The Jaywalks

The Jaywalks (formerly known as 'Who's Ya Daddy') are an indie rock Australian band. In 2004, they were recognized by Guinness World Records for being the youngest group of musicians banned from commercial radio airplay for their song "I Like Fat Chicks" off their debut self titled EP. It was banned on 23 December 2004 by ZZZ FM.[1][2][3] At the time of the ban being announced, the average age of the three piece (now four piece) group was 12 years and 26 days. Ironically the banned song won a Dolphin Award for Best Pop Song in 2006.[4] In 2008 the band released their first EP, containing a re-recording of the notorious song and other newer material. The band, along with their new line-up and musical style, are set to release a follow up EP in early 2011.

The band broke up in 2011.

References

  1. ^ Glenday, C. [Ed.] (2007) Guinness World Records 2007, p. 186.
  2. ^ Mann, M. (2007) Fat chance storms home, The Northern Star 23 August, p.3.
  3. ^ Dawson, J. (2006) Jaywalks pick up pocket rocket loot, Byron Echo Newspaper 1 August.
  4. ^ Porteous, P. (2006). Beyond the red carpet at the Dolphin Awards, Australian Broadcasting Corporation 11 October.

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