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Monday 18 January 2016

THE SOUNDBENDERS



One of Adelaide's best groups of the 60's and 70's whose cover of The Lovin Spoonful's ''Do You Believe In Magic'' charted in 1969. They recorded two singles on the Festival label. Jane Palmer was a pioneer for women in the music industry being a lead guitarist in a male dominated band. Virtually unheard of in the 60s. The band toured regional areas of South Australia and Victoria. They also gigged in Melbourne at various clubs and discos. Unfortunately, two members of the band are deceased, Jane Palmer died in 2007 and David Hyde died in 1998

Members

Jane Palmer (guitar), Kevin Date (bass), Bob Woods (vocals), Ralph Linde (drums), David Hyde (vocals), Mike Griffin (bass/vocals), Steve Griffin (guitar)




SINGLES
''Only You / She Is Mine'' 1968 Festival
''Do You Believe In Magic? (#85) / In The Morning Sun'' 1969 Festival






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8 comments:

  1. Unknown4 July 2018 at 01:25

    its Robert woods here I would like to say hello to everyone who remember the soundbenders its been a long time thanks for listening years ago its been A long time as you know I was the original lead singer of the band they were great times hope you all are in good health by for now

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    1. kimbo4 July 2018 at 17:09

      Thanks for that mate. If you want to add more info about your group please do so. Cheers

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    2. Michael Griffin12 September 2019 at 02:53

      Hi. Mike Griffin here. Played bass and shared vocals with Dave Hyde in the 'Benders in mid 70s for about 2 years while I was in late high school and early uni. My brother Steve was also in the band then and stayed on when I left. He took over lead guitar from Jane who went onto rhythm guitar and backing vocals. I currently compose & record originals with my band Ten Tribes Of Texas which you can hear on iTunes, Spotify, Cd Baby, YouTube and all good dowload and streaming stores. You can also find us on Facebook. Sorry to hear about Dave and Jane passing away. May have some pics of the band in latter years to load up.

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    3. kimbo12 September 2019 at 18:42

      Thanks for the info. Half Breed label is that yours mate?

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    4. malcontent14 September 2019 at 12:51

      Yes. Half Breed label is mine. Can see it on iTunes CD Baby etc. Great blog.

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  2. malcontent14 September 2019 at 12:55

    Benders became pretty much what is known as a 'show band' in later years. Continued to play Corp gigs etc

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  3. Michael Griffin14 September 2019 at 12:58

    Don't know why my posts above were made under 'malcontent'

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  4. Anonymous28 February 2024 at 19:04

    Used to plat regularly in St. Peters Mission Hall in Elizabeth at a dance called Penny Lane Inn. You got in cheaper if you joined their fan club.

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