Frenzal Rhomb
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Frenzal Rhomb is an Australian punk band that formed in 1993, based in the city of Sydney. The band's current lineup is Jason Whalley (vocals), Lindsay McDougall (guitar), Tom Crease (bass) and Gordy Foreman (drums). McDougall is also responsible for Rock Against Howard, a compilation by Australian musicians against John Howard's government.
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History
In 1994 the band entered the University of Sydney band competition where it placed second.
They are named after a light refracting box.
They caused a stir in the world of Australian commercial radio in July 2004 when they were threatened to be "buried" by commercial station 2Day FM, after an incident involving the band and 2Day FM presenter Jackie O at a Darwin concert. Band members heckled and played over the top of Jackie O's attempts to MC the concert, after she arrived nine hours late for the role. Jason Whalley commented that the station has never played Frenzal Rhomb in the past, as they (and commercial radio in general) concentrate on artists from whom they can make fast, short term profits (such as contestants of Popstars and Australian Idol), rather than supporting real Australian talent.
Jason Whalley and Lindsay McDougall also work on radio as Jay and the Doctor. Their biggest role is as Triple J's breakfast show hosts for 2005.
Members
Current
- Jason Whalley (vocals)
- Lindsay McDougall (guitar)
- Tom Crease (bass)
- Gordy Foreman (drums)
Past
- Lex Feltham (bass)
- Ben Costello (guitar)
- Karl (drums)
- Nat (drums)
Discography
Albums
- Coughing up a Storm (1995)
- Not So Tough Now (1997)
- Once a Jolly Swagman Always a Jolly Swagman (title of US release of Coughing up a Storm) (1997)
- Meet the Family (1998)
- A Man's Not a Camel (1999)
- Shut Your Mouth (2001)
- Sans Souci (2003)
EPs and singles
Other
References
- Media Watch | Kyle & Jackie O - revenge (http://www.abc.net.au/mediawatch/transcripts/s1167368.htm)
- A transcript and soundbyte of Jay and Lindsay's infamous interview with Jackie O and Kyle Sandilands: [1] (http://www.outwiththenew.com/html/blackhole.html)
External links
- Frenzal Rhomb official site (http://www.frenzalrhomb.com.au/)
- Frenzal Rhomb's Blog (http://freindsofron.blogspot.com)