Chiefs of Relief
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1983 |
| Founder | Matthew Ashman, David Barbarossa, Leigh Gorman, Paul Cook |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
Key people | Matthew Ashman (vocals, guitar), Paul Cook (drums), Duncan Grieg (keyboard), Lance Burman (bass) |
| Products | Music albums and singles |
Chiefs of Relief was a British rock ensemble recognized for their electro-punk sound, prominently featuring vocalist and guitarist Matthew Ashman alongside drummer Paul Cook. Their music fused rock with elements of hip hop and electronic genres, earning them a reputation mainly as a dynamic live performance group.
Career
The band was established following the 1983 dissolution of Bow Wow Wow, initially comprising former members Ashman, David Barbarossa, and Leigh Gorman, with Cook joining on drums. Subsequently, the lineup evolved to include Ashman, Cook, keyboardist Duncan Grieg (previously a drummer with Martian Dance), and bassist Lance Burman.
Their only album, titled Chiefs of Relief (1988), was distributed in the United States through Sire Records. After Ashman's passing in 1995, the group reunited for a commemorative concert on 21 November 2010 at London's Scala venue. The event was headlined by Adam Ant and also featured performances by Bow Wow Wow and Agent Provocateur.
Studio album
- 1988 – Chiefs of Relief (Polydor Records)
Singles
- 1984 – "Holiday" b/w "I Don't Mind, She Don't Care" and "Holiday (Instrumental)" (MCA Records)
- 1985 – "Freedom to Rock" b/w "Dream Baby" (Where Artists Record)
- 1987 – "Weekend" b/w "Kiss of Life" (WEA)
- 1988 – "One Force, One Crew, One Song" (Polydor Records)