In 1979 popular Melbourne art-punk outfit, The Ears were formed with Mick Lewis on guitar, Cathy McQuade on bass and Charles Meo on drums along with Sam Sejavka who became their enigmatic and theatrical front man. Alongside bands like The Boys Next Door, Models, Whirlywirld and The Fabulous Marquises, The Ears became one of the most popular bands on the Melbourne inner-city Crystal Ballroom scene. The Ears issued the independent single ''Leap for Lunch / The Crater'' in early 1980. Soon after Carl Manuel replaced Chuck Meo (who joined Dorian Gray) and they added Gus Till on keyboards. Missing Link issued the second single ''Scarecrow / The Lollyhater'' in early 1981. The band also had the tracks ''Perennial Boogie'' and ''One Light'' included on the Various Artists album 'From Belgrave with Love' (Cleopatra Records 1981).
The Ears broke up at the end of 1981 with Sejavka, Lewis, Till and Manuel forming Beargarden who were signed to Virgin Records Australia and had a minor hit with their single ''The Finer Things'' and the album 'All That Fall'. The Ears were prominent on the Australian underground music scene.
Members
Sam Sejavka (vocals), Mick Lewis (guitar), Tim McLaughlan (keyboards), Charles Meo (drums), Cathy McQuade (bass), Carl Manuel (drums), Gus Till (keyboards)
''Leap For Lunch / The Crater'' 1980
''Scarecrow / The Lollyhater'' 1981 Missing Link
References
http://www.punkjourney.com/ears.php
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