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Spats | |
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Origin | New Zealand |
Years active | 1977–1979 |
Past members | Fane Flaws Peter Dasent Bruno Lawrence Tony Backhouse |
The Spats were a New Zealand band operating between 1977 and 1979. Members included Fane Flaws,[1] Peter Dasent, Bruno Lawrence[2] and Tony Backhouse. Spats worked with the Limbs Dance Company, a contemporary dance company based in New Zealand. One piece was called New Wave Goodbye.
The band became the nucleus of The Crocodiles, a new wave/pop band.
References
- ^ "A life in music: the nostalgic careers of the Crocodiles". Otago Daily Times. 3 January 2017. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
- ^ "Bruno Lawrence – Wellington Music". Wellington City Libraries. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
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