Adelaide band Just Kidding began as a collaboration between Chris Mills (guitar/vocals) and Steve Phillips (drums) during late 1986. Joined by other core members Bart Bee (bass) and Paul Duldig (keyboards) they became one of the citys most innovative and outstanding bands. Their music developed from raw ska beginnings to a more diverse blend of ska, reggae and funk backed by a dynamic and flexible horn section. Venues they played at were Rox, Limbo's and Club Foote.
The band created its own record label (No Joke) and released two singles and an EP. Following a visit to Adelaide by an associate of Unicorn Records (based in London) the band was offered a place on two European compilation albums. Two tracks from their EP can be heard on Unicorn's 'Skankin' Aound The World Vol II' and 'Planete Ska' on French label Squale Records. In addition, Just Kidding secured a licensing deal with Unicorn for the worldwide release of their 1989 mini album 'Watch The Fires'. They finished up in the 90s.Members
''Why Must We Fight / Makin Time'' 1987 No Joke
''Bite The Bullet / I Don't Understand It'' 1989 No Joke
EPs
'Just Kidding' 1988 No Joke
ALBUMS
'Watch The Fires' 1989 Unicorn
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