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{{Infobox musical artist
| Name = The Bamboos
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| Origin = [[Perth, Western Australia|Perth]], [[Western Australia]], [[Australia]]
| origin = [[Perth, Western Australia|Perth]], [[Western Australia]], [[Australia]]
| Genre = [[Alternative rock|Alternative Rock]]
| genre = [[Alternative rock|Alternative Rock]]
| Years_active = [[1984 in music|1984]] - 1987
| years_active = [[1984 in music|1984]] - 1987
| Label = Citadel Records<br>Cleopatra
| label = Citadel Records<br>Cleopatra
| Associated_acts = [[The Kryptonics]]<br>[[Nursery Crimes (band)|Nursery Crimes]]<br>[[New Christs]]<br>[[The Monarchs]]<br>[[You Am I]]
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'''The Bamboos''' were an [[alternative rock]] band from [[Western Australia]].
'''The Bamboos''' were an [[alternative rock]] band from [[Western Australia]].


==Biography==
==Biography==
The Bamboos were formed in 1984 by Craig Hallsworth in the West Australian township of [[Collie, Western Australia|Collie]]. The band consisted of Hallsworth (guitar, vocals), Mark Gelmi (bass), Roger Russell (guitar) and Tony Chiallella (drums). In 1985 Russell was replaced by Greg Hitchcock (The Go-Starts) and in 1986 Chiallella was replaced by [[Shakir Pichler]] ([[The Kryptonics]]). The band’s brand of raw guitar trash and country-swamp rock caught the attention of Citadel Records boss John Needham and they went on to record and release the single "Snuff"<ref>{{cite web |title=Discogs - "Snuff" |url=http://www.discogs.com/release/914247 |publisher=Discogs |accessdate=2008-02-26 }}</ref>, the flexi-disk "Dead Girl", the EP ''Born Killer'' and the album ''Rarer Than Rockinghorse Shit''.
The Bamboos were formed in 1984 by Craig Hallsworth in the West Australian township of [[Collie, Western Australia|Collie]]. The band consisted of Hallsworth (guitar, vocals), Mark Gelmi (bass), Roger Russell (guitar) and Tony Chiallella (drums). In 1985 Russell was replaced by Greg Hitchcock (The Go-Starts) and in 1986 Chiallella was replaced by [[Shakir Pichler]] ([[The Kryptonics]]). The band’s brand of raw guitar trash and country-swamp rock caught the attention of Citadel Records boss John Needham and they went on to record and release the single "Snuff",<ref>{{cite web |title=Discogs - "Snuff" |url=http://www.discogs.com/release/914247 |publisher=Discogs |accessdate=2008-02-26 }}</ref> the flexi-disk "Dead Girl", the EP ''Born Killer'' and the album ''Rarer Than Rockinghorse Shit''.


After two national tours Pichler left to form his own [[rockabilly]] band The Howlin MoonDoggies and was replaced by [[Rusty Hopkinson|Russell Hopkinson]]. Some of the bands that they play support for include [[Lime Spiders|The Lime Spiders]], [[Johnny Thunders]], The Dammed, [[Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds]], [[The Johnnys]], [[Hoodoo Gurus]], [[Violent Femmes]] and [[The Cramps]].
After two national tours Pichler left to form his own [[rockabilly]] band The Howlin MoonDoggies and was replaced by [[Rusty Hopkinson|Russell Hopkinson]]. Some of the bands that they play support for include [[Lime Spiders|The Lime Spiders]], [[Johnny Thunders]], The Dammed, [[Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds]], [[The Johnnys]], [[Hoodoo Gurus]], [[Violent Femmes]] and [[The Cramps]].
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The band is chiefly remembered today for the number of ex-members who have gone to feature prominently in high profile Australian artists.
The band is chiefly remembered today for the number of ex-members who have gone to feature prominently in high profile Australian artists.


*Hallsworth went on to form The Healers, Wild Palms, Zuvuya, Outstation and Tangled Star.
*Hallsworth went on to form The Healers, Wild Palms, Zuvuya, Outstation and Tangled Star.
*Hitchcock went on to play with The Neptunes, [[The Kryptonics]], New Christs, The Verys, Challenger 7, [[You Am I]], [[The Dearhunters]], and [[The Monarchs]].<ref>{{cite web |work=[[Australian Rock Database]]|title=Greg Hitchcock|url=http://hem.passagen.se/honga/database/h/hitchcockgreg.html |publisher=Magnus Holmgren |accessdate=2008-02-26 }}</ref>
*Hitchcock went on to play with The Neptunes, [[The Kryptonics]], New Christs, The Verys, Challenger 7, [[You Am I]], [[The Dearhunters]], and [[The Monarchs]].<ref>{{cite web |work=[[Australian Rock Database]]|title=Greg Hitchcock|url=http://hem.passagen.se/honga/database/h/hitchcockgreg.html |publisher=Magnus Holmgren |accessdate=2008-02-26 }}</ref>
*Hopkinson joined [[Nursery Crimes (band)|Nursery Crimes]] and then [[You Am I]].<ref>{{cite web |work=Australian Rock Database|title=You Am I |url=http://hem.passagen.se/honga/database/y/youami.html |publisher=Magnus Holmgren |accessdate=2007-11-22 }}</ref> Hopkinson has also played with Australian [[Punk rock|punk]] act [[Radio Birdman]] and manages [[record label]] and distribution company [[Reverberation Records]].<ref >{{cite web |title=Reverbaration Records |url=http://reverberation.com.au |publisher=Reverberation Records |accessdate=2008-02-26 }}</ref>
*Hopkinson joined [[Nursery Crimes (band)|Nursery Crimes]] and then [[You Am I]].<ref>{{cite web |work=Australian Rock Database|title=You Am I |url=http://hem.passagen.se/honga/database/y/youami.html |publisher=Magnus Holmgren |accessdate=2007-11-22 }}</ref> Hopkinson has also played with Australian [[Punk rock|punk]] act [[Radio Birdman]] and manages [[record label]] and distribution company [[Reverberation Records]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Reverbaration Records |url=http://reverberation.com.au |publisher=Reverberation Records |accessdate=2008-02-26 }}</ref>
*Pichler formed The Howlin MoonDoggies, Fink, Brutal Pancho and toured with Amphetish and US band Wish You Weres. Pichler also established his own record label, [http://www.sexbeatrecords.com/flash.htm Sexbeat Records] and has appeared in a number of feature films, ''[[Mission: Impossible II]]'', ''On Our Selection'', ''[[Fat Pizza: The Movie]]'' and television series ''[[Nightmares and Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King]]''.
*Pichler formed The Howlin MoonDoggies, Fink, Brutal Pancho and toured with Amphetish and US band Wish You Weres. Pichler also established his own record label, [http://www.sexbeatrecords.com/flash.htm Sexbeat Records] and has appeared in a number of feature films, ''[[Mission: Impossible II]]'', ''On Our Selection'', ''[[Fat Pizza: The Movie]]'' and television series ''[[Nightmares and Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King]]''.


