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The Saints were an Australian rock band formed in Brisbane, Queensland in 1973. Founded by singer-songwriter Chris Bailey, drummer Ivor Hay, and guitarist-songwriter Ed Kuepper, they originally employed fast tempos, raucous vocals and a "buzzsaw" guitar sound that helped initiate punk rock in Australia and identified them with the greater international movement.
The Saints were the very first group that was used to back singer Heinz. [1] The band were made up of bass guitarist Tab Martin (fresh from his stint with The Tornados ), Roy Phillips (playing guitar), and drummer Ricky Winter (born Richard Winter, 27 September 1940, in Aldershot , Hampshire ).
The Saints began in 1974 as punk rockers and released their first single, "(I'm) Stranded", in September 1976 on their own Fatal Records label. They were signed to EMI and released their debut album in February 1977, (I'm) Stranded . [ 1 ]
Bailey, Kuepper and Hay formed the band, The Saints in 1973. Their first significant success was in the UK with the classic punk anthem "(I'm) Stranded". The band slowly evolved toward a more sophisticated sound on their next few albums. Bailey continued to lead the band into the 1980s.
Prehistoric Sounds is the third album by the Australian punk rock group The Saints, released in 1978 via Harvest. [1] [2] This was the final album to feature founding lead guitarist, Ed Kuepper, who left the band shortly after its release.
Paralytic Tonight, Dublin Tomorrow is a 7" extended play released in March 1980 by Australian Punk band The Saints. [1] [2] It was produced by the group's singer-guitarist, Chris Bailey using the pseudonym L. Lambert. [1] [2] It is their first release after founding guitarist, Ed Kuepper, had left the band.
Eternally Yours is the second album by Australian punk rock band the Saints, released in 1978. Produced by band members Chris Bailey and Ed Kuepper, the album saw the band pursue a bigger, more R&B-driven sound, augmented by a horn section. The album also saw the introduction of bass guitarist Algy Ward, who replaced the band's previous bass ...
"I'm) Stranded" is the debut single released by Australian punk rock band the Saints. [2] [3] Issued in September 1976, it has been cited as "one of the iconic singles of the era", [4] and pre-dated vinyl debuts by contemporary punk acts such as the Sex Pistols, Buzzcocks, The Damned and The Clash.