Dave Faulkner (musician)
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | David Jonathan Faulkner |
| Also known as | Dave Flick |
| Born | 2 October 1957 |
| Genre(s) | rock |
| Occupation(s) | musician, singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 1977–present |
| Label(s) | A&M Elektra RCA Zoo/Volcano (Mushroom) Evageline EMI |
| Associated acts | The Victims, The Manikins, Hoodoo Gurus, Antenna, Persian Rugs |
Dave Faulkner (born David Jonathan Faulkner[1] 2 October 1957 in Perth, Western Australia)[2] is an Australian rock musician. Faulkner is a singer-songwriter, guitarist and keyboardist; he has performed with several bands,[3] especially the iconic Hoodoo Gurus.[4] Best known Gurus' single, is their 1987 hit "What's My Scene?" written by Faulkner,[1] which reached #3 on the National charts.[5]
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[edit] Early career
Dave Faulkner's father, George Faulkner, is a World War II veteran who served in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and survived the sinking of HMAS Canberra I in the Battle of Savo Island.[6][7][8] Dave Faulkner was educated at Perth's Trinity College.
Faulkner aka Dave Flick along with James Baker and Dave Cardwell (aka Rudolph V) were founding members of punk band The Victims, in 1977. Baker and Faulkner co-wrote the band's first single, "Television Addict",[1] which is widely regarded as a classic and has featured on several punk compilations.
After The Victims split in 1979, Faulkner played keyboards with another Perth band, The Manikins, who also performed some of his songs.
[edit] Hoodoo Gurus
In 1981, Baker and Faulkner founded Le Hoodoo Gurus in Sydney with Roddy Radalj and Kimble Rendall: their first single was "Leilani" (1982).[9] As Hoodoo Gurus, the band enjoyed success in many countries without having a major international hit; they released eight original albums and several compilations, officially split in 1998, but reformed in 2003.
Faulkner also wrote original music for films Broken Highway (1993) and The Sum of Us (1994).[10] His song for Hoodoo Gurus "Come Anytime"[1] (June, 1989) is the theme song to the Australian television show Thank God You're Here (2006). The Gurus reworked their hit, "What's My Scene?" as "That's My Team" also by Faulkner,[1] the 2003 – 2007 promotional theme for the National Rugby League (NRL). Faulkner is a well-known, long-time supporter of NRL team the Cronulla Sharks and appeared in one of their tops for the "What's My Scene?" promotional video. Faulkner had also written "1000 Miles Away" (1991) which was adopted as the 'anthem' for RAN frigate HMAS Canberra II, Hoodoo Gurus played a concert including "1000 Miles Away" on-board (in front of both Canberra I and II veterans including Faulkner's father, George) during their last voyage out of Fremantle to Fleet Base West, prior to its decommissioning in 2005.[8]
In 1998 following Hoodoo Gurus split, Faulkner formed a new band, Antenna, collaborating with long time friend Kim Salmon (The Cheap Nasties, The Manikins, The Scientists, Beasts of Bourbon), also in Antenna were Justin Frew and Stuart McCarthy (both of Southend). Antenna recorded an album (between April and August 1998), and then made its live debut at the Telstra Concert of the Century/Mushroom 25th anniversary in November, 1998. The concert coincided with the release of the band’s debut single, "Come on Spring", and album, Installation.[11] Guest performers on the album included Matt Thomas (The Mavis's) on "All Rise", and Christina Amphlett (Divinyls) on "Divine". "Come on Spring" reached #64 on the 1998 Triple J Hottest 100 list. Antenna appeared on the 1999 Big Day Out tour but disbanded soon after.
