Steeltown was formed from the remnant members of a Scottish group called the Technicians who migrated to Australia in the 80s with single releases, "Hot for Love", "Clockwork Clown" and "Soldier of Fortune" through record labels Powderworks and Jade and were published by MMA which was owned by legendary rock outfit INXS. Based in Brisbane Steeltown performed in the 90s and their music was a combination of synth, rock and pop. Their single ''Hero'' was released in September 1991 on the Mushroom label. A maxi single with three tracks appeared soon after. Several members of the group are immortalized on the Australian National Film and Sound Archive 'Queensland Day Royal Expo Concert'. Notable national tours were with The Pretenders, Allison Moyet, Mental as Anything, Wa Wa Nee, Pseudo Echo, Uncanny X-Men. Both Steeltown and The Technicians were produced by Peter Blyton, an internationally based producer.
Members
Andy Richmond (vocals), Kate Richmond (vocals percussion), Peter Howard (keyboards), Terry Gidman (drums) Reece Specis (guitars)
SINGLES''Hero / One Less Lonely Heart'' 1991 Mushroom
''Move Yourself (Star Wars Mix) / Move Yourself / Sharpshooter'' 1991 Mushroom
I was the keyboard player in "The Technicians" from 1983 until 89/90.
ReplyDeleteWe disbanded in 89/90 when I left the band as I was expecting my first daughter. I just left.
The coming "Steeltown" released two singles, "Hero" and "Move Yourself", both of which I performed when I was still in "The Technicians"
We played Expo '88 as "The Technicians", and also as the band backing Donny Osmond at the same gig.
Being a part of the "The Technicians" was the time of my life!
Thank you for your comment
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