RETROPOPIC 807 - RIDE: A HISTORY OF SORTS featuring Mark Gardener of Ride

The Saint of RETROPOPIC RADIO talks with singer-songwriter/guitarist Mark Gardener about the history of Ride.

How did Andy Bell & Mark Gardener first make a musical connection over 'Grease'? When did Mark decide he wanted to go on a pathway in music? Where did the group name 'Ride' come from? What was the convoluted routeway that lead to 'Ride' joining fledging label Creation? What was the inspiration behind Mark's lyric for 'Chelsea Girl'? How does Mark feel about 'Going Blank Again'? What specific atmosphere is 'Moonlight Medicine' inspired by? Why did Ride split in 1996? How easy was it for the group to seriously get back together in 2014?

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