Rick Bryant was a true legend of the Wellington music scene. Having played in Blerta, Original Sin, Gutbucket, Mammal, Rough Justice, Top Scientists, and the Neighbours. The Jive Bombers were formed as a 12 piece Soul/Funk covers band in mid 1983 by Bryant. They recorded an album in 1984. Fifteen years later they released a follow up. They release three albums in total.