THE BADLOVES

The Badloves were formed by frontman Michael Spiby in Melbourne, Australia, during January 1990 under the name DC3. The band consisted of Spiby (guitar and lead vocals), his brother John Spiby (keyboards, saxophone), John Housden (guitar), Stephen O'Prey (bass) and Chris Tabone (drums). The band signed to Mushroom Records in 1992 after Michael Gudinski saw the band supporting Hall & Oates and Tony Featherstone joined the band.

In March 1993, the band released their debut single "Lost" which peaked at #51 on the ARIA Charts. "I Remember" was released in May 1993 and peaked at #48. Their debut album 'Get on Board' was released in July with further singles "Green Limousine" which reached #35 and "Memphis" released. In November 1993, the band collaborated with Jimmy Barnes on the song "The Weight", which peaked at #6 in December.

At the ARIA Music Awards of 1994 in March 1994, the band won three ARIA Awards including Best New Talent and completed an Australian tour with Lenny Kravitz. In 1995, The Badloves released the singles "Caroline" and "Slave" and in October, their second studio album 'Holy Roadside'. In 1996, the band recorded a live album at the Continental Café in Melbourne which was released in 1997 under the title 'Everybody Everywhere'. In 1997 the band dissolved, each member following his personal pursuits.

In November 1998, the band regroups to play at the Mushroom Records 25th Anniversary Concert in November. In 2000 Michael Spiby releases his first solo album, 'Ho's Kitchen'. The band's first greatest hits album was released in November 2000 under the title 'The Mushroom Tapes'. In June 2002, the band briefly reformed, recorded and release an EP titled '14'. In September 2004, 'The Mushroom Tapes' was re-released as 'The Definitive Collection'.

The Badloves re-formed in September 2008 and performed limited live shows in Sydney and Melbourne. The line-up for these shows was: Michael Spiby (vocals and guitar), John Favaro (bass), Tony Featherstone (keys), Robbie Ragg (keys), Jak Housden (guitar) and Dave Hibbard (drums). In July 2010, The Badloves officially broke up again. In November 2014, The Badloves reformed again. In 2016, a live album recorded at The Caravan Music Club was released. In October 2019, The Badloves released "Soulbrothertruckin'song", their first single in over 20 years. This was followed by "Tribal" in July 2020.

Members

Michael Spiby (vocals, guitar), John Spiby (keyboards, sax), Chris Tabone (drums),Stephen "Irish" O'Prey (bass), John "Jak" Housden (guitar), Tony Featherstone (organ, piano),John Favarro (bass), Robbie Ragg (keyboards), Dave Hibbard (drums), Adam Rigley (keyboards)

SINGLES

Lost

16 MAY '93

#51

I Remember

8 AUG '93

#48

The Weight

Jimmy Barnes with The Badloves

21 NOV '93

#6

Green Limousine

19 DEC '93

#35

Memphis

10 APR '94

#73

Caroline

10 SEP '95

#63

Barefoot Bride

19 MAY '96

#75

References

The Badloves - Wikipedia

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