OLD ROPE

Pure Rock and Blues

OLD ROPE are a Fylde-based three piece band playing a strong, hard hitting mix of rock and blues, with over 120 years of gigging experience!

Quotes...

"Dear Old Rope. Thank you so much for making our birthday so special. We had a great time."

"We had a brilliant night, Old Rope were great."

"Thank you. It was a pleasure seeing you play."

"Where is your next gig? As you are fantastic and I would love to go along."

"You were excellent. It was lovely to see you! Thank you for coming all the way x"

"Good sounds, well done guys."

"Seriously f**king good!"

"You have made some real fans here tonight"

"My favourite band"

Recently Opened For...

Dr Feelgood
Triple J (with Jeff Rich ex- Staus Quo)
John Verity
Stevie Nimmo Trio ( with Alan Nimmo of King King

Mike Cummings

Lead Guitar and Vocals. Has played in bands for 30 years, notably with legendary local band, the Chevrons, he is also a very talented solo singer/songwriter and played many local venues and festivals.

John Best

Drums and Vocals. Started singing at the age of 14 in 1968, played with various duos, trios and bands all over the UK. Did some gigs in Germany including supporting acts for Rufus Thomas and also The Fortunes. We were support act in Liverpool for Dave Berry. I have been a solo singer for 40 years.

Keith Cruden

Bass Guitar and Vocals. Starting back in the 1960's in the Blackpool band Freak Express, opening for such bands as the Rocking Vickers and the Blades (later Jethro Tull). After a very long break (wife and kids!) he restarted his passion while living in Vancouver, Canada, playing in a few local blues bands and some solo acoustic stuff. A working stint in Rome, Italy saw Keith help to put together a band that gigged around the city. More recently, Keith has worked with a number of local blues bands and had a two-year stint playing Rock 'n Roll with Repeater.