Friday 26 August 2016

Daggy And The Dickheads - Afternoon TV
1983


This is the second and last single from Taihape band Daggy & The Dickheads. They also released a EP. Afternoon TV was written by ex-Th' Dudes bass player Les White who had replaced original bass player Neil Mickleson. They appeared on an episode of Country Calendar (New Zealand's longest running TV show).

Paul Kennedy
Drums
Lez White
Bass
Mark Kennedy
Vocals
Tim McCartin
Guitar
Dan McCartin
Guitar


Vinyl Discography
Singles Label Year
Sometimes Nothing Dickhead Records 1981
Sometimes Nothing WEA 1982
Afternoon TV WEA 1983
EPs
Brothers WEA 1982

Recorded off of the 7" vinyl single
Daggy And The Dickheads - Afternoon TV.mp3



Wednesday 17 August 2016

Protons - Lights On
1981



This is Wellington band Protons' only release. I don't know a lot about them. They did play the main stage at the 1981 Nambassa Festival. After the Protons folded Phil Bowering released several records as a solo artist and as a member of Low Profile.


Lawrence Sampson
Drums
Phil Bowering
Bass
May Lloyd
Vocals
Tony Richards
Guitar


Recorded off of the 7" vinyl single



Wednesday 3 August 2016

Rod Derrett - Bongo Train
1961


This is Christchurch satirist and folk singer songwriter Rod Derrett's second single. He is best known for Kiwi classic Puha and Pakeha.  Derrett is misspelt as Derret on the label.

Vinyl Discography
Singles Label Year
Teddy Boys Picnic Zodiac 1961
Bongo Train Zodiac 1961
The Springboks And The All Blacks HMV 1965
EPs
Rod Derrett's Com.Pop Show Zodiac 1964
Rugby, Racing & Beer HMV 1964
Puha & Pakeha HMV 1965
Rod Derrett Sings Figaro HMV 1965
Albums
Rod Derrett Sings HMV 1967

Recorded off of the 7" vinyl single
Rod Derrett - Bongo Train.mp3