We talk to Ritch Battersby - Drummer for The Wildhearts and Grand Theft Audio. From concerts with his brother at home to drum solos in the school canteen, there was never any doubt that the young Ritch Battersby would dive head first into the world of rock and roll. On a steady diet of Punk Rock, Heavy Metal and Hard Rock, it would be this combination that would lead him to try out for a new band on the UK scene with a huge buzz called The Wildhearts. The rest they say is history! We talk all about Ritch's journey from his first concerts, band auditions and off the rails tours of the USA in this fun chat.
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