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BIOGRAPHY
Bentley Rhythm Ace (BRA) are a British electronic music duo formed in Birmingham in 1995, consisting of Mike Stokes and Richard March.
HISTORY
The band was formed in Birmingham by Richard March, formerly with the group Pop Will Eat Itself, and Mike Stokes, with guest appearances by James Atkin, a member of indie band EMF. "Both more or less penniless, they drank in the same pub and were forced to buy their records at the cheapest place possible - car boot sales".Their live drummers were Keith York and Fuzz Townshend, alongside whom March previously played in Pop Will Eat Itself.
The name probably refers to the Rhythm Ace line of analogue drum machines manufactured by Ace Tone, some of which were rebranded and distributed by Bentley Pianos in the UK.
The group epitomises the Big Beat era. Signed to Skint Records, they enjoyed commercial success with their music being used on television advertisements and having an underground following.
The group split in 2000, but they played the occasional low-key DJ set. However, in 2009, they reformed and managed by Cut La Roc signed to Rocstar Records, with a string of tour dates set for 2010.
DISCOGRAPHY
Albums:
1997 Bentley Rhythm Ace
2000 For Your Ears Only
Singles, EP's:
1996 Bentleys Gonna Sort You Out!
1996 Midlander (There Can Only Be One)
1997 Bentleys Gonna Sort You Out!/Run on the Spot
2000 Theme from Gutbuster
2000 How'd I Do Dat???
2004 Angel Face with Sophia Lolley
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