MILLIONAIRES

 

Henry Vihnyl (ex-Pelaco Bros) formed Millionaires in 1976 with longtime friend Nick Smith. The band was supposed to be the next big thing, but they were unfairly compared to Skyhooks and drew some criticism. They signed to Mushroom and released ''It's A Deal''. The band performed it on Countdown. The single flopped and they were unceremonially dumped by the label. They managed to record another single ''Please Don't Mention The Junta'' from a press of around 500 records but they didn't last much longer. After they disbanded Tim Brosnan would go on and join Paul Kelly & The Dots. Steve Leeson and Nick Smith would wind up in The Kevins and work with Joe Camilleri. 

Members

Tim Brosnan (guitar), David Hicks (drums), Steve Leeson (bass), Carl Segnit (drums), Nick Smith (vocals), Henry Vynhal (violin, Rex Wailer (guitar) 

SINGLES

''It's A Deal / Gossip'' 1976 Mushroom