The Wolverines (rock band)

This article is about the Australian country rock band. For other uses, see Wolverine (disambiguation).
The Wolverines
Background information
Origin Australia
Genres Country, Country rock
Years active 1994–2012
Labels One Stop Country, ACMEC
Website http://www.wolverines.com.au
Members Darcy Leyear, John Clinton and Gizz Butt
Notable instruments
Guitar, Drums, Keyboard

The Wolverines is an Australian Country Rock Band formed in 1994 from Tamworth, New South Wales[1] by Darcy Leyear (guitar & vocals), John Clinton (drums & vocals), and Gizz Butt (keyboard and vocals).

About

Known by some as "The Bad Boys of Country,"[2] The Wolverines started in Australia in 1994 and said an encyclopedia's description of a wolverine being "a short- snouted, blunt-headed, long- haired, heavy-set, nocturnal, eat- anything, almost-extinct animal viewed by some people as a pest." was the inspiration for their name[3] Some of their songs have crass and sexual lyrics while others are heartfelt tributes. One of their hit songs, 65 Roses, tells the story of a small boy who could not pronounce Cystic Fibrosis, the condition which afflicted his sister and his entire family. The Wolverines recorded the song to raise awareness and research funds for CF with a percentage of all sales being donated to the association.[1] They have performed at shows and festivals throughout Australia and the world, including 40,000 at the Gympie Muster, 10,000 kids at Tamworth Kids Charity Concert, participated in the Australian April Middle East Tour de Force in 2007[4] & 2008[5] and played for American Marines in Okinawa, Japan.[2]

“The band has such an amazing ability to bond with their audience. Their tongue in cheek humour and dedication to make music fun really connects them to their fan base." One Stop Country manager, Katania Young[1]

Fund Raising

Sail For Kids

In July 2003, The Wolverines sailed from Sydney to Whitsundays, stopping and playing at 14 ports, including Airlie Beach & Hamilton Island,[1] along the way in their "The Wolverines Sail for CF Kids" tour, sponsored by LJ Hooker, fundraising for Cystic Fibrosis research.[2] They concluded the tour having raised more than $35,000 and leaving it with the communities in which they had performed.[1]

In 2007, The Wolverines repeated their "Wolverines Sail for Kids" from Sydney, up the coast to Cairns, ending at Silkwood in Far North Queensland. They anticipated stopping and playing at "all ports in between" to raise awareness and funds for less fortunate children along the coast. Starting on Friday, July 6, 2007 at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia in Rushcutters Bay, Sydney, they sailed a 52-foot Beneteau North. Before each gig they gave a few disadvantaged children the opportunity to sail. At each stop, The Wolverines conducted a short auction to raise funds for a needy child or a local children’s charity. One item regularly for auction was a signed, limited edition canvas print.[1] They've also participated in the Tamworth Kids Charity Concert and Cystic Fibrosis Ball.[2]

Appearances

French TV recorded two stories in 2005 & 2006[2]

Festivals

Discography

Full Studio Albums

Singles

Filmography

Awards

Group of The Year for 'Angel Eyes' written by Matt Shelton, from the album Good Times, produced by Louie Shelton[1]

Charts

Australian Country Music People’s Choice Awards

Nominated for Best Album, Best Group or Duo, Best Heritage Song with THE BALLAD OF YOUNG BOBBY DALE (written by Brenda-Lee Heathcote) and Best Song for their first single ANGEL EYES (written by Tim Shelton) in 2007[1]

Victorian & National Country Music Awards

Finalists for Group & The Trailblazers Heritage Award (2007)[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Tamworth Rage Page, The Wolverines
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Australian Network Entertainment, The Wolverines
  3. ↑ No Fright In Sight On Night Of Wolverines, 15min.org
  4. ↑ PUBLICATION:NAVY ANNUAL 2007/WOLVES AT SEA
  5. ↑ Tour de Force rocks and rolls into Afghanistan, 10 April 2008
  6. 1 2 3 4 Apple iTunes US, 2012-09-24
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 The Country Music Bulletin, The Wolverines

External links

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