The End We Start From

'Perfect Life' - Tall Blonde Man's debut album release. 

Written between 2021 & 2024, and recorded at their home studio, 'Perfect Life' blends driving bass, soaring guitars and electronic soundscapes to create an exciting mix of Rock, Prog and New Wave.

The ironically titled album reflects the frustration, loss, love and hope that entwine all of our everyday lives. Catchy melodies and clever lyrics carry the listener on a journey with the message that, whilst life may not be perfect, you're very welcome to come along for the ride!

All tracks written & arranged, performed, recorded, produced, mixed and mastered by Tall Blonde Man.

Tall Blonde Man are:

Ste Bate (Guitars)
Chris Burton (Bass and Drums)
Dave Ryder (Vocals & Synthesizers)

Album cover design by Tall Blonde Man / Cover photo by Kyle Johnson on Unsplash.

Perfect Life

Heal

Perfect Life (Part 2)

Throw It All Down

Moving To Mars

Enemy On The Inside

Here To Stay

Flow

'Make the Summer Stay' is a reflection on long lost childhood summers, wrapped up in an 80's vibe.

Make the Summer Stay

Chase the Sun

Sound of the Sun

Hope

Black Mirror

Inspired by 'Ghost Rider - travels on the healing road' by Neil Peart (drummer & lyricist with Rush - 1952-2020)

The Fool I Used To Be

Tall Blonde Man are:

Ste Bate (Guitars)
Chris Burton (Bass & Drums)
Dave Ryder (Vocals & Synthesizers)

Tall Blonde Man is a genre-defying band combining rock guitars, new wave electronic soundscapes and experimental elements of Prog. 

Formed at Frodsham High School in 1985, the line-up quickly settled as a four piece made up of Jon Clark (Vocals & Bass), Ste Bate (Guitars), Chris Burton (Drums) and Dave Ryder (Keyboards). One of their first headline gigs saw a young Gary Barlow as their support act and in 1987 the band recorded their debut EP, ‘Money Can’t Buy….’.

Their EP passed across the desk of Radio 1 Controller, Johnny Beerling, but success proved elusive and the band went their separate ways.

In 2006, the incredibly sad news came that Jon Clark had passed away.

A decade on, and Ste, Chris and Dave’s paths crossed once again. In a wave of nostalgia, they started making music. The guys settled on a new band name, ‘Tall Blonde Man’, as a tip of the hat to their former bandmate and friend, Jon.

In 2020, Tall Blonde Man released their debut EP ‘The End We Start From’, and in 2025 they released their debut full-length album, the ironically titled ‘Perfect Life’. Drawing inspiration from spending their formative musical years in the 80s, the band’s sound mixes nostalgia with the contemporary, their lyrics reflective of the world around them.

Watch this space to see what comes next from this unique, resilient and ever-evolving band. 

All tracks written & arranged, performed, recorded, produced, mixed and mastered by Tall Blonde Man.

Perfect Life album cover - Design by Tall Blonde Man / photo by Kyle Johnson on Unsplash.

All other artwork and photography by Tall Blonde Man.

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