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They came to play is a juxtaposition of sports themes and eighties groove,very much a forerunner of modern house music. It starts midtempo slowly builds into a groovy upbeat party vibe. You will love it.
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This whole trip...
...started for me in mid 1967 when I took a few lessons on drums at the legendary Loel's Music Store (Cnr Russel / Lonsdale Streets in Melbourne) from the well schooled Peter Hocking.
One highlight was doing a couple of gigs with a very young Jo Camilleri with Dave Flett and Peter Starkey in the King Bees.
From there the journey started
1968-1974
This period was spent playing drums in Greek and Latin nightclubs and restaurants around Melbourne and a three month gig in Surfers Paradise. A good grounding for backing singers and dancers on floor shows.
1971-1972
Armadillo - with Dave Flett, Bill Miller.
1974-1976
Joined Captain Matchbox Whoopee band "Irreverant Good Times".
1976-1978
Last Chance Cafe from W.A. - a high energy soul and R&B band.
1978-1979
Mike Rudd's "Instant replay". Visit to the U.S.A. with the band for a factfind tour.
1979-1980
Mike Rudd and the Heaters legendary writers and performers in Australia Music.
1980
Broderick Smith's Big combo - high energy R&B with one of Australias great voices.
1980-1981
Tinsley Waterhouse Band - Howling Blues & Soul.
1982
Shaun and the fiddler.
1983-1984
Boy Meets Girl - a project band with Wayne Stewart.
1986
United Notions - a Sydney North Shore Funk & Soul band.
1987
Burwood Blues Band with Mike Rudd and Bill Putt.
1987-1988
Maniac Rockers From Hell with Greg Champion
1988
Brent Parlane Band.
* Started live DJ-ing
1989-1991
Kenny Lopez Sex Mambo - an Afro/Latin band - highlight was a ten day tour of Bangkok
1991-1992
Quintet with Mike Rudd, Bill Putt