Richard Morton is a British comedian, musician, songwriter, and composer from North East England who became known as a founder member of the London Comedy Store's "Cutting Edge" show.
[2] After gigging with several rock bands in his native North East,[3] Morton moved to London in the late 1970s to pursue his music, and later, comedy career.
[citation needed] Morton initially worked as a musician, touring pubs and small venues, but became a comedian "by default": "I'd lark around on stage, not finishing the songs properly.
Beginning on the London pub rock circuit, they established themselves as a live act, supporting musicians and comedians and appearing at the GLC Farewell Festival.
"[5] In 1987 The Panic Brothers released a vinyl mini LP, In The Red (Topic Records), produced by Clive Gregson and featuring guest musicians including Geraint Watkins and BJ Cole.
Andy White wrote in Music Week in November 1987: "Excellent snappy songs, booming acoustic guitars and perfect harmonies are the Panic's trademarks.
"[8] Morton and Meuross' act featured at the 1987 Edinburgh Festival Fringe with Norman Lovett, and they later performed a three-week run with Mark Steel at The Assembly Rooms, followed by a UK tour.
[13] He performed regularly at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe between 1990 and 2001,[14] both with his own show and with fellow comedians including Jenny Lecoat, Fred MacAulay, Lynn Ferguson and Jo Brand.
[20] He was a regular contributor to Loose Ends (Radio 4) hosted by Ned Sherrin, and guested on popular comedy panel game show Just A Minute.
He co-wrote the song, Lard with Jo Brand for her Channel 4 special All the Way To Worcester and Can't Help Crying At Christmas, with Rich Hall and Andy Davies for Jack Dee's Sunday Service.