==Members==
==Members==
* Tony Chiallella : drums (1984-86)
* Tony Chiallella : drums (1984–86)
* Mark Gelmi : bass (1984-87)
* Mark Gelmi : bass (1984–87)
* Craig Hallsworth : guitar, vocals (1984-87)
* Craig Hallsworth : guitar, vocals (1984–87)
* Greg Hitchcock : vocals, guitar (1985-87)
* Greg Hitchcock : vocals, guitar (1985–87)
* [[Rusty Hopkinson|Russell Hopkinson]] : drums (1986-87)
* [[Rusty Hopkinson|Russell Hopkinson]] : drums (1986–87)
* [[Shakir Pichler]] : drums (1986)
* [[Shakir Pichler]] : drums (1986)
* Roger Russell : guitar (1984-85)
* Roger Russell : guitar (1984–85)


==Discography==
==Discography==

Revision as of 15:38, 23 July 2011

For other bands with similar names, see The Bamboos.
The Bamboos
OriginPerth, Western Australia, Australia
GenresAlternative Rock
Years active1984 - 1987
LabelsCitadel Records
Cleopatra
Past memberssee main list

The Bamboos were an alternative rock band from Western Australia.

Biography

The Bamboos were formed in 1984 by Craig Hallsworth in the West Australian township of Collie. The band consisted of Hallsworth (guitar, vocals), Mark Gelmi (bass), Roger Russell (guitar) and Tony Chiallella (drums). In 1985 Russell was replaced by Greg Hitchcock (The Go-Starts) and in 1986 Chiallella was replaced by Shakir Pichler (The Kryptonics). The band’s brand of raw guitar trash and country-swamp rock caught the attention of Citadel Records boss John Needham and they went on to record and release the single "Snuff",[1] the flexi-disk "Dead Girl", the EP Born Killer and the album Rarer Than Rockinghorse Shit.

After two national tours Pichler left to form his own rockabilly band The Howlin MoonDoggies and was replaced by Russell Hopkinson. Some of the bands that they play support for include The Lime Spiders, Johnny Thunders, The Dammed, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, The Johnnys, Hoodoo Gurus, Violent Femmes and The Cramps.

The band is chiefly remembered today for the number of ex-members who have gone to feature prominently in high profile Australian artists.

Members

  • Tony Chiallella : drums (1984–86)
  • Mark Gelmi : bass (1984–87)
  • Craig Hallsworth : guitar, vocals (1984–87)
  • Greg Hitchcock : vocals, guitar (1985–87)
  • Russell Hopkinson : drums (1986–87)
  • Shakir Pichler : drums (1986)
  • Roger Russell : guitar (1984–85)

Discography

Albums

  • Bamboos/Mutants of Desire"(Cassette) - Independent Release (1985)
  • Born Killer (EP) - Citadel Records (1987) (AUS #94)
  • Rarer Than Rocking Horse Shit - Cleopatra (1987)

Singles

  • "Snuff" / "Virginia" - Citadel (1986)
  • "With Which To Love You" / "Winded" - Citadel (1986)
  • "Dead Girl" (free limited flexi-disk)

Contributions

  • Cooking With George - ABC (1985): "Law Of A Gun", "Gone Wishin'", "Virginia"
  • Positively Elisabeth Street - Citadel (1989): "With Which To Love You" Closer Records (France), Normal Records (Germany)
  • Tales From the Australian Underground - Singles 1976-1989 - Feel Presents Pty (2004): "With Which To Love You"

References

  1. ^ "Discogs - "Snuff"". Discogs. Retrieved 2008-02-26.
  2. ^ "Greg Hitchcock". Australian Rock Database. Magnus Holmgren. Retrieved 2008-02-26.
  3. ^ "You Am I". Australian Rock Database. Magnus Holmgren. Retrieved 2007-11-22.
  4. ^ "Reverbaration Records". Reverberation Records. Retrieved 2008-02-26.
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