RUNNERS

Paul McNaughton (who later changed his name to Norton) started playing bass in various bands in his teens, which led to the formation of the Melbourne band Runners. After a couple of years of constant live work, Runners was signed to Mushroom records in 1981 and released their first single "Sure Fire Thing" in 1982. Produced by Beeb Birtles it peaked at #43. This was followed by the album 'Hitting the Wall' and the single "Endlessly (Hitting The Wall)" which climbed to #57. The Runners toured constantly throughout the early eighties and went through many lineup changes and recorded their final single "Twins" in 1984 before disbanding in 1985.

Members

Mark Edwards (vocal, guitar), Paul McNaughton (bass, vocals), Trevor Reading (guitar), Grant Hamston (drums, Percussion)

SINGLES
''Sure Fire Thing (#43) / Pleasure Zone'' 1982 Mushroom 
''Hook, Line And Sinker / Don't Apologise'' 1982 Mushroom 
''Sinai / Midnight Flight'' 1983 Mushroom 
''Endlessly (Hitting The Wall) (#57) / Logical Boy'' 1983 Mushroom 
''Twins / Penny Drops'' 1984 Mushroom 

ALBUMS

'Hitting The Wall' 1983 Mushroom

References

http://www.paulnorton.com.au/bio.htm

http://top100singles.blogspot.com.au/