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Hoodoo Gurus
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Hoodoo Gurus are an Australian rock band which used influences from seventies power-pop, bubblegum pop, Beatle-esque harmonies, psychedelia and grungy garage rock. They formed in Sydney in 1981. Dave Faulkner, Rod Radalj and James Baker were originally from Perth. Baker and Radalj were original members of The Scientists, Faulkner and Baker were also members of The Victims in 1977-79.
The original lineup band was notable for having three guitars and no bass player, creating a distinctive, layered sound. They were originally known as Le Hoodoo Gurus, but they soon dropped the “Le”.
The fourth founding member, Kimble Rendall, left in 1982, before the release of their first single, “Leilani” and went on to become a noted music video director; he was effectively replaced by Clyde Bramley.
Radalj was not happy with this and left the band and was replaced by Brad Shepherd, (ex-Fun Things guitarist) who had been in Bramley’s previous band. Radalj went on to perform with a number of other acts, including Love Rodeo.
Hoodoo Gurus officially split in 1998, but have reformed occasionally for concerts. In 2004, they released a new album, “Mach Schau” and began touring again. The song “Come Anytime” is the theme song to Australian TV show Thank God You’re Here. They also performed live in the pre-match ceremony to the 2006 NRL Grand Final. The Gurus are currently touring in 2007 including several US dates.
The original lineup band was notable for having three guitars and no bass player, creating a distinctive, layered sound. They were originally known as Le Hoodoo Gurus, but they soon dropped the “Le”.
The fourth founding member, Kimble Rendall, left in 1982, before the release of their first single, “Leilani” and went on to become a noted music video director; he was effectively replaced by Clyde Bramley.
Radalj was not happy with this and left the band and was replaced by Brad Shepherd, (ex-Fun Things guitarist) who had been in Bramley’s previous band. Radalj went on to perform with a number of other acts, including Love Rodeo.
Hoodoo Gurus officially split in 1998, but have reformed occasionally for concerts. In 2004, they released a new album, “Mach Schau” and began touring again. The song “Come Anytime” is the theme song to Australian TV show Thank God You’re Here. They also performed live in the pre-match ceremony to the 2006 NRL Grand Final. The Gurus are currently touring in 2007 including several US dates.
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babyjesus07 wrote:
bittersweet is a very good song
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musiclive999 wrote:
My old alt rock cover band of the 90s used to sing Miss Freelove '69 - great song!
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JeremyAce4 wrote:
welcome to the board, Mr one-up.
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dewflive wrote:
Besides actually seeing them in 86 opening for the Bangles, best moment for me was seeing The Fleshtones play in a tiny basement bar in Troy NY, and noticing a familiar looking guy in the crowd, and my friend asked isn't that Dave Faulkner of the Hoodoo Gurus? I said no way. Halfway through the night Peter Zaremba invited his friend on stage to jam, and they played some rock and roll classics,
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Phlegm70 wrote:
Haha, this band always remind me of watching one day cricket tests in the 80s. Six runs...like wow, wipeout.
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haupassia wrote:
bogan
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jut666 wrote:
Best Gurus moment for me was travelling along a freeway in Italy with Death Defying going.My italian friend doing his best english to sing along.
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DrownSpirit wrote:
It's always bittersweet...
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Sideburnstijger wrote:
Fantastic show at the Azkena rock festival in Vitoria, Spain.
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Pixieguts wrote:
Classic Aussie rock of the very best kind!!
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girlybat wrote:
stoneage romeos--the whole album is brilliant!
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Asmudger wrote:
Saw them on Friday. Good god but they were good. Seeing them tomorrow. Can't wait .....
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gazzpacho wrote:
Any chance of the Gurus coming over to Holland in the near future??? I'd love to see them!!!
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GuitarBassDrums wrote:
Like to Rock? Then check out australian rock band Upsize.Their debut EP One Man Stereo and their debut LP West End Delicacy ... are both great. Cheers GBD
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DanAbnrml9 wrote:
Hoodoo Gurus are an Australian rock band which used influences from twenties power-pop TWENTIES? Ummmmmm... WTF???
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chairsmissing wrote:
Stoneage Romeos !
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DanAbnrml9 wrote:
Come Anytime is the theme song to Thank God You're Here!!! RANDOM but cool.
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goodies006 wrote:
An iconic OZ pub band!
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Kejento wrote:
Hands down, the best band I've ever listened to.
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qaldrin3 wrote:
simply amazing
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