Richard Bishop, the co-founder of the 1970s rock band Sun City Girls and an acclaimed soloist and composer, is officially returning to Australia for a tour after over two decades away. The exciting news was announced on June 23, and Australian fans can't get enough.
For the first time in 20 years, Bishop, who goes by "Sir Richard Bishop," will be back in Australia for four tour dates, starting on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the Trash Cult record store in Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. Next, he'll be at The Curtain in Melbourne on Oct. 22, followed by Marrickville Bowlo in Sydney on Oct. 23, and Season Three in Brisbane on Oct. 24.
Bishop and the Australian touring company Solitary Count shared the exciting news on social media. The announcement praised Bishop's musical talent, saying, "Renowned for performances that balance intricate composition with fearless spontaneity, Bishop remains one of the most restless and original voices in underground music."
"No two shows are alike, each unfolding as its own exploration of sound, place and possibility," the statement went on. The tour will follow the release of Bishop's new album, Hillbilly Erotica, on July 31.
View this post on InstagramFans are hyped up about the tour dates, with a longtime fan writing, "Yesssssss. The show in Sydney way back was incredible."
"Wicked! Can’t wait!" said another, as more wrote, "Whoah!!!! That’s great news !!" and "So great!"
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Bishop's fans from New Zealand also took the opportunity to ask him to visit the nearby country, like one who replied to the news to say, "New Zealand is just a little hop over!"
The guitarist has an extensive discography from his decades in the music industry as a soloist, with a few of his other albums including Elektronika Demonika, The Freak of Araby, and The Unrock Tapes. Bishop is also very well-known for his band Sun City Girls, which he founded with his brother Alan and the late Charles Gocher in the 1970s. The group stayed together until 2007, disbanding after Gocher's death.
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