Coup D'etat | |
|---|---|
| Origin | New Zealand |
| Years active | 1980–1982 |
| Labels | Vertigo Records |
| Past members | Harry Lyon (Guitar / Vocals) Jan Preston (Keyboards / Vocals) Neil Hannan (Bass Guitar) Steve Osborne (Drums) Paul Dunningham (Drums) |
Coup D'Etat was a New Zealand band active between 1980 and 1982.[1] Members included Harry Lyon, previously (and subsequently) of Hello Sailor, Jan Preston and Neil Hannan of Red Mole, and drummer Paul Dunningham. Originally, Preston and Hannan were members of the band Wolfgang with drummer Steve Osborne. Harry Lyon joined the band, which was then re-named Coup D'Etat.[2][3]