LOCAL MUSIC ARTISTS - PERTH, AUSTRALIA
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| Ssarb |
DESCRIPTION: Ssarb was a local Perth band founded by Australian Music Industry executive Clive Hodson
ACTIVITY STATUS: Disbanded
ACTIVITY PERIOD: 1965 - 1972
MUSIC GENRE: Rock, Pop,
CITY / COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: PERTH, AUSTRALIA
RECORD COMPANIES / LABELS (Current & Past): RCA, Columbia
MILESAGO PAGE: http://www.milesago.com/artists/ssarb.htm
ABOUT THEM:
SSARB (brass backwards) was formed out of a young instrumental band The Young Brass in 1965 - Brendon Darby - trumpet (13), Clive Hodson - trumpet (13), Keith Robinson - trumpet (14), Ric Whittle - drums (12). The Young Brass won many competitions run by the radio station 6IX in Perth and reach the semi-finals of National talent TV show “Showcase with Gordon Boyd” on two occasions (1966/1967). The band was joined by Greg Schultz – piano (14) in 1967.
In 1968 the band changed their name to SSARB and recruited guitarist/singer Brenton Fosdike. They were in demand as a backing band and studio session work for national artist such as Johnny Farhnam due to their ability to read music.
In 1970, Brenton Fosdike left the band and John Worrall (Bakery), Roy Daniel & Phil Pruitti joined to make the band an 8 piece (3 horns). They continued to be in demand at all the clubs in Perth and were chosen to support both national and international artist – Osabissa, Paul McCartney & Wings, Easybeats.
Although the band started out playing covers of their obvious influences – Tower of Power, Chicago and Blood, Sweat & Tears, Sly & the Family Stone they quickly added more original material written by both John Worrall and Brendon Darby.
Ssarb made only one commercial single “Bubalunga/Reach Out”, which was released on EMI's Columbia imprint during 1970 however several recordings were made at Martin Clarke Studios and played on Radio 6PM – Tell Me Where I Stand/Lorraine/Mothers & Fathers.
By 1970 SSARB were considered to be one of the most popular bands in Perth along with Bakery.
In 1971 Clive Hodson left the band. That year SSARB went on to win the WA final of Hoadley’s Battle of the Bands (defeating Bakery). Their winning composition was a John Worrall composition “Hey People” SSARB representing WA in the National Awards which Flying Circus eventually won.
In 1972 Roy Daniel, Ric Whittle, Greg Schultz left and SSARB became a more hard edge rock/horn band with ex-Blackfeather players Bob Fortesque and Al Kash joining, Clive Hodson reuniting with John Worrell, Brendon Darby & Phil Pruiti.
By the end of 1972, SSARB had disbanded.
LINE-UP:
1968 - 1972
Clive Hodson (trumpet/BV)
Brendon Darby (trumpet/Percussion/BV)Roy Daniel (bass)
Bob Fortesque (bass)
Brenton Fosdyke (guitar)
Al Kash (drums)
Phil Pruiti (guitar)
Keith Robinson (trumpet)
Greg Schultz (Piano/Organ/Moog)
Rick Whittle (drums)
John Worrall (vocals, flute)
DISCOGRAPHY
Singles
1970
"Bubulunga" / "Reach Out" (Columbia DO 8979)
LINKS:
- Image of Ssarb Single on Columbia - http://www.popsike.com/SSARB-7-45-Rare-OZ-70-PSYCH-BAKERY-BLACKFEATHER/200402729606.html
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