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Biography
Hoodoo Gurus (referred to as the Gurus by fans) are an Australian rock band, formed in Sydney in 1981, by the mainstay Dave Faulkner (songwriter, lead singer and guitarist) and later joined by Richard Grossman (bass), Mark Kingsmill (drums), and Brad Shepherd (guitar, vocals, harmonica). Their popularity peaked in the mid to late 1980s with albums Mars Needs Guitars!, Blow Your Cool! and Magnum Cum Louder. Hoodoo Gurus had a string of acclaimed pop-rock singles including "Leilani" (1982), "Tojo" (1983), "My Girl" (1983), "I Want You Back" (1984), "Bittersweet", "Like Wow - Wipeout!", and "What's My Scene?". After touring the United States from 1984 onwards they gained popularity on the U.S. college rock circuit with singles "Come Anytime" (1989) reaching #1 and "Miss Freelove '69" (1991) reaching #3 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. Gurus’ biggest Australian hit single was their 1987 Top 3 hit song "What's My Scene?" or, as modified for the National Rugby League 2000s theme, "That's My Team". Hoodoo Gurus' iconic status on the Australian rock scene was acknowledged when they were inducted into the 2007 ARIA Hall of Fame. Their induction announcement stated that the Gurus were one of the most "inventive, lyrically smart and exciting" bands from Australia. From 1960s power pop, and wild garage punk to hard driving rock and funky psychedelic kitsch their music stood out from Sydney's Detroit-inspired bands.
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Discography
- Kinky, 1991
- Blow Your Cool!, 2005
- Stoneage Romeos, 1984
- The Real Deal, 1997
- Bubble and Squeak (Outtakes and Oddities)
- The Right Time, 1993
- In Blue Cave
- Electric Soup: The Singles Collection
- Mach Schau, 2004
- Gorilla Biscuit: B-Sides & Rarities, 1992
- Electric Chair, 1988
- Hoodoo Voodoo, 1997
- Purity of Essence, 2010
- Crank, 1994
- Magnum Cum Louder, 1989
- Ampology, 2003
- Armchair Gurus, 1988
- Mars Needs Guitars!, 1985
- Bite the Bullet, 1998
- Blue Cave, 1996
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- YouTube Hoodoo Gurus Come anytime 3:24
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Links
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On the ABC
- DIG Radio - Aussie Acts Head For Glastonbury
- Hoodoo Guru lends an ear to Amplified
- triple j events: Ausmusic Month 05
- Docos | Ausmusic month 08 | triple j
- 'Hoodoo Guru' shields Johns - ABC News (Australian ...
- DIG Radio - Dr Dog, Hoodoo Gurus, Sarah Blasko join Meredith ...
- Reunited Hoodoo Gurus to tour US. 03/12/2006. ABC News Online
- DIG Radio - Musicians recognised in ARIA Hall of Fame
- DIG Radio - Jo Jo Zep, Radio Birdman, Brian Cadd To Enter ...
- The World Today - Matthew Johns flies back into the spotlight
Elsewhere on the Web
- Hoodoo Gurus | Free Music, Tour Dates, Photos, Videos
- Hoodoo Gurus - Watch Hoodoo Gurus Music Videos and Hoodoo ...
- Hoodoo Gurus Photos - Yahoo! Music
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How good it was to hear this song again, I used to love this song and my 3 little kids and I danced around like crazy and they didn't want to go to bed!
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