THE WHIPPER SNAPPERS

Pop band The Whipper Snappers were formed in Sydney in 1986 by Annette Crowe (vocals/bass), Joy Howard (guitar/vocals), Tim Eaton (guitar) and Frank Zaknich (drums). Melodic, smooth guitar pop was the weapon of choice for the band who issued their debut single, "You Never Look / Love Elixir," in June 1988 on the Green Fez label. They played gigs around Sydney before appearing on the ABC-TV show The Money or the Gun where bands traditionally performed a cover of Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven." That track was released as a single. Later that year they contributed a new original song ''The Christmas Song'' to 'Rockin' Bethlehem' a 14 song compilation album by aussie indie bands in support of the Camperdown Children's Hospital. The track was written by Crowe and Howard.

 

Brad Shepherd from the Hoodoo Gurus replaced guitarist Tim Eaton for their next single, "Sure Know Something," released as part of the Kiss tribute album 'Hard to Believe' in 1990. Dave Steel replaced Shepherd as a live guitarist and in 1990 they covered Russell Morris's "Sweet, Sweet Love" for 'Used and Recovered By... RRR'. Late in 1991, Joy Howard left the band and a new lineup of Steve Waters (keyboards), Christian Powers (guitar), Lara Goodridge (backing vocals, violin), and Tim Seckold (drums) released the EP 'See My Finger, See My Thumb' in August 1992. Their final EP, 'Dragster', was issued in December 1993.

Members

Annette Crowe (bass, vocals), Joy Howard (guitar, vocals), Tim Eaton (guitar), Frank Zaknich (drums), Brad Shepherd (guitar), Dave Steel (guitar), Steve Waters (keyboards) Christian Powers (guitar), Lara Goodridge (violin), Tim Seckold (drums)

SINGLES
''You Never Look / Love Elixir'' 1988 Green Fez
''Sweet Sweet Love'' 1991 White Label
''Stairway To Heaven / We Had'' 1992 Aberrant Records

EPs
'See My Finger See My Thumb' 1992 Temptation Music
'Dragster' 1993 MDS

References

Brendan Swift