The Mad Turks from Istanbul | |
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| Also known as | The Mad Turks |
| Origin | Adelaide, South Australia, Australia |
| Genres | Power pop |
| Years active | 1984–1991 |
| Labels | Greasy Pop, Festival |
| Past members | Charles Jenkins Dominic Larizza Martyn Christopher Matthias Eckhardt Steve Caon Phil Magnay |
The Mad Turks from Istanbul were an Australian power pop band from Adelaide. They formed in 1984 with mainstays Chuck Skatt (aka Charles Jenkins) on lead vocals (later also on rhythm guitar), and Dom Benedictine III (Dominic Larizza) on drums (later on guitar). In 1987 they issued their debut album, Cafe Istanbul, on Greasy Pop Records. In 1989 the band relocated to Melbourne as The Mad Turks to release their second album, Toast in 1990. The group disbanded in late 1991 with both Skatt and Benedictine forming Icecream Hands.