ a b Gimarc, George (2005). Punk Diary: The Ultimate Trainspotter's Guide to Underground Rock, 1970-1982 - George Gimarc. ISBN 9780879308483. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  7. ^ Gimarc, George (2005). Punk Diary: The Ultimate Trainspotter's Guide to Underground Rock, 1970-1982 - George Gimarc. ISBN 9780879308483. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  8. ^ "Radio 1 - Keeping It Peel - 31/10/1977 The Rich Kids". BBC.co.uk. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  9. ^ "Rich Kids - Rich Kids / Empty Words - EMI - UK - EMI 2738". 45cat.com. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  10. ^ "Rich Kids - Rich Kids". Discogs.com. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  11. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 50 | Official Charts Company". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  12. ^ "Revolver: Season 1, Episode 1 (20 May 1978)". IMDb.com. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  13. ^ "Revolver: Season 1, Episode 8 (2 Sep. 1978)". IMDb.com. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  14. ^ Inglis, Dr Ian (28 January 2013). Popular Music And Television In Britain. ISBN 9781409494171. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  15. ^ Inglis, Dr Ian (28 January 2013). Popular Music And Television In Britain. ISBN 9781409494171. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  16. ^ "Radio 1 - Keeping It Peel - 20/03/1978 The Rich Kids". BBC.co.uk. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  17. ^ "Rich Kids - Marching Men". Discogs.com. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  18. ^ "Rich Kids - Marching Men / Here Comes The Nice (Live Version) - EMI - UK - EMI 2803". 45cat.com. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  19. ^ "D.O.A. (1980)". IMDb.com. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  20. ^ a b "HOMELAND - Official Midge Ure Website". Midgeure.co.uk. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  21. ^ Mervis, Scott (24 March 2014). "Never mind the legacy: Here's the Sex Pistols". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Block Communications. p. G1. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
  22. ^ "Rich Kids - Ghosts Of Princes In Towers / Only Arsenic - EMI - UK - EMI 2848". 45cat.com. 4 August 1978. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  23. ^ "Rich Kids - Ghosts Of Princes In Towers". Discogs.com. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  24. ^ "Vinyl Album - Rich Kids - Ghosts Of Princes In Towers - EMI - UK". 45worlds.com. 7 January 2014. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  25. ^ Gimarc, George (2005). Punk Diary: The Ultimate Trainspotter's Guide to Underground Rock, 1970-1982. Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Hal Leonard Corporation. ISBN 978-0879308483. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  26. ^ "rock goes to college episode guide". Hardprog.pagesperso-orange.fr. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  27. ^ a b Perrone, Pierre (15 June 2010). "Steve New: Troubled guitarist with Rich Kids, Glen Matlock's post-Sex Pistols band - Obituaries - News". The Independent. London, England: Independent Print Ltd. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  28. ^ "Rich Kids Reform | News | Clash Magazine". Clashmusic.com. 27 November 2009. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  29. ^ "Rich Kids Reformation Details | News | Clash Magazine". Clashmusic.com. 3 December 2009. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  30. ^ "2010 ➤ Rich Kid Steve New (aka Stella Nova) dies at 50". Shapersofthe80s.com. 24 May 2010. Retrieved 17 June 2013.
  31. ^ "Rich Kids and The Professionals – Joint Headline Show Announced For The First Time Ever". WithGuitars. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
  32. ^ Ure, Midge [@midgeure1] (28 March 2019). "Rich Kids..." (Tweet). Retrieved 19 November 2023 – via Twitter.
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