1. A melodic hard… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least twelve artists which use this name:
1. A melodic hardcore band from Russia
2. A country band from Oklaholma, United States
3. A heavy metal band from the United Kingdom
4. An indie rock band from Turkey
5. A hardcore band from Michigan, United States
6. A rapper from California, United States
7. A progressive rock band from Germany
8. A soca musician from the Caribbean
9. A rapper from the United Kingdom
10. A punk band from Canada
11. Post-punk / new wave band from Japan
12. A Hard Rock band from Germany
1. Russian underground punk/melodic hardcore band from Moscow.
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2.Ricochet is a country band from Oklahoma best known for their #1 hit "Daddy's Money" (1996).
Ricochet emerged in the spring of 1996 to become one of the most successful new country groups, spending the better part of the year in the Top 40 of the country charts. The band formed in 1993, when drummer Jeff Bryant invited singer/guitarist Heath Wright to join his group Lariat, which also featured Bryant's brother Junior (fiddle/mandolin). Lariat disbanded soon after Wright joined, but he and the Bryants decided to try again under the name Ricochet. They held auditions to complete the band, and several members floated through it in the ensuing months. By the beginning of 1994, the final lineup had fallen into place with the addition of Greg Cook (bass, backing vocals), Teddy Carr (steel guitar), and Eddie Kilgallon (keyboards, rhythm guitar, saxophone, backing vocals). For the next two years, Ricochet toured the South and the West Coast, building up a fan base and developing its energetic, edgy neo-traditional sound. They often spent their downtime rehearsing and writing songs.
The group's original manager was friends with record producer Ron Chancey, who was known for his work with the Oak Ridge Boys. Chancey heard the group and arranged for them to cut a demo. He directed the tape to his son Blake, A&R director for Columbia Records in Nashville. After hearing Ricochet live, Blake Chancey and a handful of other Columbia executives decided to sign the band to a development deal under the direction of producer Ed Seay (Martina McBride, Collin Raye). In early 1995, the deal turned into a full-fledged record contract, and during the spring, the group recorded their first album. For the rest year, they toured the country as a supporting act for Merle Haggard, Doug Stone, and Charlie Daniels.
Ricochet's eponymous debut album, produced by Ron Chancey and Ed Seay, was released in early 1996. Preceded by the Top Five hit single "What Do I Know," the album was a hit and stayed on the charts for more than a year as "Daddy's Money" hit number one and "Love Is Stronger Than Pride" reached the Top Ten. The follow-up album, Blink of an Eye, was released the very next year, but it was a commercial disappointment, even though it produced three minor chart singles. Ricochet charted modestly with another three songs in 1998-1999, tracks intended for an album to be called What a Ride that was not released. In the meantime, the band underwent personnel changes. Jeff Bryant, suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome, left the drum chair, succeeded by Tim Chewning in August 1999, and Shannon Farmer replaced Teddy Carr on steel guitar. Meanwhile, Richochet retooled its third album, finally releasing it in September 2000 as What You Leave Behind.
3. . (NWOBHM quartet) RICOCHET
The band’s sole release during their life-time was the excellent “Midas Light” 7” single, released in 1980.
The single was recorded at Ginger Studios, Aldridge (where WITCHFINDER GENERAL recorded “Burning A Sinner”), and released as a “double B-side” with the nowhere-near-as-good flip-side, “Off The Rails”.
Just 500 copies of the single were pressed, most of which were sold at their gigs.
Later that year Ricochet toured Germany.
At the end of the tour bassist “The Finn” opted to stay on in Germany.
The other three members returned to England and formed a brand new band called THE CANERS.
“The Finn” went on to form a new band called DAMIEN, who got a German record deal.
Over the years “Midas Light” became a highly regarded classic NWOBHM single, much sought after by collectors.
Ricochet got back together for 2 weeks in 2000 and re-recorded “Midas Light” in a Coventry studio, together with some other tracks.
These tracks were made available on CD through the band’s website, as the six song “Midas Light” mini-album.
However the band members then went their seperate ways again.
In 2005 “The Finn” was managing a music festival in Northampton, where he arranged for Ricochet to make a guest appearance.
They played “Midas Light”, “Dreadnought” and “Off The Rails”, and went down a storm.
In 2010 the band members converged to live on the outskirts of Birmingham, for the first time in 30 years.
After meeting up for a beer it transpired that they all missed the Ricochet times and decided to give it one more throw of the dice.
The revived band have recorded a new single, “The Blue Eyed Beggar & The Teenage Captain”, and are reportedly working on a full length album.
4.A Turkish Lo-Fi/Indie band which had an e.p. called Capt. Ahab . They've released their debut album in May 2010 from Peyote music called "The Burning One" which includes awesome tunes. http://myspace.com/wericochet
5. Detroit hardcore from the early-mid 90s.
6. Rapper from San Diego who has a mixtape titled "A Walk In My Shoes..." available for free download.
7. A german Progressive Rock band from Hamburg http://www.teartown.com
8. A Soca Artist from the Caribbean.
9. Ricochet is one third of the London hip-hop crew Universal Soldiers. He is prone to drop dope multi-syllable rhyming styles and accurate descriptions of inner-city life.
10. An punk band from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.
11. New wave / post-punk band from Japan. Released an EP record in 1985 under Zero Records and Toypick.
12. Hard Rock band from Germany.
The band recorded 4 records so far. The latest is called "Lovers & Sinners" and got released in 2021.
