THE DEADLY HUME

The Deadly Hume takes its name from the Hume Highway, a dangerous and desolate stretch of roadway between Melbourne and the band's hometown, Sydney. The Deadly Hume was formed in the early eighties featuring many influential characters from that musical place in time, most prominent being Greg Perano, former percussionist with Hunters and Collectors. The Deadly Hume was a regular feature on the local inner-city venues with a large dedicated following who would often get on stage and sing with the band. They were first heard on record in 1985 when they recorded a four track EP. The tracks were ''Interstate Girl / Hard Heads / Bulb Side / Cherry Tree / Drown My Sorrows''. Signed to the Phantom label they released a few more singles and an album 'Me, Grandma, Iliko And Hilarian' (1987). The band's sound derived from the clash and grind of urban Australia and the swampy darkness of American blues, although the records encompass everything from a Cappella spiritual choruses to acoustic guitar. Richard Ploog (ex-The Church) joined the band for their last release ''The Hokey Pokey'' in 1990.

Members

Stuart Brown (drums), Ron Hadley (guitar), Stephen Martin (vocals, guitar), Greg Perano (vocals, guitar), Richard Ploog (drums), Marc Scully (bass)

SINGLES
''Passenger Blues / Bed As Big As A Boat'' 1986 Phantom 
''Fine Line / Fine Line'' 1987 Phantom 
''The Hokey Pokey / After Hours'' 1990 Phantom 

EPs

'The Deadly Hume' 1985 Bulb
'Starving Whipped!! Basement Tapes ’85' 1985 Bulb

'Lonely Mr Happy' 1990 Phantom

ALBUMS
'Me, Grandma, Iliko And Hilarian' 1987 Phantom 

References

http://www.trouserpress.com/entry.php?a=deadly_hume