Forty years on, Kiwi Tim Finn loves writing more than ever
9 July 2015
Restless and looking for ways to express his musical vision
SOME MUSICIANS find a formula that works and stick with it. Others are restless, always looking for new paths to explore and new ways to express their musical vision - Jape is definitely among the latter.
The Crumlin native, born Richie Egan, began life in hardcore/punk bands before taking up bass duties with The Redneck Manifesto, the pioneering Irish post-rock band, best known for their 2004 album I Am Brazil. That same year, Richie released his second solo album under the Jape moniker - The Monkey's In The Zoo Have More Fun Than Me. It caused a sensation in Irish indie circles with key track 'Floating' winning notice from the Jack White/Brendon Benson band The Raconteurs, who covered it in concert.