Richard Drummie (born 20 March 1959) is an English guitarist, songwriter and producer.

He began writing with longtime collaborator Peter Cox, with whom he eventually signed a publishing deal.

In 1982, the two formed the band Go West, with Cox as lead singer and Drummie on guitar and backing vocals.

After Go West signed a deal with Chrysalis Records, "We Close Our Eyes" became a top 5 hit in the UK Singles Chart in 1985.

[4] In 1990, Go West finally achieved success in the United States with their single "King of Wishful Thinking", which reached No.