Nobody seems to know the exact date that Riff Raff were formed, rumours have it that they were formed in the 70’s. However there seems to be some evidence that they were actually formed after the break up of a band called ‘Charger’ in around 1980.

Based in and around the Cas/Ponte area, Riff Raff have always stuck to their moto of ‘NO BALLADS, NO BOLLOCKS - JUST ROCK’ as can be seen from one of their early posterss

The one thing you are garanteed when you see Riff Raff is a big slice of in your face rock and roll in an AC/DC style - Miss them at your peril

Here is a recent review of Riff Raff from the yorkshire rock and bike show 2006

Tension was building by this time as Riff Raff were on next. By this time we were in the company of The Erics who were patiently waiting for their slot to close the festival. Accepting a can of Fosters from the bands hospitality package, we watched together as Riff Raff assembled on the stage and played an incredible set. Jon the enigmatic lead singer just does the business, he's a superstar and the band behind him are just the same. I keep raving about this band and it's all because they are so good. Bon Scott era AC/DC material presented as good as this just has to be the dog boll*$! And it is. There was a special treat for the lads as two rather attractive young ladies started disrobing on stage during a fantastic rendition of The Jack. Wives and girlfriends nudged each other and whispered things like "They're not real" and the fellahs stood with their chins dropped in awe of the girls expensive assets. No pictures are available unfortunately as my missus confiscated my camera! This band rocked and the crowd loved them. They are in the top flight of bands in the area and we at Rock of the north website love 'em.