The Blondied Boys
Phil Hendriks
Lead Guitar
Born in Blackburn Lancashire, Phil Hendriks is lead singer, guitarist and main songwriter of The Stiffs, band he founded in 1976.
Phil performed as touring guitarist with Eric Faulkner's Bay City Rollers from 2008 to 2011, Leslie McKeown's 70's Bay City Rollers (since 2011) and was part of the Bay City Rollers 2015/16 reunion live band. Through the 2010s, he has also toured New Zealand and Australia with original Paper Lace members Phil Wright and Cliff Fish.
Phil joined Blondied at the very beginning of Blondied's journey and is a valued band member with his legendary guitar playing skills, backing vocals and infectious personality.
Rick Cook Drums
Lincolnshire born Rick Cook has been the drummer with Blondied since the beginning of the band. With his deft exponent of the Clem Burke style of playing, makes Rick an invaluable member of Blondied.
Rick has performed and recorded with a variety of artists including The Animals, Buster James Band, Pat Cash Band, members of FM, Thunder and Iron Maiden, gaining a platinum award disc from EMI Records for his drumming on British Lion, the first solo album from Iron Maiden bass player Steve Harris.
Riko Burrows
Bass Guitar
Hailing from the Norfolk/Cambridgeshire border, Riko started playing bass guitar in 1980. Since then he has been in a plethora of bands, covering all musical styles, from punk to classic rock and everything else inbetween!
Riko joined the blondied crew in 2014 & has been enjoying the "best gigging years of his life since then". Quote from Riko!
He diligently continues to improve his style, technique and provides the most authentic Blondie bass sound imaginable.
Riko is also a very accomplished vocalist himself and together with Phil, they produce some wonderful backing vocals.
Rhys Thomas Keyboards
'Rhys, also an original member of Blondied , replicates the sound of Jimmy Destri's keyboards with his armory of vintage synths and keyboards.
Affectionately known as 'The Professor'.Rhys's authentic sound completes the Blondie ensemble and really adds something special to the show.