Biography
3-piece Auckland new wave act from the early/mid 80’s featuring Nigel Russell (Spelling Mistakes, Danse Macabre), David Bulog and Trevor Reekie, though they went through many other members.
After an EP and an album the band disbanded with Russell going on to join Greg Johnson Set. Car Crash Set are recognized as one of New Zealand’s pioneering electronic acts, taking inspiration from the likes of Suicide and New Order.
Members
- Nigel Russell (Car Crash Set)
- David Bulog (Car Crash Set)
- Trevor Reekie (Car Crash Set)
- Simon Brown (drums, Car Crash Set)
- Rick Robertson (saxophone, Car Crash Set)
- Henry Downes (percussion, Car Crash Set)
- Sharon Tuapawa (vocals, Car Crash Set)
- Ryan Monga (bass, Car Crash Set)
Discography
- Breakdown 7″ Single (1983, Reaction, REACT019)
- No Accident 7″ single (19834 Reaction, REACT021)
- Another Day EP (1986, Reaction / Festival, X19021)
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