None of the above should be confused with the podcast service Ricochet.com
What Do I Know
Ricochet Lyrics
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I've seen it all
Love is a chain around your heart
That holds you down
You're better off
Runnin' away before it starts
I wanted to chase my dreams
I thought freedom meant everything
But hey, hey, what do I know
I'm just the lonely fool
That let you go
And now what do I do
Thought I could live without you
But what do I know
Look who I've become
I wanted it all
Oh, but it hasn't happened yet
Look, what I have done
I built a wall
In between me and happiness
I had the answers, I made the rules
And I thought I had nothin' to lose
But hey, hey, what do I know
I'm just the lonely fool
That let you go
And now what do I do
Thought I could live without you
But what do I know
I had the answers, I made the rules
And I thought I had nothing to lose
But hey, hey, what do I know
I'm just the lonely fool
That let you go
And now what do I do
Thought I could live without you
Without you
But what do I know
But what do I know
The lyrics of the song "What Do I Know" by Ricochet is a reflective observation on love and the choices made in relationships. The opening lines 'Hey, I've been around, I've seen it all' indicates the experience in love and the truth that love can bind and hold one back from chasing their dreams. Love may seem like a chain around the heart, holding you down, and in such cases, one is better off running away before it starts. The persona reveals that he thought freedom meant everything and wanted to chase his dreams. However, he is a fool for 'letting her go' and is now alone and questioning his decision.
The second verse in the song continues with a reflection of the choices he made. He wanted it all, but it did not happen yet. He had answers and made the rules but built walls between him and happiness. He thought he had nothing to lose, yet he lost the one he loved, and now he feels like a 'lonely fool.' The song "What Do I Know" is not only about relationships but a reflection of life choices and the consequence that follows.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, I've been around
I have gained life experience through my many years of living
I've seen it all
I have encountered and witnessed all manner of things in this world
Love is a chain around your heart
Love can be binding and restrict one's freedom and happiness
That holds you down
Love can be an anchor that keeps you from moving forward
You're better off
It is preferable to do something else rather than pursue love
Runnin' away before it starts
It is best to avoid getting involved with love before it causes harm
I wanted to chase my dreams
I desired to pursue my passions and ambitions
I thought freedom meant everything
I believed that being free was the most important thing in life
Look who I've become
I have transformed into someone I did not anticipate becoming
I wanted it all
I had high hopes and aspirations for my life
Oh, but it hasn't happened yet
My dreams and wishes have not come to fruition
Look, what I have done
I have created something, an obstacle or wall, which now hinders my happiness
In between me and happiness
The thing I created has become a barrier between myself and well-being
I had the answers, I made the rules
I believed I knew everything and had control over everything in my life
And I thought I had nothin' to lose
I believed that there was no risk in my approach to life
I'm just the lonely fool
I am alone and foolish for letting go of what I had
That let you go
I made the mistake of ending a relationship with someone precious
And now what do I do
I am lost without the one who left, unsure of how to move forward
Thought I could live without you
I thought I could continue on without the person I loved
Without you
Without the one I loved and lost
But what do I know
Despite everything, I am unsure and confused about how to proceed
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CATHY MAJESKI, STEPHONY SMITH, SUNNY RUSS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Eddie Kilgallon
We released this to Country Radio in Oct, 1995-we actually shot the music video for Daddy's Money in early November at a club in St. Louis called "Little Bit Of Texas". Thanks for keeping our music alive ya'll!
Joseph Martin
@Eddie Kilgallon A year late on the reply but "I Can't Believe You Let Her Go" is my favorite cut on that album! Absolutely flawless harmonies!
Eddie Kilgallon
@Grand Springdale It's all good! Take a listen to our cut of "I Can't Believe You Let Her Go" on our 3rd album, "What You Leave Behind"-another great song, I wish we had released that one as well! The real exciting thing about music is exploring and discovering new artists and songs you dig. We heard this demo (w/ a female singer) back in 1994 and cut it as part of our 3 song developmental deal on SONY-Columbia.
Grand Springdale
I was 17 in 95....
Sorry Eddie dude man, but I was too busy trying to be a teenage father, while at the same time banging my head to Pantera and CrowBar.
That's about all, peace out🥄🥄🥄🥄🥄
No One
I remember when you guys was doing a midwest farmers charity and you guys seen this little graffiti Cafe off of the highway and you guys said that you had to check it out and you came down and you guys was eating there because I was one of the waitresses that waited on you guys and the lady that was sitting there eating told one of you guys she said either you're a cowboy or you're a country singer and a gentleman told her that we are the ricochet band this was in the early 2000s it was right by the River Missouri River
Taylor Breanne Oliver
I looooove this song!
bombshell42701
What an incredible song. They never got their due.
Jim T.
Both this and Love is Stronger than Pride remind me of the rocky relationship I had with my first girlfriend. Unfortunately, that relationship ended but at least now I found someone who is very understanding and loving
theReal$upergirl
@Joe Permenter what does that have to do with anything?
Yes they performed on COUNTRY shows not really mainstream shows.
They just didn't get enough respect and credit.
I still wish the original lineup would be back together.
I saw them in May of 1997.
They never came my way again, sadly.
Joe Permenter
They were on tv multiple times.