Originally a 4 piece, Richie and The Runners formed in Cambridgeshire, creating a heady blend of  acoustic guitars, harmonica, cajon and tambourine - sometimes joined by a mandolin - Richie and the Runners were ahead of their time, setting the stage for bands that followed such as CC Smuglers.

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Later joined by Australian  bassist, and in the summer of 2011 by drummer Glen Burgess - a new sound evolved taking the band in a new direction, though that unmistakable foot tapping sound can still be heard running through.