Rudi were one of Northern Ireland’s first and best punk bands. Formed in Belfast in 1975 as a covers band. When punk started infiltrating Northern Ireland in 1976. The members of Rudi got it straight a way. They started writing two and half minute, fast, punk/power pop gems. Early on, they wore boiler suits on stage, stolen by drummer Graham Marshall from his employer. The Undertones have cited Rudi’s live shows as an influence of them. Their played with the likes of The Buzzcocks, The Outcasts, Stiff Little Fingers and even shared the bill with another young (at the time) Irish band called U2.
This is their debut single. It was released May 1978 on Good Vibrations. No.1 was the b side. Didn't anyone point out to them that Big Time is a song criticizing fame and the flip side is song about chasing fame? Still, who cares both are great songs.
Brian Young Guitar/Vocals
Ronnie Matthews Vocals/Guitar
Gordon Blair Bass
Graham Marshall Drums
**Warning recorded off of old vinyl. Surface Noise**
Big Time
No.1
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