Formed in 1981, The Skolars started life as a ska band but soon evolved into a more broadly-based guitar-pop outfit. The lineup for their first recording at Earth Media Studios in 1982 was: Cameron Bennell (bass), Stuart Cook (drums), Fiona Mcewan (vocals), Fiona McGregor (sax), Mathew Myerscough (guitar) and Cameron Wright (keyboards). The single ''Something (Should Be Done) / Let The Rhythm'' was released on the Method label. Mcewan and McGregor left the band and they recruited Madeline Chase.
The Skolars recorded throughout the 1980's and released a string of singles, including the 1986 EP 'Next to the Oyster' (also released on Sydney’s independent Waterfront label). By this time David Seeney joined as a second guitarist and wrote some tracks. Their third release in one year. 'Next To The Oyster' combined the gentle melodic pop The Skolars had refined over the years, with a confidence and resonance they had not achieved on previous efforts. In 1990 Red Meat Records released the compilation album 'A-Z' with two previously unreleased songs from the 'Precious Love' sessions.
Members
Madeline Chase (vocals), Fiona Mcewan (vocals), Mathew Myerscough (guitar), Cameron Bennell (bass), Cameron Wright (keyboards), Fiona McGregor (sax), Stuart Cook (drums), David Seeney (guitar), Steve Ludski
''Something (Should Be Done) / Let The Rhythm'' 1983 Method
''Pretty Pretty / European Holiday'' 1984 Method
''No Room For Happiness / Party's Over'' 1985 Method
'Love Of Loves / Time Of Our Lives'' 1987 Waterfront
'Precious Love / Ocean Dream'' 1989 Ruse
''Where Is She? / Young And Liberal'' 1989 Ruse
EPs
'Next To The Oyster' 1986 Waterfront
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