The Affair (band)
| The Affair | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | The Gino Affair |
| Genres | Pop |
| Years active | 1966–1970 |
| Labels | Festival |
| Past members |
Tony Bolton Tony Bowman Gino Cunico Bob Daisley James Kelly Derek Fitton Bruce Maddon Paul Wheeler Derek Fitton Kerrie Biddell Mike Howlett Rory Thomas |
The Affair were a pop music group formed in 1966 as The Gino Affair. They were initially led by lead singer and former child actor, Gino Cunico, and included Tony Bolton on drums, James Kelly on guitar and Paul Wheeler on bass In 1967 the group's name was reduced to The Affair when Gino left and he was replaced by Derek Fitton as lead vocalist and then by Kerrie Biddell in 68
In January??? 1968 Mike Howlett replaced Wheeler on bass guitar The following month, Rory Thomas on Hammond organ replaced Maddon.[1] In 1969 the group entered the Hoadley's Battle of the Sounds national band competition and in August won the Vocal Group grand final.[1][2] They issued their second single, "Money Can't Buy Me Love", in October.[1] Their prize for winning Hoadley's Battle of the Sounds was a trip to London, so the group relocated there in mid-1970, some months later they disbanded and most of the members returned to Australia.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 McFarlane, Ian (1999). "Encyclopedia entry for 'The Affair'". Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop. St Leonards, NSW: Allen & Unwin. ISBN 1-86508-072-1. Archived from the original on 3 August 2004. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
- 1 2 Kimball, Duncan (2002). "The Affair". Milesago: Australasian Music and Popular Culture 1964–1975. Ice Productions. Retrieved 4 August 2013.