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Forty years ago, this Brisbane band was the next big thing. What went wrong?
They were one of the hottest indie guitar bands in the country, until they weren’t. Reuniting decades later, they can laugh about it now.
- They were one of the hottest indie guitar bands in the country, until they weren’t. Reuniting decades later, they can laugh about it now.
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- Forty years ago, this Brisbane band was the next big thing. What went wrong?
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- Right: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
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