Xero (band)

This article is about the punk rock band. For the band previously known as Xero, see Linkin Park.
Xero
Origin Brisbane, Australia
Genres Punk rock, new wave, experimental, avant garde, post-punk
Years active 1978–1983
Labels M Squared
Associated acts The Go-Betweens, The Apartments, Swell Guys, My Three Sons, JFK & The Cuban Crisis, Out of Nowhere, The Repairs, Forced Audience, Disposable Fits, Fuller Banks & the Debentures
Past members
Irena Luckus
Debbie Zero
Nicki Nought
Lindy Morrison
Claire McKenna
John Willsteed
Tony Milner
Steven Pritchard
Peter Adams
Colin Bloxsom
John Hunt
Sue Welch
Gary Warner
Michael O'Connell
Tony Childs
Vic Allen
Robert Forster

Xero (also known as Zero and Xiro) was a Brisbane, Australia punk rock and new wave band formed in 1978.

The initial lineup was Irena Luckus, Barbara Hart, Chris Anderson, Debbie Penny, Jude Clarkin, Peter Adams and John Hunt, Deborah Thomas, Vic Allen and Lindy Morrison, soon joined by John Willsteed. Lindy Morrison was later replaced on drums by Steven Pritchard. Other members of this group included Michael O'Connell, Robert Forster, Claire McKenna, Gary Warner, Peter Adams, Sue Welch, Colin Bloxsom and Tony Childs

The band split when Irena left Brisbane. They have reformed for gigs since then, initially in 1986.

Members

Zero (1978)

Zero Mk 2 (1979)

At around this time the band travelled to NSW by train, and played gigs in Canberra (in a large, very cold hall)and Newcastle (in a local pub).

Zero Mk 3 (1979)

Zero Mk 4 (1979-1980)

A highlight of this lineup was opening for The Cure in support of their 2nd album, A Forest and Seventeen Seconds as released in different markets.

Xero Mk 5 (1980-1981)

and guest live musicians

Xero Mk 6 (1981)

Xero Mk 7 (1981-1982)

Xero Mk 8 (1982)

Xero Mk 9 (1983)

Discography

External links

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