X-RAY-Z

X-RAY-Z is recognized as one of Australia's pioneering new wave outfits. The band had its roots in Adelaide pub band Rufus Red, but sensing a change in the musical climate the band adopted a 'poor image', renamed themselves X-Ray-Z and moved to Melbourne in early 1977. Here they set about establishing an identity on the inner-city pub circuit. In that year they supported Lou Reed. Signed to Mushroom they released the single ''Poor Image / Sledgehammer Hit /Citizen John''. In early 1978, X-Ray-Z contributed two songs ''Three More Glorious Years'' (vintage diatribe against the Fraser Government) and ''Valium'' to the 'Lethal Weapons' various artists album. By the end of 1978 X-Ray-Z had mutated into Popgun Men. In 1988 PolyEster Records released an album of earlier recorded and live tracks of the band.

 

Members

Peter Rich [Peter Doley] (vocals/sax), Mike D'Art [Martin Doley] (guitar/keyboard), James Wave [James Lloyd] (bass), Jon Ray [John Wilkinson] (drums) 

SINGLES
''Poor Image / Sledgehammer Hit / Citizen John'' 1977 Mushroom

References

http://www.punkjourney.com/x-ray-z.php