Hoodoo Gurus | |
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Also known as | Le Hoodoo Gurus |
Origin | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
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Members | Dave Faulkner Brad Shepherd Nik Rieth Richard Grossman |
Past members | James Baker Roddy Radalj Kimble Rendall Clyde Bramley Mark Kingsmill |
Website | hoodoogurus |
Hoodoo Gurus are an Australian rock band formed in Sydney in 1981[4] by Dave Faulkner (songwriter, lead singer and guitarist) and later joined by Richard Grossman (bass), Mark Kingsmill (drums), and Brad Shepherd (guitar, vocals, harmonica).[5] Their popularity peaked in the mid- to late 1980s with albums Mars Needs Guitars!, Blow Your Cool! and Magnum Cum Louder.
Hoodoo Gurus had a string of pop-rock singles including "Leilani" (1982), "Tojo" (1983), "My Girl" (1983), "I Want You Back" (1984), "Bittersweet", "Like Wow – Wipeout" (1985), and "What's My Scene?" (1987).[4] After touring the United States from 1984 onward they gained popularity on the U.S. college rock circuit with the singles "Come Anytime" (1989)[6] reaching no. 1 and "Miss Freelove '69" (1991)[7] reaching No. 3 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.[8] The Hoodoo Gurus' biggest Australian single was their 1987 top-3 song "What's My Scene?".[9] The song was parodied for the National Rugby League 2000s theme "That's My Team".[10][11]
The Hoodoo Gurus were inducted into the Australia's 2007 ARIA Hall of Fame.[12][13] The band's induction announcement stated that the Gurus were one of the most "inventive, lyrically smart and exciting" bands from Australia.[14] From 1960s power pop and garage punk to hard rock and funky psychedelic kitsch, the group's music stood out from Sydney's Detroit-inspired bands.[4]