Spaniards (band)

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Spaniards
OriginMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
GenresPop music
Years active1983-1986
Labels
Past members(Australian musician)Billy Miller, Mick Pealing, Russell Brown, Mark Mannock, John Annas, Chris Ziros, Antony Ziros, Christopher Smith(bass & vocals), Wayne Young(drums).

Spaniards were a short-lived Australian musical group, which formed in 1983. Their 1986 debut mini-album, Locked in a Dance peaked at number 55 on the Australian charts. It was produced by Mark Opitz.[1] Members included Russell Hellyer-Brown on bass guitar, Mark Mannock on keyboards, Billy Miller on guitars and vocals (ex-The Ferrets), and Mick Pealing on vocals (ex-Stars, Ideals).[1][2]

Discography[edit]

Studio albums[edit]

Title Album details Peak chart
positions
AUS
[3]
Locked in a Dance 55

Singles[edit]

List of singles, with Australian chart positions
Year Title Peak chart
positions
Album
AUS[3]
1984 "God Is a Shield" 54 Locked in a Dance
1985 "Angel" 59
1986 "What Can I Do" 99

Second Lineup 1986 - 1989 Mick Pealing Vocals, Russell Brown Bass Vocals, Chris Ziros Guitar Vocals, Antony Ziros Drums, Mark Mannock Keyboards,

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Holmgren, Magnus. "The Spaniards". Australian Rock Database. Archived from the original on 19 March 2004. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
  2. ^ McFarlane 'The Ferrets' entry. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
  3. ^ a b Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 286. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.