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Degenerates were formed in 1987 as Degens with Robert MacKay (bass). In 1989 they released a single, "Out Of My Head", through Amputated Hand.<ref name="McF">{{cite encyclopedia|last=McFarlane |first=Ian |author-link=Ian McFarlane |encyclopedia=[[Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop]] |title= Encyclopedia entry for 'The Degenerates' |url=http://www.whammo.com.au/encyclopedia.asp?articleid=271 |access-date=19 February 2018 |year=1999 |publisher=[[Allen & Unwin]] |location=[[St Leonards, New South Wales|St Leonards, NSW]] |isbn=1-86508-072-1 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040828074428/http://www.whammo.com.au/encyclopedia.asp?articleid=271 |archive-date=28 August 2004}}</ref> They expanded their name to Degenerates, with Julian Chick in place of MacKay on bass {{citation needed|date=December 2019}}, and in 1991 they released an EP "Out Of My Head" through EMI/Chrysalis. In 1992 they released the singles "Crazy World" and "Play Dinosaur"{{citation needed|date=December 2019}} shortly followed by their debut album ''Play Dinosaur'' produced at Studios 301, Sydney, by [[Kevin Shirley]].{{citation needed|date=December 2019}} |
Degenerates were formed in 1987 as Degens with Robert MacKay (bass). In 1989 they released a single, "Out Of My Head", through Amputated Hand.<ref name="McF">{{cite encyclopedia|last=McFarlane |first=Ian |author-link=Ian McFarlane |encyclopedia=[[Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop]] |title= Encyclopedia entry for 'The Degenerates' |url=http://www.whammo.com.au/encyclopedia.asp?articleid=271 |access-date=19 February 2018 |year=1999 |publisher=[[Allen & Unwin]] |location=[[St Leonards, New South Wales|St Leonards, NSW]] |isbn=1-86508-072-1 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040828074428/http://www.whammo.com.au/encyclopedia.asp?articleid=271 |archive-date=28 August 2004}}</ref> They expanded their name to Degenerates, with Julian Chick in place of MacKay on bass {{citation needed|date=December 2019}}, and in 1991 they released an EP "Out Of My Head" through EMI/Chrysalis. In 1992 they released the singles "Crazy World" and "Play Dinosaur"{{citation needed|date=December 2019}} shortly followed by their debut album ''Play Dinosaur'' produced at Studios 301, Sydney, by [[Kevin Shirley]].{{citation needed|date=December 2019}} |
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In 1993 the band started putting out their releases through the Durrant family operated label Bent Records. The second album ''Outspoken'' followed in 1993. During this time Durrant released a solo single "Goodbye" in memory of the passing of musician Kurt Cobain.<ref name="McF"/> |
In 1993, the band started putting out their releases through the Durrant family operated label Bent Records. The second album ''Outspoken'' followed in 1993. During this time Durrant released a solo single "Goodbye" in memory of the passing of musician [[Kurt Cobain]].<ref name="McF"/> |
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By the end of 1995 Degenerates had become Box of Anger. They released an EP, ''Clean"'' in 1995 and a self titled album in 1996.<ref name="McF"/> |
By the end of 1995, Degenerates had become Box of Anger. They released an EP, ''Clean"'' in 1995 and a self titled album in 1996.<ref name="McF"/> |
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Durrant started Penny Safari who released a single "I Believe In Love"/"Two Pennies Drop" in 1998,<ref>{{Citation | last = Hart | first = Bob | date = 14 September 1998 | title = Family tradition is no bum steer | periodical = Herald Sun }}</ref> |
Durrant started Penny Safari who released a single "I Believe In Love"/"Two Pennies Drop" in 1998,<ref>{{Citation | last = Hart | first = Bob | date = 14 September 1998 | title = Family tradition is no bum steer | periodical = Herald Sun }}</ref> |
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Durrant continued running Bent Records, recording and releasing [[Killing Heidi]]'s first release. |
Durrant continued running Bent Records, recording and releasing [[Killing Heidi]]'s first release.{{cn|date=March 2024}} |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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Degenerates | |
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Years active | 1987 - 2000 |
Labels | Amputated Hand, EMI/Chrysalis, Bent Records |
Members | Jamie Durrant Julian Chick David Klenjans |
Degenerates is an Australian rock band formed by Jamie Durrant (guitar, vocals), Julien Chick (bass) and David Klenjans (drums). Their EP Out Of My Head saw them nominated at the ARIA Music Awards of 1992 for Best New Talent.
Degenerates were formed in 1987 as Degens with Robert MacKay (bass). In 1989 they released a single, "Out Of My Head", through Amputated Hand.[1] They expanded their name to Degenerates, with Julian Chick in place of MacKay on bass [citation needed], and in 1991 they released an EP "Out Of My Head" through EMI/Chrysalis. In 1992 they released the singles "Crazy World" and "Play Dinosaur"[citation needed] shortly followed by their debut album Play Dinosaur produced at Studios 301, Sydney, by Kevin Shirley.[citation needed]
In 1993, the band started putting out their releases through the Durrant family operated label Bent Records. The second album Outspoken followed in 1993. During this time Durrant released a solo single "Goodbye" in memory of the passing of musician Kurt Cobain.[1]
By the end of 1995, Degenerates had become Box of Anger. They released an EP, Clean" in 1995 and a self titled album in 1996.[1]
Durrant started Penny Safari who released a single "I Believe In Love"/"Two Pennies Drop" in 1998,[2]
Durrant continued running Bent Records, recording and releasing Killing Heidi's first release.[citation needed]
Discography
Albums
Title | Album details |
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Play Dinosaur |
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Extended Plays
Title | Album details |
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Out of My Head |
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Awards and nominations
ARIA Music Awards
The
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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1992 | Out of My Head | ARIA Award for Best New Talent | Nominated | [4] |
References
- ^ ISBN 1-86508-072-1. Archived from the originalon 28 August 2004. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
- ^ Hart, Bob (14 September 1998), "Family tradition is no bum steer", Herald Sun
- ^ a b "Bubbling Down Under Week Commencing 22 July 1991". Retrieved 23 July 2022.
- ^ "Winners by Year 1992". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Archived from the original on 26 September 2007. Retrieved 4 December 2013.