Country-rock sound

The ROCKING HORSE sound is built on the guitars and voices of Tony, Clive and Barry ... they describe their sound as three guitars and the truth, words borrowed from legendary songwriter Harlan Howard's poetic definition of country music. Those who know the band know the sound - jangling acoustic guitars, three part vocal harmonies and foot-tapping country-rock rhythms. The legendary ROCKING HORSE reputation is born of the fact that the three founder members Tony, Clive and Barry have remained faithful to their signature sound over the years.

 

 

Trailblazers

Tony and Clive have been trailblazers ... contributing towards a growing songwriting culture in the Cape. The many popular artists who have recorded Ridgway compositions and the current crop of young Cape performers who have roots in the Rocking Horse musical family-tree, have kept the ROCKING HORSE legacy alive. The band's legendary reputation is built on exceptional songwriting, producing and recording skills ... and authentic musicianship.

 

Sidemen

A number of talented musicians have worked alongside Tony, Clive and Barry over the years. Dave Rattle (guitar/vocals), Julian Mayer (bass), Harry Campbell (bass), Donovan Westman (bass), Keith Coxon (drums), Tim Yarnold (keys), Frank Cuddemby (keys), Tony Drake (keys), Terrence Scarr (fiddle), Sez Adamson (pedal steel), Kevin Large (bass) and Geoff Blake (bass) all spent time on stage with ROCKING HORSE.

 

Current band line-up

Tony (vocals, guitar), Barry (vocals, guitar) and Clive (guitar, vocals) are supported on stage by Cape Town’s finest session players …

Tony Drake - keyboards * Gregory Higgins – bass * Sean Sharneck - drums