The Long Ryders

The Long Ryders, formed in Los Angeles in 1982, were led by guitarist‑vocalist Sid Griffin alongside Stephen McCarthy, Des Brewer, and Greg Sowders. Their debut EP 10‑5‑60 (1983) established a blend of 1960s psychedelia and country rock, leading to a full‑length debut Native Sons (1984) under Frontier Records, which reached Number Four on United States college radio charts and earned critical acclaim in the United Kingdom. In 1985 the band signed with Island Records and released State of Our Union, featuring the single "Looking for Lewis & Clark" that peaked at Number Fifty‑Nine on the United Kingdom Singles Chart. The follow‑up album Two‑Fisted Tales (1987) saw a shift toward college rock, but commercial support waned and the group disbanded later that year. A post‑humous compilation Metallic B.O. (1989) and live releases followed through the 1990s. After sporadic reunions, the Long Ryders issued Psychedelic Country Soul (2019) and September November (2023), both produced by Ed Stasium, re‑establishing their presence on the United Kingdom Americana and Country charts. The band received the International Trailblazers Award from the Americana Music Association United Kingdom in 2022 and was featured in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “Western Edge” exhibition, underscoring their influence on Los Angeles country‑rock.

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