Prior to that he fulfilled a number of high-profile roles in different sectors of pro audio, including electronics engineer for Midas and Klark Teknik. He also engineered for Trevor Horn on a number of projects, was system designer for several high calibre dance venues, including Fabric, and cinema sound designer for Warner Brothers and VUE Cinemas.
During this time he also developed an enviable knowledge of touring sound, working as system tech for Texas, providing tour support for SSE on Metallica, and for Capital Sound Hire on Stereophonics and Ocean Colour Scene.
Commenting on his new appointment, Rowley says, "I have developed a lot of good contacts over the years and the opportunity to work with Chris and John will now allow me to put together all that I've learnt during this time. At SSE I will continue to offer technical support to current clients as well as actively seeking future business."
SSE group sales director Chris Beale responded, "I've known Richie for some years, and over that time he's been a helpful supplier and, on occasions, a worthy competitor. It is with pleasure that we welcome him to SSE in the hire management role. I know that he'll bring new focus and new ideas and I'm confident that clients old and new will warm to his energetic and outgoing personality."
(Mike Lethby)
