As pub rock evolved from the mid-70s onwards, it absorbed influences from emerging musical movements, blending its raw, no-frills energy with elements of punk, new wave, the mod revival, and even touches of reggae. Alongside its foundation in classic rock, rock‘n’roll, and rollicking R&B, the
Having made his name with pub rockers The Winkies (who backed Brian Eno), Canadian singer-songwriter Philip Rambow embarked on a solo career with two albums for EMI, starting with 1979's acclaimed Shooting Gallery. Cherry Red now represent Philip's back catalogue, including later albums Jungle Law (1981) and his "comeback" record Whatever Happened To Phil Rambow? (2015).