Innocent Bystanders
Innocent Bystanders | |
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| Origin | Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
| Genres | Rock |
| Years active | 1983–1988 |
| Labels | A.I.B Records Chase Records |
| Past members | see Members list |
Innocent Bystanders were a
Biography
At a time when cover bands dominated the
The band's songs drew heavily from their local environment of beaches, hot summers, weekends down South and even the demolition of the Scarborough Beach Hotel. In addition Keyser soaked up many influences and ventured into the realm of story-telling with his songs.
In 1983 the band released a cassette entitled Live at the Subi, recorded at the Subiaco Hotel with a mobile recording truck.
In 1984 the band flew to Sydney and recorded their debut single, "Lebanon", with Peter Walker (Midnight Oil and Cold Chisel producer)[4][5] with the lineup of Mark Lizotte (guitar), Brett Keyser (vocals), John 'Yak' Sherrit (drums), John 'Tatt' Dalzell (bass) and Cliff Kinneen (keyboards).[1][3][4] The single reaching #98 on the Australian singles chart.[6]
Innocent Bystanders travelled to
Members
- Bernie Bremond – backing vocals(1983–86)
- John Dalzell – bass guitar (1983–86)
- John Heussenstamm – guitar (1986–89)
- Al Kash – drums (1986–89)
- Brett Keyser – vocals(1983–89)
- Russel Riley – keyboards (1984–89)
- Mark Lizotte– lead guitar, vocals (1983–86)
- Paul Luckas – Piano (1985)
- Jamie Manifis – guitar
- Yak Sherritt– drums (1983–86)
- Dave Skewes – keyboards (1983–84)
- Brett Townshend – saxophone
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| AUS [8] | ||
| Don't Go Looking Back |
|
59 |
Singles
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| AUS [8] | ||
| 1984 | "Lebanon"/"Young Hearts" | 98 |
| 1986 | "Dangerous"/"I Don’t Care" | 97 |
References
- ^ ISBN 1-86508-072-1. Archived from the originalon 3 August 2004. Retrieved 4 December 2009.
- ^ a b Nimmervoll, Ed. "Diesel". Howlspace – The Living History of Our Music (Ed Nimmervoll). White Room Electronic Publishing Pty Ltd. Archived from the original on 26 July 2012. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
- ^ a b c Spencer et al, (2007) INNOCENT BYSTANDERS[permanent dead link] entry. Retrieved 4 December 2009.
- ^ a b c d Magnus Holmgren (ed.). "Diesel". Australian Rock Database. Magnus Holmgren. Archived from the original on 29 September 2013. Retrieved 4 December 2009.
- ^ "Diesel Interview – Focus Magazine". Archived from the original on 14 December 2007. Retrieved 3 January 2008.
- ^ ISBN 0-646-11917-6. NOTE: Used for Australian Singles and Albums charting from 1970 until ARIA created their own chartsin mid-1988.
- ^ Spencer et al, (2007) JOHNNY DIESEL AND THE INJECTORS Archived 16 December 2014 at the Wayback Machine entry. Retrieved 4 December 2009.
- ^ ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
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