Freaked Out Flower Children
| Freaked Out Flower Children | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Genres | Flower power |
| Years active | 1991–1993 |
| Labels | Virgin |
| Associated acts | Battle Happy, Mighty Big Crime |
| Past members |
Gumpy Phillips Tricky J Sophie Lee Nicole Love Fiona Ruttelle |
Freaked Out Flower Children were an Australian band which formed in 1991 with actress and TV presenter, Sophie Lee, on saxophone and vocals.[1] Other members were Gumpy Phillips (ex-Battle Happy, Mighty Big Crime) on guitar and vocals; Tricky J (Mighty Big Crime) on synthesiser; Fiona Ruttelle on backing vocals; and Nicole Love on backing vocals.[1] They played 1960s-style flower power music. Their debut single "Spill the Wine" – a cover version of Eric Burdon and War's 1970 hit – reached No. 31 on the ARIA Singles Chart in 1992.[2] In December 1991 the group issued their debut album, Love In, on Virgin Records, which was "full of syncopated beats and breezy melodies".[1] A second single, "Beautiful People" was issued. However the group's "retro-cabaret and day-glo focus ... did little to foster a sense of longevity" they disbanded in 1993.[1]
Members
- Gumpy Phillips – Guitar, vocals
- Tricky J – Synthesiser programming
- Sophie Lee – Saxophone, vocals
- Nicole Love – backing vocals
- Fiona Ruttelle – backing vocals
Discography
- Love In (December 1991) – Virgin
- "Spill the Wine"
- "Beautiful People"
References
- 1 2 3 4 McFarlane, Ian (1999). "Encyclopedia entry for 'Freaked Out Flower Children'". Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop. Allen & Unwin. ISBN 1-86448-768-2. Archived from the original on 3 August 2004. Retrieved 4 October 2012.
- ↑ Hung, Steffen. "Freaked Out Flower Children – 'Spill the Wine'". Australian Charts Portal. Hung Medien. Retrieved 4 October 2012.