Bentley Rhythm Ace

Bentley Rhythm Ace (BRA) are a duo formed in Birmingham, England in 1995.
The band was formed in Birmingham by Richard March, formerly with the group Pop Will Eat Itself, and Mike Stokes, with guest appearances by James Atkin, a member of indie band EMF. "Both more or less penniless, they drank in the same pub and were forced to buy their records at the cheapest place possible - car boot sales". Their live drummers were Keith York and Fuzz Townshend, alongside whom March previously played in Pop Will Eat Itself.
The name probably refers to the Rhythm Ace line of analogue drum machines manufactured by Ace Tone, some of which were rebranded and distributed by Bentley Pianos in the UK.
The group epitomises the Big Beat era. Signed to Skint Records, they enjoyed commercial success with their music being used on television advertisements and having an underground following.
The group split in 2000, but they played the occasional low-key DJ set. However, in 2009, they reformed and managed by Cut La Roc signed to Rocstar Records, with a string of tour dates set for 2010.
==Links to Peel==
Peel played some of the group's material in the late 90's on his radio programmes, when the band were at its peak. He also played some of its members previous band, Pop Will Eat Itself, in the late 80's and early 90's on his shows.
== Live ==
Recorded live at the Fridge. First Broadcast: 01 May 1997
# Run On The Spot
# Why Is A Frog Too..?
# Who Put The Bom In The Bom Bom Diddleye Bom
# Bentley's Gonna Sort You Out
Recorded live from Sound City. First Broadcast: 30 October 1997
# unknown set
==Shows Played==
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*14 September 1996: Last Train To Bentley On C (12") Skint
*15 September 1996 (BFBS): 'Whoosh (12"-Late Train 2 Bentley On C)' (Skint)
*23 September 1996 (BBC World Service): Last Train To Bentley On C (12") Skint
*November 1996 (FSK): Whoosh (12" - Late Train 2 Bentley On C) Skint
;1997
*27 April 1997: This Is Carbootechnodiscotechnobooto (v/a album - Brassic Beats Volume One) Skint 
*04 September 1997: Why Is A Frog Too? (album - Bentley Rhythm Ace) Slint
;1999
*24 June 1999: This Is Carbootechnodiscotechnobooto (part of the John Peel ('Fat Boy') and Steve Lamacq ('Slim') Mix))
==External Links==
*Wikipedia
*Discogs
Category:Artists