Richard Orange began his career as front man with the band Zuider Zee. Zee were formed in 1974. The band quickly developed a devoted following and landed a recording contract with Columbia Records. As these pictures show times, they are a changing.

Several years ago when Zee were playing local clubs, it was quite obvious that lead singer-guitarist Richard Orange, who has a tremendous perspective for rock and roll, was it's creative focal point. So when a new band with Orange in it began appearing recently, it was assumed that it was a situation of "Richard Orange and some backup musicians." - Zee gives much more music than was expected. By Walter Dawson (1979)