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Roachford

R&B/Soul

The next Roachford concert is scheduled for Friday, July 4, 2025 at Ashley Hall Showground in Altrincham, United Kingdom. See all 35 upcoming concerts
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Listen to Ride the Storm (feat. Roachford) [RLS Stormless Drumapella] by Carl Kennedy, see lyrics, music video & more!
Ride the Storm (feat. Roachford) [RLS Stormless Drumapella]Carl Kennedy

Upcoming Concerts for Roachford

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  • Jul
    04
    Jul 04, 2025
    Ashley Hall Showground
    Altrincham
  • Jul
    05
    Jul 05, 2025
    SAL - Saal am Lindaplatz
    Schaan
  • Aug
    17
    Aug 17, 2025
    Temple Island Meadows
    Henley on Thames
  • Sep
    18
    Sep 18, 2025
    Music Hall
    Aberdeen
  • Sep
    19
    Sep 19, 2025
    Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
    Glasgow
  • Sep
    20
    Sep 20, 2025
    Caird Hall
    Dundee
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Latest Release

Listen to Then and Now by Roachford
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More albums from Roachford

Listen to Twice in a Lifetime by Roachford
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Listen to Ride the Storm by Carl Kennedy & Roachford
ALBUMRide the StormCarl Kennedy & Roachford
Listen to Word of Mouth by Roachford
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Listen to Feel by Roachford
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Listen to Permanent Shade of Blue by Roachford
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Listen to Get Ready! (Expanded Edition) by Roachford
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Listen to Roachford by Roachford
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About Roachford

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Hometown
London, England
Formed
1987
Genre
R&B/Soul
British soul-pop singer/songwriter Roachford and his band became big stars in the late '80s with hits such as "Family Man" and the Top Five "Cuddly Toy." Born in London in 1965 to West Indian parents, Andrew Roachford grew up in a musical environment listening to Motown, glam rock, reggae, and jazz. One day when he was a child, he started spontaneously playing the family piano, and by the age of 14 he was playing jazz club gigs with his uncle, a virtuoso saxophonist. In 1987, he formed the band Roachford with Hawi Gondwe (guitars), Derrick Taylor (bass), Chris Taylor (drums), and himself on vocals, keyboards, and percussion. By the following year, they were touring with acts like the Christians and Terence Trent d'Arby, and shortly thereafter signed a massive seven-album deal with Columbia, the first act ever to do so. While Roachford's 1988 eponymous debut album was their biggest hit, charting in the U.K. at number 11, the following three albums -- Get Ready (1991), Permanent Shade of Blue (1994), and Feel (1997) -- also charted creditably. Fans embraced the band's unique style, which combined Motown-esque soul, smooth pop/rock, funk, and blues, and Andrew's personal, insightful lyrical gift. While the group's star faded somewhat, they retained a loyal fan base and continued to record and tour. Following the conclusion of Roachford's Columbia contract, the album Word of Mouth appeared on SPV in 2005. Andrew Roachford released his debut solo album, Heart of the Matter, Vol. 1, in 2003 on his own M3 Records label. He went on to release three more solo albums: Addictive (2011), The Beautiful Moment (2013), and Encore (2016). In 2010, he became co-lead singer of the newly re-formed Mike + the Mechanics, undertaking several tours with them and performing on the albums The Road, Let Me Fly, and Out of the Blue. In 2019, he was made an MBE for his services to music. The Roachford band's sixth album, Twice in a Lifetime, their first in 15 years, was released in 2020. ~ John D. Buchanan
Members of Roachford include, or have included, Andrew Roachford, Derrick Taylor, and Elisha Murray.

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