Before Britpop was a buzzword, The Real People were already laying the foundations. Formed in Liverpool by brothers Tony and Chris Griffiths, they were the original blueprint – combining jangling guitars, raw northern soul, and big melodies that echoed through the ‘90s and beyond.
Signed in ’89 and releasing their self-titled debut soon after, the band hit the ground running – touring globally, sharing stages with Bowie, The Pixies and Inspiral Carpets, and turning heads with tracks like Window Pane and Open Up Your Mind. Alongside a string of standout releases, they were hard at work shaping the early sound of a little-known band called Oasis.
It was in The Real People’s studio that Noel and Liam found their feet – and recorded the now-legendary Live Demonstration tape. Tony laid down backing vocals on Supersonic, Chris co-wrote Rockin’ Chair, and their influence can be heard all over Definitely Maybe.
With fans ranging from Cher to Paul Weller and a back catalogue bursting with indie gold, The Realies are back on the road for a rare, intimate tour – stripping it back and sharing the stories behind the songs that helped define an era.
Catch them at The Newgate Social for a night of legendary tunes, Scouse swagger, and a bit of Britpop history up close.
