Rip Rig & Panic was a post-punk band, founded in 1981 and who broke up in 1983. It was named after a jazz album of the same name by Rahsaan Roland Kirk. It was fronted by Andrea Oliver [1] and its members included singer Neneh Cherry, Sean Oliver, Mark Springer, and Gareth Sager and Bruce Smith, the latter two formerly of The Pop Group.

The group strayed from more conventional post-punk, mixing avantgarde elements with jazz and led by Cherry's innovative pop/soul singing style. They also recorded with Don Cherry and Nico (on a BBC radio session).

The band notably made a guest appearance in an episode of the British sitcom The Young Ones performing their 1982 single "You're My Kind of Climate". Rip Rig & Panic became Float Up CP in 1985 and produced the album "Kill Me in the Morning." The band dissolved shortly thereafter.

Discography

Albums

• 1981: God
• 1982: I Am Cold
• 1983: Attitude
• 1985: Kill Me in the Morning

Singles

• 1981: Go! Go! Go! This Is It / The Ultimate In Fun (Is Going To The Disco With My Baby)

• 1981: Bob Hope Takes Risks / Hey Mr E! A Gran Grin With A Shake Of Smile

• 1982: You're My Kind Of Climate / She Gets So Hungry At Night She Eats Her Jewellery

• 1982: Storm The Reality Asylum / Leave Your Spittle In The Pot / It's Always Tic For Tac You Foolish Brats

• 1983: Beat the Beast / 1619, A Dutch Vessel Docked In The USA With 20 Humans For Sale
• 1983: Do The Tightrope / Blip This Jig It's Shamanic / Do The Tightrope (Instrumental)