Formed originally in Sydney as a three-piece by Keith Claringbold (guitar and vocals), Phil Robinson (bass and vocals) and Stuart Hooper (drums) in the early 80s, The Sets were the first for a time the only mod band in town, but the band really came into their own when they were joined by brothers Gary and Don Hosie. “The Sets were not 60s revivalists,” explained Gary. “We simply took the fashion and music of the mod era as a starting point; we weren’t trying to recreate anything”. “I thought the clothes were great because you could wear them to a gig and then go and have a drink at the Hilton – you looked sharp enough to go anywhere”.
Famed for their sharp suits and impeccable stylings in all things mod, The Sets were totally immersed in the movement. They organised mod events, scooter runs and interstate touring excursions, established and ran mod clubs and music venues, and generally galvanised and nurtured the entire Australian mod scene.The Sets released one single, ''Love Ain’t What It Used To Be / Life On An L.I''. The band played at the famed Crystal Ballroom in Melbourne amongst other venues
When they disbanded, Keith Claringbold moved on to another Sydney mod band, The Introverts, and several members went on to other, more successful, bands: Gary Hosie with The Mustard Club, Donald Hosie with R&B band Stupidity, and Phil Robinson as bass player with The Cockroaches. The Sets reformed in 2010 and released an album 'Another Generation' in 2011 with the lineup of Phil Robinson (bass), Gary Hosie (vocals), Mark Fitzgerald (drums), Rob Turner (guitar) and James Crosland (guitar). Tragically, Don Hosie was killed in a motor vehicle accident at Easter 2000 while driving to Sydney from Mudgee. He was only 42.
When they disbanded, Keith Claringbold moved on to another Sydney mod band, The Introverts, and several members went on to other, more successful, bands: Gary Hosie with The Mustard Club, Donald Hosie with R&B band Stupidity, and Phil Robinson as bass player with The Cockroaches. The Sets reformed in 2010 and released an album 'Another Generation' in 2011 with the lineup of Phil Robinson (bass), Gary Hosie (vocals), Mark Fitzgerald (drums), Rob Turner (guitar) and James Crosland (guitar). Tragically, Don Hosie was killed in a motor vehicle accident at Easter 2000 while driving to Sydney from Mudgee. He was only 42.
Members
Gary Hosie (vocals), Don Hosie (vocals), Andy Vaughan (guitar), Phil Robinson (bass), Stuart Hooper (drums), Mark Fitzgerald (drums), Rob Turner (guitar), Keith Pickering (bass), Keith Claringbold (guitar), James Crosland (guitar), Chris Vaughan (guitar), John Voulgourakis (drums), Hans Boss (drums), Phil Manzil (drums)
Gary Hosie (vocals), Don Hosie (vocals), Andy Vaughan (guitar), Phil Robinson (bass), Stuart Hooper (drums), Mark Fitzgerald (drums), Rob Turner (guitar), Keith Pickering (bass), Keith Claringbold (guitar), James Crosland (guitar), Chris Vaughan (guitar), John Voulgourakis (drums), Hans Boss (drums), Phil Manzil (drums)
''Love Ain't What It Used To Be / Life On An L. 1'' 1981 EMI [Custom Pressing]
'Another Generation' 2011
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