| Group Members | Sid GriffinStephen McCarthyTom StevensGreg Sowders |
| Former Members | Barry ShankDes Brewer |
| Genre | Paisley UndergroundAlternative countryCowpunk |
| Genre Links | Pop/Rock |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Year(s) Active | 1983–1987, 2004, 2009 |
| Music Style | Roots Rock, Paisley Underground, Jangle Pop, Cowpunk, Alternative/ Indie Rock, Punk/New Wave, College Rock, Country-Rock |
| Music Mood | Cathartic, Rebellious, Wry, Earnest, Organic, Autumnal, Confident, Rousing, Rollicking, Bittersweet, Passionate, Street-Smart, Reverent, Plaintive, Energetic, Ambitious |
| Labels | Frontier RecordsZippo RecordsDemon RecordsIsland RecordsPolyGram RecordsPrima Records |
| Official Website | myspace.com |
| Associated Acts | Coal Porters |
The Long Ryders are an American alternative country and Paisley Underground band, principally active between 1983 and 1987, and which reformed in 2004 to do a reunion tour. They have only performed three times since 2004, but hope to play some reunion shows in summer 2012.