CHALICE

Chalice was an English band from Manchester that migrated to Perth in the early 70s and basically played covers of the day for a few years. Their rendition of Queen's ''Bohemian Rhapsody'' was legendary. One evening Brian May and Roger Taylor were in the audience at the Gobbles night club in Perth when they played it. Both were blown away and went backstage to congratulate them. They signed up with Clarion records and released three singles.

After gathering a good fan base, they moved to Sydney and signed on with the Polydor label. The band recorded one album produced by Jon English. 'Overflow' contained half originals and half cover versions including Seals and Crofts, Beach Boys and Mac Davis to name a few. They recorded five singles on Polydor with ''Sail On Sailor'' being their most successful. They disbanded in 1979. Vocalist George Heathcote has since died.

Members

Les Brazil (bass), George Bunua (guitar, keyboards), Ian Longford (drums), John Rimmer (drums), George Heathcote (vocals), Neil Scott (vocals, guitar)

SINGLES
''In My World / Mr. Won't You Help Me'' 1974 Clarion
''Ebenezer / After The Goldrush'' 1974 Clarion
''Nine To Five Girl / Nearly Gone'' Clarion
''Writings On The Wall / On The Road'' 1975 Polydor
''Sail On Sailor (#88) / Beginning To Feel The Pain'' 1975 Polydor
''Shot Down In Denver / Help Me Up'' 1975 Polydor
''Cold Clear Air / Black Wall Of City Smoke'' 1976 Polydor
''Deeper And Deeper / Can't Stop The Rain'' 1977 Polydor

ALBUMS

'Overflow' 1975 Polydor