Chalice was an English band from Manchester that migrated to Perth in the early 70s and basically played covers of the day for a few years. Their rendition of Queen's ''Bohemian Rhapsody'' was legendary. One evening Brian May and Roger Taylor were in the audience at the Gobbles night club in Perth when they played it. Both were blown away and went backstage to congratulate them. They signed up with Clarion records and released three singles.
After gathering a good fan base, they moved to Sydney and signed on with the Polydor label. The band recorded one album produced by Jon English. 'Overflow' which contained half originals and half cover versions including Seals and Crofts, Beach Boys and Mac Davis to name a few. They recorded five singles on Polydor with ''Sail On Sailor'' being their most successful. They disbanded in 1979. Vocalist George Heathcote has since died.
Members
Les Brazil (bass), George Bunua (guitar, keyboards), Ian Longford (drums), John Rimmer (drums), George Heathcote (vocals), Neil Scott (vocals, guitar)
Members
Les Brazil (bass), George Bunua (guitar, keyboards), Ian Longford (drums), John Rimmer (drums), George Heathcote (vocals), Neil Scott (vocals, guitar)
SINGLES
Sail on Sailor
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Chalice
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Rocked in Perth good live bands mid 70s
ReplyDeleteSaw them at John Curtin High School in 1974 and they did an amazing version of Day After Day by Badfinger. They were a polished unit and really nailed their covers.
ReplyDeleteThey also played at the Prospect Hill hotel in Kew (Melbourne Victoria) in roughly 77 & 78
ReplyDeleteAlmost certain I worked with them at Beethoven’s during the mid-70’s
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