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Vom RitchieEnglish musician, founder of the music label Drumming Monkey Records
Date of Birth: 06.08.1964
Country:  Great Britain |
Content:
- Drumming Monkey Records Founder and Die Toten Hosen Drummer
- Musical Collaborations
- Die Toten Hosen
- Personal Life
Drumming Monkey Records Founder and Die Toten Hosen Drummer
Early Life and CareerBorn in England, Vom Ritchie embarked on a musical journey that led him to establish the record label Drumming Monkey Records. Prior to launching his own label, Ritchie honed his skills as a roadie for the German punk rock band Die Toten Hosen. His dedication to the band eventually led him to become their permanent drummer in 1999.
Musical Collaborations
Throughout his career, Vom Ritchie has collaborated with a diverse array of musical projects, including The Boys, Doctor & the Medics, B-Bang Cider, Spittin Vicars, Wet Dog, and The Corner Boys. He has also shared the stage and studio with acclaimed English musician TV Smith (real name Tim Smith).
Die Toten Hosen
As the drummer of Die Toten Hosen, Vom Ritchie has toured extensively, performing to sold-out crowds around the world. He has contributed to the band's influential albums, including "Unter falscher Flagge" (1996), "Zurück zum Glück" (2000), and "Machmalauter" (2008).
Personal Life
Vom Ritchie currently resides in Düsseldorf, Germany, with his wife, Mary, and son, Jez. Despite his musical success, he remains grounded and close to his family.
