MusicJournoThe Sharp
July 2nd 2006 08:18
This is the Sharp
The Sharp - Where Am I Now? - video of their last live TV performance. Follow link to watch at YouTube.
The Sharp were a three-piece from Melbourne probably best remembered for wearing black skivvies (immortalised by The Late Show in a parody film clip that can be seen on 'The Late Show Champagne Comedy' DVD) and having a double-bass. They were...
MEMBERS
Charlie Rooke - Vocals, Guitar
Allan Catlin - Vocals, Double-Bass
Piet Collins - Drums, vocals
The band formed in 1991 after Charlie's previous band '59 Sharp' (a cover band) broke up. They released a few singles in 1992 and soon gathered a lot of media attention and a fairly impressive fanbase due to their energetic live-shows, unique look and catchy songs. They supported the Spin Doctors on a national tour of Australia, played Triple J's Live at The Wireless twice (in 1992 and 1993 respectively) and played the Falls Festival in 1994. They embarked on an international tour in 1994, playing in Germany, New York and London. On their return to Australia drummer Piet decided he'd had enough and quit the band. He was briefly replaced by Adam May but the band decided to call it a day shortly afterwards.
DISCOGRAPHY
Love Your Head (1992) SINGLE
Spinosity (1992) EP
Train of Thought (1993) EP
This is the Sharp (1993) ALBUM
This is the Sharp (1993) VIDEO
Scratch My Back (1993) SINGLE
Yeah I Wan't You (1993) EP
Sonic Tripod (1994) ALBUM
Alone Like Me Pt. 1 (1994) SINGLE
Alone Like Me Pt. 2 (1994) SINGLE
Honest and Sober (1994) SINGLE
Spider (1994) SINGLE
Release The Rats (1994) SPLIT SINGLE (w/ Francis Dunnery)
Single File (1995) GREATEST HITS ALBUM
Skeletons in the Closet (1995) COMP ALBUM (b-sides and rarities)
Thank You and Good Night (1995) EP
They also appeared on the following comps - 'Young Blood 3', '100% Hits 8', '100% Hits 9', '100% Hits 11', 'Triple J Live at the Wireless 3' and 'Paradise Beach Soundtrack'.
Charlie went on to play in Earlobe, who have at least released one single and one album. Allan played went on to play in Infinity and Piet went on to play in Mullet.
The band reformed in 2000, intending to tour Australia and release a new single but I think the plans pretty much fell through. Instead, they just played one show at the HiFi Bar in Melbourne.
The Sharp - Alone Like Us - fan website
The Sharp - Dreams and Mashed Potato - fan website
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