In September 2001, Faulkner together with fellow Hoodoo Gurus Rick Grossman, Mark Kingsmill and Brad Shepherd performed as The Moops (later called Persian Rugs).[12][13] At Homebake 2001, (December 8) both Hoodoo Gurus and Persian Rugs performed separate sets.[13] Just after Persian Rugs recorded a five-track EP Mr. Tripper (June, 2002) Grossman left the band, with Shepherd then recommending bassist Kendall James as his replacement[14] (ex Thurston Howlers, Crusaders). With the addition of James, Persian Rugs recorded their debut album Turkish Delight, which was released in August, 2003.[15]
Persian Rugs provided the track "Be My Guru" for the Hoodoo Gurus' tribute album Stoneage Cameos (2005)[16] (see Stoneage Romeos) but by that time Hoodoo Gurus, with Grossman on bass, had already reformed and released Mach Schau (2004).[3]
As the mainstay member of Hoodoo Gurus, Faulkner gave the acceptance speech when they were inducted into the Australian Recording Industry Association Hall of Fame on 18 July 2007 at the Plaza Ballroom, Melbourne.[4] Faulkner was one of the new entries in the 2007 edition of Who's Who in Australia.[17][18]
[edit] Personal life
Faulkner's brother is a Chemistry and Physics Teacher at Kent Street Senior High School.
[edit] Discography
- The Victims (1977-1978)
- "Television Addict" - Independent (1977)
- No Thanks to the Human Turd (aka The Victims) - Independent (1978)
- All Loud on the Western Front - Timberyard Records (1989)
- Midget and the Farrellys
- no recorded output known
- The Manikins
- "Love at Second Sight"/"Nuisance"/"All I Care About" (7", 1980)
- Hoodoo Gurus (1981-1998) (2003-present)
- Antenna (1998-1999)
- Installation - Mushroom (1998)
- "Come On Spring" / "Paris To Dacca" - Mushroom (1998)
- Persian Rugs (formerly known as The Moops) (2001-2003)
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e Australasian Performing Right Association. APRA. Retrieved on 2007-11-22.
- ^ "Birthdays", The Daily Telegraph, 2007-10-02, p. 43.
- ^ a b Australian Rock Database. Magnus Holmgren. Retrieved on 2007-11-22.
- ^ a b Pope, Mark (2007-07-18). Hoodoo Gurus Bio (PDF). ARIA Hall of Fame. Retrieved on 2007-11-20.
- ^ McFarlane, Ian (1999). Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop (doc), Allen & Unwin. ISBN 1-86448-768-2. Retrieved on 2008-02-29.
- ^ Gallery - HMAS Canberra (Royal Australian Navy). Royal Australian Navy. Retrieved on 2008-02-21.
- ^ McLennan, Grant. Decommissioning Year HMAS Canberra. RAN. Retrieved on 2008-02-19.
- ^ a b McLennan, Grant. Ship's final mile. Navy: the sailor's paper. Retrieved on 2008-02-19.
- ^ Discogs: Hoodoo Gurus. Retrieved on 2007-11-22.
- ^ Internet Movie Database entry on David Faulkner. IMDb. Retrieved on 2007-11-22.
- ^ Australian Rock Database entry on Antenna. Magnus Holmgren. Retrieved on 2008-01-22.
- ^ McPharlin, John (2001-09-06). "The Moops aka Persian Rugs at the Hoey". I-94 Bar. Retrieved on 2008-01-20.
- ^ a b "Homebake 2001 band profiles". Retrieved on 2008-01-21.
- ^ Cashmere, Paul (2003-08-19). "What is with the Hoodoo Gurus reformation rumours?". Undercover Music News. Retrieved on 2008-02-17.
- ^ Australian Rock Database entry on Persian Rugs. Magnus Holmgren. Retrieved on 2008-01-20.
- ^ Australian Rock Database entry on Stoneage Cameos. Magnus Holmgren. Retrieved on 2008-01-20.
- ^ Macey, Jennifer (2007-11-16). "Five hundred new entries in this year's Who's Who". Retrieved on 2008-01-24.
- ^ Meade, Kevin. ""Who's 9, and already cast in bronze?"", The Australian, 2007-11-16. Retrieved on 2008-02-28.
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| NAME | Faulkner, Dave |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Australian musician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 2 October 1957 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
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