Biography
East-Auckland garage-rock fanatics (and followers of the might Ig) The Osterbergs consisted of Paul E. Snake, Lance Strickland, Mark Jones and Shirley Charles by the time of the only release.
According to the liner notes “With the successful implantation of Jules on the bass guitar the Osterbergs have mutated into a five headed beast called ‘Freak Power'”.
The group also contributed a track Loaded Tapes ‘Unloaded’ compilation in 1989, alongside Chainsaw Masochists, S.P.U.D. etc.
Members
- Lorna (drums, 198?, The Osterbergs)
- Mac Quitz (guitar, 198?, The Osterbergs)
- Paul E. Snake (bass / vocals, 198? – 199?, The Osterbergs)
- Lance Strickland (Guitar, 198? – 199?, 55 Polish Workers, Dotdash, Freak Power, King Loser, Mud Death, O.P.G., Osterbergs, S.P.U.D., The Rainy Days, Tribal Thunder)
- Mark Jones (guitar, 198? – 199?, The Osterbergs)
- Shirley Charles (drums, 198? – 199?, The Osterbergs)
Discography
- Freak Power (1990 Onslaught Records)
Links
- Switched Out Blog Entry on the Osterbergs