Ellis, Beggs & Howard
| Company type | Music group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1987 in London, England |
| Headquarters | London , England |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
Ellis, Beggs & Howard (EBH) is a British pop ensemble that originated in London in 1987, featuring Simon Ellis on keyboards and programming, Nick Beggs handling bass guitar and Chapman stick, and Austin Howard as the lead vocalist.
Career
Supporting the primary trio were Paul Harvey on guitar, Robbie France on drums, and Harry Sutcliffe contributing keyboards and programming. The group also collaborated with various guitarists including Marty Williamson, Keith Airey, and Sabu Bugaban.
Starting their journey in late 1987, EBH performed modest gigs around London, which included shows at venues sponsored by NME and the nightclub Heaven. Their popularity soon led them to perform in more prominent locations.
Their debut single from 1988, "Big Bubbles, No Troubles," produced by Ralph Ruppert and Lux, brought them acclaim across Europe. The track garnered several international accolades and reached number 41 on the UK Singles Chart.
In 1989, EBH laid down recordings for a second album at London's Eazee Hire rehearsal space using the Fleetwood Mac Mobile studio. Although this album was not initially released through a record label, Nick Beggs later independently published it under the title The Lost Years Vol. 1, featuring guest appearances from Warren Cuccurullo and Robert Fripp.
Primary lineup
- Simon Ellis – keyboards, programming, backing vocals (1987–1991; 2021–present)
- Nick Beggs – bass guitar, Chapman Stick, backing vocals (1987–1991; 2021–present)
- Austin Howard – lead vocals, percussion (1987–1991; 2021–present)
Past members
- Paul Harvey – guitar (1987–1990)
- Robbie France – drums (1987–1990)