The Spliffs

The Spliffs
Origin Townsville, Queensland
Genres melodic guitar pop
Years active 1985 - 1988
Labels Revolution Records

The Spliffs is a Sydney based pop band originally from Queensland.[1][2] The broke up in 1988 after a van crash destroyed their equipment.[3] Their single "Sixteen" was nominated for the 1989 ARIA Award for Best Independent Release. Bass player and manager John Watson went on to form Eleven: A Music Company and manage acts such as silverchair, Missy Higgins, and Gotye.

Band members

  • Andrew Reid
  • Ian Christensen
  • Jamie Forsberg
  • Tim Corcoran
  • John Watson

Discography

  • House of Seven (1987) - Revolution Records
  • "You Know What They'll Say" (1986) - Black & White Music
  • "Merry Go Round" (1987) - Revolution Records
  • "Never Say Goodbye" (1987) - Revolution Records
  • "Sixteen" (1988) - Revolution Records

References

  1. ↑ Moore, Allyson (2 October 1987), "Spliffs in space", Sydney Morning Herald
  2. ↑ Casimir, John (2 September 1988), "AFTERMATH OF A RURAL BIRTH", Sydney Morning Herald
  3. ↑ To, Catherine (24 August 2001), "Experience talks.", Townsville Bulletin
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