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Formed in Adelaide Australia in 1971.

They were listed as an acoustic comedy band, akin to Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band, & Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band.

Original members included;
Doc Neeson [aka Doc Talbot] (guitar, vocals), John Brewster (guitar, banjo, harmonica, mandolin, vocals),
Rick Brewster (washboard, jug, mandolin, vocals), Spencer Tregloan (kazoo, jug, tuba, vocals, 1973-74),
Pete Thorpe (washtub bass, vocals, whistle, 1971-73), Craig Holden (guitar, 1971-72),
Bob Petchell (banjo, 1971-73), Pete Vaughn (bass, 1973-74), Pete Vaught (vocals, 1999),
Pete William (kazoo, 1999)

In 1974-1975 the nucleus of the band of Neeson, J Brewster and R Brewster formed a new band The Keystone Angels.

In 1976, these three members formed the well known Australian band The Angels.

Profile notes extracted from Rate Your Music & Popsike!