Boom Crash Opera formed in late December 1984. During January - March 1985 the band wrote and rehearsed original songs and were ready to perform live by April. (Photo: Ross Hipwell)
REHEARSAL ROOMS
Outback Studios, 1 Vine Street, Windsor
Wardour's, 15 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy
MES, York Street, South Melbourne
Julian Spinks' Basement (dungeon) Cnr Lennox St & Rowena Pde, Richmond
DIARY
January 14: Boom Crash Opera play 4 songs during a set break of Dale and Maz's cover band, SURVIVAL. The dance floor empties immediately but the band are excited to play for the first time in front of a crowd.
February 15: First ever photo of the band (with Gerry Gee) taken by Ross Hipwell (Photographer for newspaper, The Age) at Richard's house in Canning Street, Carlton.
MAZ
RICHARD & PETER, BONDI, SYDNEY
RICHMOND, MELBOURNE
GEAR
GIGS
POSTERS
RECORDING
COOKING WITH GEORGE - MARK TOO
12" vinyl Box Set
Compilation, Various Artists
Released by ABC JJJ (MID-1985)
Songs: City Flat, Gap That Opened, Axe To Grind were recorded early 1985 at the ABC Orchestra Studios, East Malvern
12" vinyl Box Set
Compilation, Various Artists
Released by ABC JJJ (MID-1985)
Songs: City Flat, Gap That Opened, Axe To Grind were recorded early 1985 at the ABC Orchestra Studios, East Malvern
LIVE TV
ROCK ARENA
ABC STUDIOS, Melbourne, October 29, 1985
Presented by Suzanne Dowling
