The acid-billy psychedelic cabaret band North 2 Alaskans came together in 1982. Bassist Johnny Topper had played in several groups, including The Pelaco Bros, while Frank Savage and James Williams had been part of The Citizens. They teamed up with the legendary Spencer P. Jones, who had a great time performing with them before moving on to The Johnnys and The Beasts of Bourbon. They played all the top music spots, like the Croxton Park Hotel, Dee Why Hotel, and the Governor’s Pleasure at The Rocks. That same year, they released 'Gonks Go Beat,' a three-track 45 on the Green label, featuring a wild, acid-infused cover of Tommy James and The Shondells’ ''Crimson and Clover.'' Later in 1982, they put out another single on the Missing Link label before calling it quits in 1983.
Members
Steve Watson (vocals), Johnny Topper (bass), Spencer P. Jones (guitar), Frank Savage (guitar), James Williams (keyboards)
SINGLES Gonk Go Beat - ''Crimson And Clover / Incense / That Freaky Gonk Thang'' 1982 Green ''Love Machine / Take A Letter Maria'' 1982 Missing Link
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