Approximate
time period - 1982 - 1987.
Art school group specialising in quirky satirical songs,
stage sets and performance antics. They featured the drumming
skills of the local press music correspondent Tony (Rupert)
Green, along with percussionist Scott Wilkinson (Ballon
d'Essai), various singers and dancers.
The bands full line-up was:
Laurens Van der Lingen - Vocals
Liz Thompson - Vocals
William Stewart - Guitar
Tony (Rupert) Green - Drums
Scott Wilkinson - Percussion
Cameron Chittock - Bass
Francis Slole later replaced Cameron, who was himself
replaced by Matt Campbell. The tracks on the
Failsafe recordings feature Matt Campbell on Bass.
"Resurrection
Now" was recorded live at the
Gladstone from
a Paul Kean
live mix and "Kiss
Me Hardy" was from their
Night Shift recordings.
The band released one album featuring studio recordings,
released via Bill Direen's label.
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