From Sydney's northern beaches, The Klerks ventured into the inner city throughout 1979 and became a regular Friday night fixture at the Sussex Hotel. At that time, the venue was evolving into the epicentre of the Sydney mod scene - the Klerks shared a stage there with the likes of The Sets and rubbed shoulders with other future mod scene-makers. Musically the band played raw and menacing punk rock. They released one single ''I Need A Pardon / Love And Pain'' in 1983 and an EP 'The Grooves Tapes' in 1985. Both on the Vi-nil label. Their songs ''I Need A Pardon'' and ''Love And Pain'' was added to the compilation album 'Indie Sounds From The Harbour City (1983-1987) Volume 1' released in 2022. Billy Ovation died in the late 90s.
Members
Billy Ovation [Bill Heighway] (vocals/guitar), Johnny Pearl [John Heath] (drums), Noel Ibanez [Noel Wicks] (bass)
SINGLES ''I Need A Pardon / Love And Pain'' 1983 Vi-nil
I came across Noel a few days ago. Not travelling real well these days. He left a legacy though.
ReplyDeleteSad to hear that mate. Get well Noel!
DeleteBill was my uncle, passed away late 90’s I’ve always been on the lookout for his ovation breadwinner
ReplyDeleteThankyou for your comment. Billy RIP
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