Black Grape

The Profile

English band formed in 1993 by Shaun Ryder and Bez after the dissolution of the Happy Mondays. Debut album 'It's Great When You're Straight...Yeah' was released in 1995; follow-up 'Stupid Stupid Stupid' arrived in 1997. The group had a split around 1998 and regrouped for occasions in 2010 and again from 2015.

Formed in 1993; founders include Shaun Ryder and Bez; members have included Kermit and Psycho (from Ruthless Rap Assassins), Jed Lynch, Paul "Wags" Wagstaff and Anthony Guarderas. Debut album noted for eclectic instrumentation and unexpected commercial success; second album received more mixed reviews. Reconciled in 2010 and again in 2015.

Black Grape formed after the end of the Happy Mondays and released a surprising, eclectic debut in 1995. Reviews praise the debut's energy and eclectic instrumentation while finding the 1997 follow-up less consistent. Key singles include "Reverend Black Grape", "Kelly's Heroes" and "In The Name Of The Father".