Clowns of Decadence
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The Clowns of Decadence are an Australian rock/punk band from Adelaide, South Australia.
Formed in the 1980s by bass (later guitar) player Craig Spencer, they gained a significant following in Australia and New Zealand through several years of performing and touring. While categorised as a rock/punk band, the group itself referred to their musical style as "Junk Fusion".
The band's performances were marked by a circus-style show which grew and developed over the years, from the simple wearing of face paint and clown costumes to circus stunts such as fire breathing. The circus "atmosphere" was assisted by each member of the band taking on a bizarre stage name.
Artwork for the band's elaborate stage props, posters and album covers was often the original work of drummer Matt Jonsson, an accomplished visual artist.
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[edit] Members
As credited on the 1994 album Dirty Tricks Incorporated.
- Lord Stingy (guitars, pyromania, penny pinching)
- Ocker Bozo (vocals, trumpet, excess)
- Reverend Spud McGeek (piano, synth, vocals, Guinness)
- Trolla Bolla Snatcha Razoo (drums, art, mad ravings & bizarre facial contortions)
- Marshall Benzene (bass, fire cadet, stilt walker)
- JJ Hi-Jinx aka Hardsy (sax, clarinet, fire blowhard)
- Spako Airhead (guitar, vocals, clown co-ordination)
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums/EPs
- Kamikaze Karnival (1993)
- Dirty Tricks Incorporated (1994)
- Too Ugly For Airplay (1995)
- Clowns Of A Lesser God (1996)
[edit] Singles
- "Big Green Couch Of Hope" (on compilation album Grind Em Down - 1992)
- "If Pain Could Turn To Gold" (on compilation album Let's Make Cents)
- "New Age Neurotic" (on compilation album Triple M Presents On The Edge Of The World - 1995)
