Ron's Neighbours

Formed during the mid-80s in the downbeat town of Walsall, their music a blend of disparate influences from 50s crooners, blues and reggae to Killing Joke and The Bunnymen; Ron’s Neighbours were out of step with the perfect pop of the C86 indie generation. Their only single - “To The Fight” – a split 7” was supported by the Trade Union Resource Centre, while many gigs were benefits for striking miners, leading to a loyal local following. Engineered by Ozzy Osbourne’s brother Tony, tracks were recorded at an 8 track bedroom / home studio, while a terraced house served as rehearsal space. When a tape recorder was left running it captured the long-suffering neighbour for posterity. His outburst gave the band and song, its name. Here Ron Next Door was born. The song was finally released almost 30 years after recording in Original, Alternative and Dub mixes across 7" and compilation LP.