Sherry Rich
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Sherry Rich is an Australia
n alternative country
singer-songwriter and guitarist, currently based in Melbourne, Australia.
Also known as Sherry Rich Plant.
. Her mother was a country music performer Noelene Rich who in the early 60's appeared on radio and television and toured with Australian country music legend Reg Lindsay
. Her first band, formed with brother Rusty, was the Brisbane-based country outfit Cactus Fever (1986-7). They proved popular on the Brisbane live circuit and one time undertook a Sydney tour with The Johnnys. She relocated to Melbourne
in 1988, where, as 'Sherry Valier', she formed the all-girl garage rock band Girl Monstar
which also featured Anne McCue
. Girl Monstar (1988–92) had a strong presence on the Australian Indie music scene, released two vinyl singles that topped the independent charts and the Album 'Monstereo Delicio
' before splitting in early 1993 when Sherry traded the Valier moniker for Rich and focused on a solo career. Her backing band 'The Grievous Angels' included some well-known Australian country roots musicians like Steve Connolly and Charlie Owen
. She gained a considerable following in the mid-90s - as the 'new country' genre reached a wider audience, touring much of East Coast Australia (including a coveted spot at Tamworth
- the country music capitol of Australia). Her debut album from 1998 Sherry Rich & Courtesy Move was recorded in the U.S. with members of Wilco
and produced by Jay Bennett
. She teamed up with Ashley Naylor
from Melbourne band Even
to form psych folk pop duo The Grapes, and they released a self-titled album in 1999.
In 2000 she released a 'family album' of classic country covers with husband Rick Plant mother Noelene and brother Rusty Berther of Scared Weird Little Guys
under the name 'The Rich Family'.
Rich was living and working as a singer/songwriter in Nashville, Tennessee from 1998 to 2008. Songwriting collaborators include Paul Kelly
, Michael Thomas, Walt Wilkins, Gwil Owen
, Bob DiPiero
, Jay Bennett
, Dan Brodie
, Ashley Naylor
, Tim Carroll, Tammy Rogers
, Amy Rigby
, Will Kimbrough
, Jim Lauderdale
and Garth Porter
.
Working together as The Mudcakes since 2004 Rich and husband Rick Plant have released three CD's for children.
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n alternative country
Alternative country
Alternative country is a loosely defined sub-genre of country music, which includes acts that differ significantly in style from mainstream or pop country music...
singer-songwriter and guitarist, currently based in Melbourne, Australia.
Also known as Sherry Rich Plant.
Biography
Rich was raised on Bribie Island situated off the coast of QueenslandQueensland
Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean...
. Her mother was a country music performer Noelene Rich who in the early 60's appeared on radio and television and toured with Australian country music legend Reg Lindsay
Reg Lindsay
Reginald John Lindsay OAM was an Australian country music singer who won three Golden Guitar Awards and wrote more than five hundred songs in his fifty-year music career....
. Her first band, formed with brother Rusty, was the Brisbane-based country outfit Cactus Fever (1986-7). They proved popular on the Brisbane live circuit and one time undertook a Sydney tour with The Johnnys. She relocated to Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
in 1988, where, as 'Sherry Valier', she formed the all-girl garage rock band Girl Monstar
Girl Monstar
-Band history:Girl Monstar formed in 1988 and both of their singles "Surfin On A Wave Of Love/He's Hell" and "Joe Cool" topped the Australian Independent charts. They released their debut album in 1992 titled Monstereo Delicio. They disbanded in early 1993. During their short career, the band...
which also featured Anne McCue
Anne McCue
Anne McCue is an alternative country singer-songwriter, guitarist & producer from Australia.- Early life and education :McCue grew up in Campbelltown, an area southwest of Sydney, Australia and graduated from the University of Technology, Sydney with a degree in Film Production and Film Studies...
. Girl Monstar (1988–92) had a strong presence on the Australian Indie music scene, released two vinyl singles that topped the independent charts and the Album 'Monstereo Delicio
Monstereo Delicio
-Track listing:# "Are you Ever ?" – 3:14# "Teenage Dinosaur" – 3:01# "Higher Than High" – 3:25# "Jason, Please" – 4:38# "Don't Blame Me" – 3:39# "Johnny" – 3:04# "Maneater" – 3:06# "He's So Cruel" – 2:51# "My Baby Makes Me " – 2:35...
' before splitting in early 1993 when Sherry traded the Valier moniker for Rich and focused on a solo career. Her backing band 'The Grievous Angels' included some well-known Australian country roots musicians like Steve Connolly and Charlie Owen
Charlie Owen
Charlie Owen is a businessman residing in Louisville, Kentucky. He earned his bachelor's degree at Princeton University and his law degree at the University of Virginia. Owen worked as a federal prosecutor before Governor of Kentucky Edward T. Breathitt asked him to return to Kentucky to head the...
. She gained a considerable following in the mid-90s - as the 'new country' genre reached a wider audience, touring much of East Coast Australia (including a coveted spot at Tamworth
Tamworth, New South Wales
Tamworth is a city in the New England region of New South Wales, Australia. Straddling the Peel River, Tamworth, which contains an estimated population of 47,595 people, is the major regional centre for southern New England and in the local government area of Tamworth Regional Council. The city...
