Hogsnort Rupert
Hogsnort Rupert' are a New Zealand band. Originally formed in 1969 as Hogsnort Rupert's Original Flagon Band, they shortened their name with their second album in 1970. They are known for their light, humorous brand of music which produced several charting singles and one number one hit (Pretty Girl, 1970).
The main band members are Alec Wishart and Dave Luther. Other members over the year have included Ian Terry, Frank Boardman, Billy Such, John Reilly, John Newton, Graham Brown, Neil Worboys, Kevin Findlater, Bernie Reber, Dean Ruscoe and Graeme Luther.they also had a (manager John mac Gee )who in the very early days got the bookings.
Dave Luther was also a member of New Zealand band Dave and the Dynamos, who had a number one hit in 1983 with their song "Life Begins at Forty". The other members were Kevin Findlater (bass) and Bernie Reber (drums).
Hogsnort Rupert is still a band today and is certainly one of the longest running bands in New Zealand history as they have been running for almost 40 years.
An earlier, unrelated band existed in Guildford, UK between 1963 and 1966.[citation needed]John Constantine played drums in the original band in areas around London and in the Ricky Tick nightclubs.
Discography
- 1969: All Our Own Work
- 1970: Have a Hogsnort Rupert Summer
- 1971: Ways of Making You Laugh
- 1975: A Portrait of Hogsnort Rupert (best-of album)
- 1982: It's Hogsnort Rupert
- 1985: Something Old, Something New (album shared with Bulldogs Allstar Goodtime Band and Dave and the Dynamos)
- 1999: Hypnotic
- 2001: The Very Best of Hogsnort Rupert
- 2006: A Tribute To The Good Times
- 2010: A Touch of Hoggers (Celebrating 40 Years of Recording with Hogsnort Rupert)