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not content with a dedication, Fatty demanded a blurb specifically about himself, hence this message. who would have thought such an unassuming persona could be capable of such blatant egotism? surely not the unsuspecting sailors, victims of Fatty's incessant calls for more recorded product. the masses deserve it he exclaims as the sailors trudge and whimper into Fatty's "studio" once again
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Former founding member of the Aqua Nuggets, Hector Sanchez has since moved from strength to strength as member of The Wig-Shop, The Martians, Rocket Science, Cow Penalty, The Sailors and now, finally, Tiger by the Tail.
What has Hector been up to this week? Many people wonder about this. This gap in popular knowledge is expected to be filled in coming weeks with the introduction of "Hec's diary" on this here website. Witness as Hec himself explains the complications and contradictions of his own life for all to see. Yes folks we will all be sitting on the edges of our seats for this one.
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Commonly referred to as the "genius" of the band, Vernon is nevertheless humble and reflective of his past. Bastard child of an aboriginal family, Vernon is both proud of his heritage and his more commonly used nickname LWB (the "Little White Boong"). Moving to the city Vernon befriended Hector and Viktor in the toilets of a dive bar known as Hosies on Flinders St Melbourne.
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a vocalist of incredible linguistic clarity with a bombastic approach to guitar playing, Viktor is nevertheless a tender soul intent on understanding some of the fundamental principles of nature, and on this bedrock, exploring the more advanced religious, spiritual and philisophical realities that he expects the future will bring
art from his recent sojourn in Paris is included below...
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Yes folks the former male model and ballet dancer who ate 42 dim sims in half an hour just to join The Sailors in the first place, and then suffered all manner of personal attrocities to maintain (some would say) his shaky grasp on the band; and all this despite superior instrument abilities. Following many years playing keys for a variety of famous Australian Bands (eg Cow Penalty and Nick Barker) and less famous bands (Spiros, Bum-Chums and Keeper of the Watchdog, more often referred to under the moniker Keeper of the Day-Job), Geronimo has finally recorded his first ever lead vocal on Speeded it Away on Viva La Beaver.
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