Before forming New Five in 1983, Gavin Quinn was part of one of Melbourne's original punk bands. Babeez, formed in 1976, drew inspiration from groups like The New York Dolls and MC5. They soon evolved into the News, becoming one of Melbourne’s top punk rock acts, full of energy and attitude, releasing several singles and an album. New Five debuted with the single "Life Without Lulu" in 1983 on the small Au Fait label—a heartfelt song about the pain of losing a beloved pet. Mushroom Records must have been impressed, as it was re-released on their subsidiary label White. In 1984, they released a second single, "Every Minute," produced by renowned American producer David Kershenbaum (known for working with Duran Duran, Tracy Chapman, Joe Jackson, Bryan Adams, Laura Branigan, and Supertramp), but it failed to gain traction.
Members
Gavin Quinn (vocals), David Forward (keyboards), Dave Jacobs (guitar), Billy King (drums), Bob Reinking (bass)
''Life Without Lulu / Latin America'' 1983 Au Fait
''Life Without Lulu / Latin America'' 1983 White Label
''Every Minute / The Philosophy Of Hate'' 1984 White Label
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