The angels

BA Turbo · 17-02-2007, 09:59 PM

hey who were they i already know just want to test the knowdlege of some members

xrobx · 17-02-2007, 10:00 PM

Pretty famous Australian Rock group.

ratter · 17-02-2007, 10:00 PM

Probably one of australias greatest bands.

Am I ever gunna see your face again?

BA Turbo · 17-02-2007, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ratter

Probably one of australias greatest bands.

Am I ever gunna see your face again?

Ya put tears from my eyes i know famous

Listning to no secrets at the moment id like some techno ricers to name 5 songs from the angels if there lifes depended on it.

So how many albums do u people own.

I know unaussie of me i only got 1

ratter · 17-02-2007, 10:07 PM

Maybe 5 cassettes

xrobx · 17-02-2007, 10:12 PM

None, wasn't deeply into them.

BA Turbo · 17-02-2007, 10:13 PM

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Maybe 5 cassettes

mmmmmmmmmmmmm drolsl so what u reckon top 5 songs were in ur opnioun since u guys were alive back then

Cant wait i hope they do a concert in S.A bring the flanno out and the BA.

ratter · 17-02-2007, 10:15 PM

Mr Damage is probably my favorite but there is way too many to pick from

ratter · 17-02-2007, 10:18 PM

Just checked, I have 5 cassettes and 2 other albums taped on a blank cassette and I CD (at work)

BA Turbo · 17-02-2007, 10:21 PM

good work son.

So any 1 seen em live ever

Jeeepers · 17-02-2007, 10:22 PM

The Angels - Their Finest Hour, is a great introduction to them if you don't know them. For the rest of us, all the goodies are on this cd.

ratter · 17-02-2007, 10:23 PM

Several times, but last time I got payed to watch them, I was working for the venue. Great band to see live, but when I saw them last Doc's voice was struggling to see out the set

Jeeepers · 17-02-2007, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BA Turbo

good work son.

So any 1 seen em live ever

Yep, West Side Night Spot. Old Tarmac Hotel... Centuries ago it seems.

MITCHAY · 17-02-2007, 10:25 PM

Am I ever going to see the biff again?

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DOC · 17-02-2007, 10:46 PM

greatest songs ? she keeps no secrets, shadow boxer , we gotta get out of this place, to name a few ,

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So any 1 seen em live ever

plenty of times, not that i remember much.

mowerman · 17-02-2007, 10:46 PM

Saw the doctor.

With Sports as the opening band.

Loud....Bloody hell.

At Cloudland in Brisbane.....**** am I that old..

DOC · 17-02-2007, 10:51 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5tIrrZhcg4

no secrets, what this one is for those who have not seen them

bathurst77 · 17-02-2007, 11:08 PM

Im in one of their video clips...

bathurst77 · 17-02-2007, 11:09 PM

and coincidentally Doc Neeson lives round the corner from me

BA Turbo · 17-02-2007, 11:17 PM

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and coincidentally Doc Neeson lives round the corner from me

omg u hero omg

This is happiest day of my life

FPV GT · 17-02-2007, 11:30 PM

Seen them about 20 times.
Have all their music, though havent played them for a while.

The best line up
Doc Neeson
Jim Hillbun
Rick Brewster
John Brewster
Brent Eccles

:Reverend:
Mr. damage -- walks through the doors of the sacrifial church
Mr. damage -- meets you in the lobby and then leaves you in the lurch
Mr. damage -- stands at the altar serving out the search
all the faithful follow
:Reverend:

Regards
Paul

Casper · 17-02-2007, 11:45 PM

"TAKE A LONG LINE" is still one of my favorite songs ever! Listen to it at least once every few weeks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGDTKRf2jYk

normxb · 18-02-2007, 12:42 AM

If I remember correctly , Angus Young & Bon Scott gave them their "Start" , & they got known by supporting AC/DC in the mid 70's.

Norm

DOC · 18-02-2007, 12:54 AM

I might be dreaming but early on i think they were the keystone angles ?

normxb · 18-02-2007, 01:04 AM

No DOC , you aren't dreaming , I found this write-up on them .

Also backs up what I thought . :1syellow1

http://www.lastbandit.com/angels.html#bio

Norm

DOC · 18-02-2007, 01:08 AM

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No DOC , you aren't dreaming , I found this write-up on them .

http://www.lastbandit.com/angels.html#bio

Norm

Cheers Norm , i went and seen one of thier first gigs as the keystone angels in a dingy hall, tells you how old i am.

normxb · 18-02-2007, 01:12 AM

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i went and seen one of thier first gigs as the keystone angels in a dingy hall, tells you how old i am.

Don't feel lonely mate , we must be about the same "Vintage" ,

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Doogstar · 18-02-2007, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Casper

"TAKE A LONG LINE" is still one of my favorite songs ever! Listen to it at least once every few weeks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGDTKRf2jYk

Gotta agree, one of their best for sure. It's a pity that at that time it was hard for Aussie acts to be excepted in America, they deserved to be a true international act, same deal with Skyhooks.

DJR David · 18-02-2007, 07:52 AM

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good work son.

So any 1 seen em live ever

Sa them live in Newcastle on the liveline tour and then again in Whyalla. What a top live band, one of the best. Shame the Doc got a messed up next.

Liveline has been re-released. A 2 disc live album. Their normal albums were okay, but there live stuff is just fantastic :thebirds:

David

Rodp · 18-02-2007, 08:44 AM

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good work son.

So any 1 seen em live ever

Geez, probably 100 or so times.

I recall seeing them once at The Collector a good 9 or so years ago when they brought out a new album and tried to tour with it. They played the whole album live as well as a lot of their classics.

I don't think it was advertised that well, not many people were there (which was good for us) but you could tell the band was winding down and they weren't anywhere near their peak.

After they finished both sets, Doc went to the bar and grabbed an OJ. I was a few meters from it standing there with my gf at the time. He casually walked over and we started chatting, asking me what I thought of the new stuff. Don't recall all the specifics, I was half cut by then... :P

About 5 mins into the convo, I turned to the missus and said, what would you do right now if Doc was standing beside me (she hadn't even noticed I'd been talking to him for the last 5 mins) she did the usual 'Oh my god I would die yada yada yada', still thinking it was a theoretical question.

'Doc, I'd like you to meet my lovely girlfriend, Carly.. Carly, this is Doc'. It was a priceless moment. ;) Had a good 30 min chat to him, he was pretty humble, just having a good chat in a public bar, just one of the guys. Had a few chats with a few band members over the years and he was probably the only one that didn't make me feel like I was beneath him because he took some precious time out of his day to grace me with his presence.

Was the last time I saw them live, it was an attempt at a comeback that I don't think got very far.

The other memory I have of the Angels that stood out was seeing them in a place called CT's in the late 80's. Don't know what he was on but he was completely out of it, but still put on a show and a half. For the second half of his set, the crowd had to keep propping him up because he kept on falling fowards into them. He would wrap his hand around a scarf on his mic stand to try and stop him from falling over. He also did a couple of songs on his back being passed around the crowd. I remember the night vividly, I don't think he does though. :P

Late 80's and early 90's were some great times for some good Aussie rock bands. The Radiators are still kicking around every now and then, they look their age but they can still rock. Good times.