THE RINGS 1978-1982
The most successful of the 3 bands that Gifford and Sutton wrote for.
Two guitars, bass, and drums.
Born in the basement of “Belle Rive”.
Signed to MCA in 1980, the Rings made 2 albums for that label.
Michael Baker Guitar, Vocals, Songwriter
Bob Gifford Bass, Vocals, Songwriter
Mark Sutton Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Songwriter
Matt Thurber Drums, Vocals, Songwriter
Bob “Woody” Woodbury
(Honorable mention: Original drummer)
The history of the Rings as very accurately
pieced together by journalist Alan Lewis in 2001.
