PANTHA

Along with Pirana (another Sydney band in the early 1970's), Pantha was influenced by the Santana hall mark of using rock over a Latin beat. Their music was an unusual hybrid of rock, jazz, Latin American, West Indian and even occasional Zappa-like tracks. As favourites at music festivals, Pantha sang about community love and peace, and a quest for the spiritual path. ''We were trying to find an Australian voice,'' says Roger Pell who wrote the songs, played guitar and handled their business affairs with manager Graeme McKee.

Pantha supported the Doobie Brothers on their "Stampede Across Australia" Tour at Festival Hall, Melbourne in 1976. Pantha only released three singles and one album 'Doway Do Doway Do !?!!' all on the Wizard label during their short lifespan. They were recorded live at the Double J studio concert on April 12th, 1977, with a track entitled 'Rushcutter Bay Heartbeat Reggae' Their album was recorded at Trafalgar Studios, Sydney and was produced by Roger Pell and John Sayers. 'Doway Do Doway Do !?!!' was re-released on vinyl in 2015 on German label O-Music.

Members

Paul Curtis (vocals/percussion), Roger Pell (guitar), Dannie Bourne (keyboards), Jack Wilson (bass), Adrian Payne (drums), Peter Lee (congas/percussion), Jose McLaughlin (keyboards), Barry Cram (drums), Meri Took (congas/percussion), Robert Ellis (bass)

SINGLES
''I Am Not Afraid / All Things Below'' 1975 Wizard
''Melinda / Doway Do Doway Do'' 1976 Wizard
''Happiness / Life Dreams'' 1976 Wizard

ALBUMS
'Doway Do Doway Do !?!!' 1975 Wizard

References

http://rockonvinyl.blogspot.com.au/2009/07/pantha-doway-do-doway-do-1975.html