- the country music capitol of Australia). Her debut album from 1998 Sherry Rich & Courtesy Move was recorded in the U.S. with members of Wilco
Wilco
Wilco is an American alternative rock band based in Chicago, Illinois. The band was formed in 1994 by the remaining members of alternative country group Uncle Tupelo following singer Jay Farrar's departure. Wilco's lineup has changed frequently, with only singer Jeff Tweedy and bassist John...
and produced by Jay Bennett
Jay Bennett
Jay Walter Bennett was an American guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, engineer, producer, and singer-songwriter, best known for his work with the band Wilco.-Early life and work with Wilco:...
. She teamed up with Ashley Naylor
Ashley Naylor
Ashley Naylor is an Australian musician, best known for his guitar and vocals in Melbourne-based band Even.In 1987 at the age seventeen, Naylor fronted an indie rock band called The Swarm. He occasionally played guitar with Melbourne band Pray TV on studio recordings and also live...
from Melbourne band Even
Even (band)
Even are an Australian indie rock three-piece fronted by singer/songwriter/guitarist Ashley Naylor, with Matthew Cotter on drums and Wally Kempton on bass and backing vocals...
to form psych folk pop duo The Grapes, and they released a self-titled album in 1999.
In 2000 she released a 'family album' of classic country covers with husband Rick Plant mother Noelene and brother Rusty Berther of Scared Weird Little Guys
Scared Weird Little Guys
Scared Weird Little Guys were an Australian comedy music duo formed in July 1990, comprising John Chaplin-Fleming and Rusty Berther...
under the name 'The Rich Family'.
Rich was living and working as a singer/songwriter in Nashville, Tennessee from 1998 to 2008. Songwriting collaborators include Paul Kelly
Paul Kelly (musician)
Paul Maurice Kelly is an Australian rock music singer-songwriter, guitarist, and harmonica player. He has performed solo, and has led numerous groups, including the Dots, the Coloured Girls, and the Messengers. He has worked with other artists and groups, including associated projects Professor...
, Michael Thomas, Walt Wilkins, Gwil Owen
Gwil Owen
Gwil Owen may refer to:*Gwilym Ellis Lane Owen, philosopher*Gwilym Emyr Owen III, songwriter...
, Bob DiPiero
Bob DiPiero
Bob DiPiero is an American country music songwriter. He has written 15. U.S. Number 1 hits and countless top 20 hits for the likes of Tim McGraw, The Oak Ridge Boys, Reba McEntire, Vince Gill, Faith Hill, Shenandoah, Neal McCoy, Highway 101, Restless Heart, Ricochet, John Anderson, Montgomery...
, Jay Bennett
Jay Bennett
Jay Walter Bennett was an American guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, engineer, producer, and singer-songwriter, best known for his work with the band Wilco.-Early life and work with Wilco:...
, Dan Brodie
Dan Brodie
Dan Brodie is an ARIA Award nominated singer/songwriter from Melbourne, Australia.His debut EP, I'm Floatin' Mama was independently released in 1998; followed by his debut album, Big Black Guitar. Backed by The Broken Arrows , Brodie signed to EMI who re-released his debut album...
, Ashley Naylor
Ashley Naylor
Ashley Naylor is an Australian musician, best known for his guitar and vocals in Melbourne-based band Even.In 1987 at the age seventeen, Naylor fronted an indie rock band called The Swarm. He occasionally played guitar with Melbourne band Pray TV on studio recordings and also live...
, Tim Carroll, Tammy Rogers
Tammy Rogers
Tammy Rogers is an American country music singer, songwriter and musician. In addition to releasing three albums on the Dead Reckoning Records label , she works as a studio musician, primarily on fiddle, violin and viola...
, Amy Rigby
Amy Rigby
Amy Rigby is an American singer-songwriter. After playing with several New York bands she began a solo career, recording several albums which had only modest sales despite enthusiastic reviews. She settled into a career of touring small venues and private parties while raising a daughter, then...
, Will Kimbrough
Will Kimbrough
Will Kimbrough born in Mobile, Alabama in 1964 is an American Singer-Songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer currently based in Nashville, Tennessee.-Biography:...
, Jim Lauderdale
Jim Lauderdale
Jim Lauderdale is a musician & singer-songwriter who performs bluegrass and country music. He has recorded since 1986 and has released nineteen studio albums. Artists who have recorded his material include George Strait and Patty Loveless.-Biography:...
and Garth Porter
Garth Porter
Garth Porter is an Australian musician, songwriter and record producer best known as a member of the 1970s pop group Sherbet, and for his key role as co-writer and producer for country music singer Lee Kernaghan....
.
Working together as The Mudcakes since 2004 Rich and husband Rick Plant have released three CD's for children.
Discography
- Sherry Rich & The Grievous Angels (CD EP) - Rubber Records - 1994
- Trying To Write A Love Song (CD EP) - Rubber Records - 1996
- Sherry Rich & Courtesy Move (CD) - BMG/Rubber Records - 1997
- Is That All You Wanted (CD EP) - BMG/Rubber Records - 1997
- Polite Kisses (CD EP) - BMG/Rubber Records - 1998
- The Grapes (CD) - BMG/Rubber Records - 1999
- Rich Family Album (CD) - Schwatmark Records - 2000
- The Mudcakes - Songs For Little Monkeys (CD) - 2004
- The Mudcakes - Cave Baby (CD) - 2008
- "The Mudcakes - Songs for Little Sleepyheads" (CD) - 2009