Bentley Rhythm Ace (BRA) is a duo formed in Birmingham, England in the late 1990s consisting of Mike Stokes and Richard March.
<p>The band was formed by former members of the group Pop Will Eat Itself, with guest appearances by James Atkin, a member of indie band EMF. Their live drummer was Fuzz Townshend, with whom March previously played in Pop Will Eat Itself.
<p>Their eponymous debut album, Bentley Rhythm Ace was released in 1997, and spawned the popular single "Bentley's Gonna Sort You Out". A second album, For Your Ears Only, was released in 2000 but was less popular. A further single "Madam, Your Carriage Awaits" was released. The group also compiled a two CD FSUK compilation album.
<p>The name likely refers to the Rhythm Ace line of analogue drum machines manufactured by Ace Tone , some of which were rebranded and distributed by Bentley Pianos in the UK.
<p>The group epitomises the Big Beat era. Signed to Skint Records, they have enjoyed much commercial success with their music being used...
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