Madder Lake

Madder Lake
Also known asSan Sebastian (1968-1971)
OriginMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
GenresRock, progressive rock, psychedelic rock
Years active1968–1976, 1978–1979, 1982, 1996–present
LabelsMushroom, Aztec
MembersLuke McKinnon
Brenden Mason
Kerry McKenna
Andy Burns
John McKinnon
Michael O'Loughlin
Past membersMick Fettes
Andy Cowan
Colin Setches
Tony Lake
Ian Holding
Jacobus Kreemers (deceased 2020)
Ian Ferguson
WebsiteOfficial website

Madder Lake are an Australian progressive rock band formed in Melbourne in 1968 as San Sebastian.[1][2] They were one of the first bands signed to the Michael Gudinski co-owned Mushroom Records which released their debut single, "Goodbye Lollypop" in February 1973, followed by the album Stillpoint in August.[1] This contained their most recognisable single, "12lb Toothbrush".[1] Their second album Butterfly Farm was released in April 1974, they left Mushroom after their last single, "I Get High" appeared in July 1976.[1] A compilation album The Best of Madder Lake was released by Mushroom Records in 1978.[1]

  1. ^ a b c d e McFarlane, Ian (1999). "Encyclopedia entry for 'Madder Lake'". Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop. St Leonards, NSW: Allen & Unwin. ISBN 1-86508-072-1. Archived from the original on 28 August 2004. Retrieved 3 May 2009.
  2. ^ "Madder Lake". Milesago.com. Retrieved 3 May 2009.