International Exiles was a Melbourne band formed in 1979 by Rob Wellington (ex-Fiction). They soon recorded ''Mini-skirts In Moscow'' as a double band single with The Jetsonnes (soon to split up and reform as Hunters & Collectors). The track was a cover guitarist Rob Wellington discovered in a secondhand record shop and rearranged. Their close friend Groper, sound engineer for much of the scene, recorded it in a bedroom. It was great! They gigged every week at Melbourne's famous Crystal Ballroom, the 475 Club and the Exford Hotel in the city. Before long they were signed to Missing Link. The Boys Next Door/Birthday Party were the only other act on the label. Drummer Paul Hester was replaced by David Adams before they recorded the single ''Let's Be Sophisticated / Note To Roger''. Produced by Keith Glass it sat at the top of the Indie charts for a few weeks, but the band split up before recording anything more. Original drummer Paul Hester would go on and join Crowded House with great success. On 26 March 2005, aged 46, Paul Hester died by suicide.
Members
Rob Wellington (guitar), Laine Macready (vocals), Adam Learner (bass/keyboards), Paul Hester (drums), David Adams (drums), Andy Calendar (keyboards)
''Miniskirts In Moscow'' 1980 Missing Link
''Let's Be Sophisticated / Note To Roger'' 1980 Missing Link
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