Hi Rise hailed from west Belfast and formed in 1981. They comprised Peter Burns (guitar, vocals), Peter Dolan R.I.P. (guitar), Micky McCourt (vocals), Joe Lloyd (bass) and John Cullen (drums). They quickly assembled a live set together consisting mostly of original compositions such as “Life On A Screen”, “Too Hard To Please”, and “How Can I Loose”. Hi Rise played a mix of pop /new wave material written by Peter Burns and Peter Dolan and even had an original reggae number entitled “Lady Luck” in their set. They played mostly support slots with local bands such as 10 Past 7 and the Bankrobbers, usually in the west of the city. They played their final gig in the summer of '82 at an impromptu outdoor concert in Avoca Park.

(In the picture above L – R Joe, Peter (RIP), Pete, Micky and John December 1981 pictured outside Falls road Dole Office).

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