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Blackfeather
Live Promo
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Just a brief look at us in the live situation. Featuring some of our old hits plus one recent song. Performed at Musicland 2008 (filmed by asylum) and Capers (2007).
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BLACKFEATHER MKVII
(2008)
NEALE JOHNS - VOCALS/SONGWRITER/GUITAR
BRENDEN MASON - GUITARS/VOCALS/SONGWRITER
KERRY MCKENNA - BASS/VOCALS/GUITAR/SONGWRITER
MICK HOLDEN - DRUMS/VOCALS
DARYL ROBERTS – KEYBOARDS/VOCALS/HARMONICA
This is the latest line-up of Blackfeather. It appears to be following the revolving door syndrome of previous line-ups. However, it must be pointed out that this is not an instability issue, but rather a musical evolution. Throughout these myriad of changes founding member Neale Johns has been the one consistent factor, both as lead vocalist and songwriter of the band. Different players breathe new life into older songs whilst also adding new textures to the overall sound. Unfortunately this kind of philosophy is frowned upon in certain areas of this industry, as are differing genres within a band. Music is an art, not just a commodity. Freedom of expression is a given. Keep an open mind and come along to one of our gigs, you may be pleasantly surprised!
(2008)
NEALE JOHNS - VOCALS/SONGWRITER/GUITAR
BRENDEN MASON - GUITARS/VOCALS/SONGWRITER
KERRY MCKENNA - BASS/VOCALS/GUITAR/SONGWRITER
MICK HOLDEN - DRUMS/VOCALS
DARYL ROBERTS – KEYBOARDS/VOCALS/HARMONICA
This is the latest line-up of Blackfeather. It appears to be following the revolving door syndrome of previous line-ups. However, it must be pointed out that this is not an instability issue, but rather a musical evolution. Throughout these myriad of changes founding member Neale Johns has been the one consistent factor, both as lead vocalist and songwriter of the band. Different players breathe new life into older songs whilst also adding new textures to the overall sound. Unfortunately this kind of philosophy is frowned upon in certain areas of this industry, as are differing genres within a band. Music is an art, not just a commodity. Freedom of expression is a given. Keep an open mind and come along to one of our gigs, you may be pleasantly surprised!
Band History:
BRIEF 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 “Mountains of Madness”, but a major split early in the group's history disabled what should have been a promising career. 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 Aussie 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 : Sydney 1970 - 1983 Personnel (alphabetical order): Lee Brossman [bass] 1976 - Harry Brus [bass] 1971 - Rex Bullen [keyboards] Leith Corbett [bass] 1970 - Andy Cowell [keyboards] 1983 - Robert Fortesque [bass] 1970-71 - Stuart Fraser [guitar] 1976 - Warwick Fraser [drums] 1976 - Terry Gascoigne [drums] 1971 – Russell Hinton [guitar] 1983 - Cleve Judge [bass] 1983 - John Lee [drums] 1973 Alexander Kash [drums] 1970-71 - Mike McCormack [drums] 1970 - Doug McDonald [drums] 1975 - Steve Murphy [guitar] 1970-71 - Ray Oliver [guitar] 1978 , 1983 - Derek Pelecci [drums]- Jim Penson [drums] 1971-72 - Tim Piper [guitar] 1972/73 - Rick Rankin [guitar] 1978 - Ian Rilen [bass] 1975 - Billy Rylands [bass] – 1975 - John Robinson [guitar/songwriter] Apr 1970 - Aug 71- Jeff Rosenberg [bass] 1978 - Greg Sheehan [drums] 1972-73, 1978 - Wayne Smith [guitar] 1976 - John Strangio [bass] 1978 Billy Taylor [guitar]- 1972, 1975 - Huk Treloar [drums] 1978 - John Tucak [bass] Ray Vanderby [keyboards] 1975 – Joe Vizzone [drums] 1983 - Warren Ward [bass] 1971-73, '78 - Steve Webb [drums) 1970 - Lindsay Wells [guitar] 1973 - Ian Winter [guitar] 1975 - Paul Wyld(e) [piano]1971-73, 1978 - Trevor Young [drums] 1972, 1978 - Zack Zytnik [guitar] Aug-Dec 1971.
BLACKFEATHER : Sydney 1970 - 1983 Personnel (alphabetical order): Lee Brossman [bass] 1976 - Harry Brus [bass] 1971 - Rex Bullen [keyboards] Leith Corbett [bass] 1970 - Andy Cowell [keyboards] 1983 - Robert Fortesque [bass] 1970-71 - Stuart Fraser [guitar] 1976 - Warwick Fraser [drums] 1976 - Terry Gascoigne [drums] 1971 – Russell Hinton [guitar] 1983 - Cleve Judge [bass] 1983 - John Lee [drums] 1973 Alexander Kash [drums] 1970-71 - Mike McCormack [drums] 1970 - Doug McDonald [drums] 1975 - Steve Murphy [guitar] 1970-71 - Ray Oliver [guitar] 1978 , 1983 - Derek Pelecci [drums]- Jim Penson [drums] 1971-72 - Tim Piper [guitar] 1972/73 - Rick Rankin [guitar] 1978 - Ian Rilen [bass] 1975 - Billy Rylands [bass] – 1975 - John Robinson [guitar/songwriter] Apr 1970 - Aug 71- Jeff Rosenberg [bass] 1978 - Greg Sheehan [drums] 1972-73, 1978 - Wayne Smith [guitar] 1976 - John Strangio [bass] 1978 Billy Taylor [guitar]- 1972, 1975 - Huk Treloar [drums] 1978 - John Tucak [bass] Ray Vanderby [keyboards] 1975 – Joe Vizzone [drums] 1983 - Warren Ward [bass] 1971-73, '78 - Steve Webb [drums) 1970 - Lindsay Wells [guitar] 1973 - Ian Winter [guitar] 1975 - Paul Wyld(e) [piano]1971-73, 1978 - Trevor Young [drums] 1972, 1978 - Zack Zytnik [guitar] Aug-Dec 1971.