Thread: Name the band/artist

The information is out there in the ether. Tell you what, we'll narrow down the field. I thought it would have given it away to easily...so here goes.

After The Dave Miller Set folded I was a founding member of Blackfeather.

Leith Corbett

http://www.cristonbarker.com.au/bio.htm

Originally Posted by prozac

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After The Dave Miller Set folded I was a founding member of Blackfeather.

History
Blackfeather were one of the most popular and successful groups of the early '70s, and produced one of the landmark Aussie progressive rock albums, but a major split early in the group's history disabled what should have been a promising career for founder John Robinson. As indicated by the huge personnel listing above, there was a bewildering series of lineup changes, with Blackfeather going through at least six major incarnations between 1970 and 1983, with a huge personnel list for each version. The list is a veritable 'Who's Who' of the 70s rock scene. However it's the first two lineups - 'Mark I', who made At The Mountains Of Madness and 'Mark II' who recorded "Boppin' The Blues" - that are the best known.
Blackfeather (Mk I) formed in April 1970 with the original lineup being John Robinson (gtr), Neale Johns (vcls), Leith Corbett (bs) and Mike McCormack (dr). All but Johns had come straight from the split of the highly-rated Dave Miller Set, who were one of NSW's most popular live groups in the late 60s, and whose classic version of "Mr Guy Fawkes" was Go-Set's pick for the Best Single of 1969.


I'm confused .

The light just came on Leith Corbett

Did you edit your post Outbackrr .

Yes it is Leith Corbett. Fantastic guitarist as was John. Had many a jamm with them at that house. As a wide eyed 15yr old I can tell you it was an education.

You can fight it out for honours.

Originally Posted by Grumpy John

Did you edit your post Outbackrr .

Yep, about a minute after I first put in Harry Brus.

Happy to concede the next turn to you GJ, as I haven't got anything in mind for a question.

Originally Posted by Outbackrr

Yep, about a minute after I first put in Harry Brus.

Happy to concede the next turn to you GJ, as I haven't got anything in mind for a question.

You still beat me by a good 6 minutes, I've also run dry for ideas at the moment. I didn't expect this thread to last this long .

If it's OK with you Outbackrr I'll handball it back to Prozac.

I'll second that.

Prozac poses the hard ones (especially when I found the list of Blackfeather members)

Originally Posted by Outbackrr

I'll second that.

Prozac poses the hard ones (especially when I found the list of Blackfeather members)

Awe c'mon there was lots of clues to narrow it down.

Ok, then.

Mid '70s we got a band together whilst studying at uni in Sydney.

Midnight Oil

A bit delayed. Had to pick-up the pizza (Neapolotana...anchovies mmmmm, the family is away), open a red, and watch Rockwiz. Have to get some tips to keep up with you lot.

GJ, yes you are correct! Midnight Oil. Bunch of young blokes from Sydney's Upper North Shore, just trying to make amends for their comfortable upbringings and private school educations. Deep down nice blokes.

Your go GJ.

English singer/songwriter/guitarist born in 1946.

Syd Barrett is my first thought

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