Silent Running (band)

Silent Running
Silent Running performing in 2019.
Silent Running performing in 2019.
Background information
OriginBelfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Genres
Years active1982–1990. 2019-present
Labels
Members
  • Peter Gamble
  • Tony Scott
  • Richard Collett
  • Gary Kirby
Past members
  • George Beavis
  • Alex White
  • Ian Gault
  • Paul Rocks
Websitewww.silentrunning.band

Silent Running are a Northern Irish rock band, who emerged from the Belfast punk scene and were originally called The Setz, before changing musical direction in 1982. The original band members were Richard Collett (bass, born 31 March 1960), Peter Gamble (vocals, born 24 November 1960), Tony Scott (guitars) and Ian Gault (drums). Prior to signing to EMI, the band recruited George Beavis on keyboards.