Biography
Wellington-based funky pop rock group from the mid 1980. Formed by Gavin McLean and Jeff Thorpe after the demise of their previous group The List. Percussionist Dean Hutton (and production from Ian Morris) gave them a distinct sound on their first replace ‘In Stone In Steel‘.
Well-known drummer Caroline Easther later joined the group, however the group only lasted a couple years, without attaining any commercial success. They recorded an album that went unreleased.
Members
- Gavin McLean (guitar / vocals, Circus Block Four, Razorbrain, Serotone, Splash, The List)
- Jeff Thorpe (bass / guitar, Circus Block Four, Razorbrain, The List)
- Wayne Frampton (drums, Circus Block Four)
- Dean Hutton (percussion, Circus Block Four)
- Caroline Easther (drums, Barry Saunders, Beat Rhythm Fashion, Chicago Smoke Shop, Circus Block Four, Let’s Planet, Orangefarm, Steph Casey, The Chills, The Hobnob Boots, The Verlaines, Barry Saunders, Beat Rhythm Fashion, Chicago Smoke Shop, Circus Block Four, Let’s Planet, Orangefarm, Spines, Steph Casey, The Chills, The Hobnob Boots, The Verlaines, Throw)
- Peter Robinson (keyboard, Circus Block Four, Tin Syndrome, Violet Summer)
- Fiona MacKenzie (vocals, Circus Block Four)
- Paula McDermott (vocals, Circus Block Four)
Discography
- ‘In Stone In Steel‘/’Dead Inside‘ 12″ single (1984, Jayrem Records, JAY118)
- ‘Take Another Look’ 12″ single (1985, Jayrem Records, JAY118)
- The Coloured Gate (unreleased)