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 (The List, Circus Block Four, Razorbrain, Splash, Serotone, guitar / vocals)
- Jeff Thorpe (The List, Circus Block Four, Razorbrain, bass / guitar)
- Wayne Frampton (Circus Block Four, drums)
- Dean Hutton (percussion)
- Caroline Easther (Spines, Circus Block Four, The Chills, The Verlaines, Chicago Smoke Shop, Let’s Planet, Barry Saunders, Beat Rhythm Fashion, The Hobnob Boots, Steph Casey, Orangefarm, drums)
- Peter Robinson (Tin Syndrome, Circus Block Four, Violet Summer, keyboards)
- Fiona MacKenzie (vocals)
- Paula McDermott (vocals)
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)