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'''MEO 245''' were an Australian [[pop rock]], [[New wave music|new wave]] band which formed in 1978 in Tasmania with Paul Brickhill on keyboards, guitar and vocals; Campbell Laird on drums; Paul Northam on guitar and vocals; and Mick Wilson on bass guitar. Wilson was replaced on bass guitar by Mark Kellet, who in turn was replaced by Anthony Moore. The group issued a sole studio album, ''[[Screen Memory (album)|Screen Memory]]'' (August 1981), which reached the top 100 of the [[Kent Music Report]] Albums Chart.
'''MEO 245''' were an Australian [[New wave music|new wave]] band which formed in 1978 in [[Hobart]], [[Tasmania]] with Paul Brickhill on keyboards, guitar and vocals; Campbell Laird on drums; Paul Northam on guitar and vocals; and Mick Wilson on bass guitar. Wilson was replaced on bass guitar by Mark Kellett, who in turn was replaced by Anthony Moore. The group issued a sole studio album, ''[[Screen Memory (album)|Screen Memory]]'' (August 1981), which reached the top 100 of the [[Kent Music Report]] Albums Chart.


== History ==
== History ==


MEO 245 were a pop rock band formed as Guided Tour in Tasmania by Paul Brickhill on keyboards, guitar and vocals; Campbell Laird on drums; Paul Northam on guitar and vocals; and Mick Wilson on bass guitar.<ref name="McFarlane">{{cite book | last1 = McFarlane | first1 = Ian | authorlink1 = Ian McFarlane | title = [[Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop]] | chapter = Encyclopedia entry for 'MEO 245' | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20030513172544/http://www.whammo.com.au/encyclopedia.asp?articleid=484 | chapterurl = http://www.whammo.com.au/encyclopedia.asp?articleid=484 | year = 1999 | publisher = [[Allen & Unwin]] | location = [[St Leonards, New South Wales|St Leonards, NSW]] | archivedate = 13 May 2003 | isbn = 1-86508-072-1 | deadurl = yes | df = dmy-all }}</ref> The group's name, MEO 245, refers to a catalogue number of a German Import extended play released by the Beatles. In February 1979 they relocated to Melbourne where Wilson was replaced on bass guitar by Mark Kellet.<ref name="McFarlane"/>
MEO 245 were a pop rock band formed as Guided Tour in [[Tasmania]] by Paul Brickhill on keyboards, guitar and vocals; Campbell Laird on drums; Paul Northam on guitar and vocals; and Mick Wilson on bass guitar.<ref name="McFarlane">{{cite book | last1 = McFarlane | first1 = Ian | author-link1 = Ian McFarlane | title = [[Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop]] | chapter = Encyclopedia entry for 'MEO 245' | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20030513172544/http://www.whammo.com.au/encyclopedia.asp?articleid=484 | chapter-url = http://www.whammo.com.au/encyclopedia.asp?articleid=484 | year = 1999 | publisher = [[Allen & Unwin]] | location = [[St Leonards, New South Wales|St Leonards, NSW]] | archive-date = 13 May 2003 | isbn = 1-86508-072-1 | url-status = dead | df = dmy-all }}</ref> The group's name, MEO 245, refers to a catalogue number of a German Import extended play released by the Beatles. In February 1979 they relocated to Melbourne where Wilson was replaced on bass guitar by Mark Kellet.<ref name="McFarlane"/>


The band signed with [[Mushroom Records]] and in October 1980 they issued their debut single, "Lady Love".<ref name="McFarlane"/> The singles, "Lady Love" and "Other Places" (July 1981), made the mainstream charts in Australia. The group appeared on ABC TV's pop show, ''[[Countdown (Australian TV series)|Countdown]]'', performing "Lady Love" and "Jewels" (October 1981).
The band signed with [[Mushroom Records]] and in October 1980 they issued their debut single, "Lady Love".<ref name="McFarlane"/> The singles, "Lady Love" and "Other Places" (July 1981), made the mainstream charts in [[Australia]]. The group appeared on ABC TV's pop show, ''[[Countdown (Australian TV series)|Countdown]]'', performing "Lady Love" and "Jewels" (October 1981).


From May to July 1981 they recorded their first album, ''[[Screen Memory (album)|Screen Memory]]'' (August 1981), with [[Peter Dawkins (musician)|Peter Dawkins]] ([[Air Supply]], [[Dragon (band)|Dragon]], [[Mi-Sex]]) producing at [[Studios 301]], Sydney.<ref name="NLA Screen">{{Citation | author1 = MEO 245 | title = Screen memory | publication-date = 1981 | publisher = [[Mushroom Records]] | url = http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/28649991 | accessdate = 25 October 2017 }}</ref> It reached No.&nbsp;69 on the [[Kent Music Report]] Albums Chart.<ref name="Kent">{{Cite book | title = [[Kent Music Report|Australian Chart Book 1970–1992]] | last1 = Kent | first1 = David | authorlink1 = David Kent (historian) | publisher = Australian Chart Book Ltd | location = [[St Ives, New South Wales|St Ives, NSW]] | year = 1993 | isbn = 0-646-11917-6 }} Note: Used for Australian Singles and Albums charting from 1974 until [[Australian Recording Industry Association]] (ARIA) created their own [[ARIA Charts|charts]] in mid-1988. In 1992, Kent back calculated chart positions for 1970–1974.</ref> According to Australian musicologist, [[Ian McFarlane]], "[the] title was taken from ''A Critical Dictionary of Psychoanalysis'' and the record itself was full of English-influenced pop rock."<ref name="McFarlane"/>
From May to July 1981 they recorded their first album, ''[[Screen Memory (album)|Screen Memory]]'' (August 1981), with [[Peter Dawkins (musician)|Peter Dawkins]] ([[Air Supply]], [[Dragon (band)|Dragon]], [[Mi-Sex]]) producing at [[Studios 301]], Sydney.<ref name="NLA Screen">{{Citation | author1 = MEO 245 | title = Screen memory | publication-date = 1981 | publisher = [[Mushroom Records]] | url = http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/28649991 | access-date = 25 October 2017 }}</ref> It reached No.&nbsp;69 on the [[Kent Music Report]] Albums Chart.<ref name="Kent">{{Cite book | title = [[Kent Music Report|Australian Chart Book 1970–1992]] | last1 = Kent | first1 = David | author-link1 = David Kent (historian) | publisher = Australian Chart Book Ltd | location = [[St Ives, New South Wales|St Ives, NSW]] | year = 1993 | isbn = 0-646-11917-6 }} Note: Used for Australian Singles and Albums charting from 1974 until [[Australian Recording Industry Association]] (ARIA) created their own [[ARIA Charts|charts]] in mid-1988. In 1992, Kent back calculated chart positions for 1970–1974.</ref> According to Australian musicologist, [[Ian McFarlane]], "[the] title was taken from ''A Critical Dictionary of Psychoanalysis'' and the record itself was full of English-influenced pop rock."<ref name="McFarlane"/>


During April and May 1982 they recorded a six-track EP, ''Rites of Passage'' (September 1982), at Richmond Recorders with co-production by the group and John French (he also worked as its audio engineer).<ref name="McFarlane"/><ref name="NLA Rites">{{Citation | author1=MEO 245 | title = Screen Memory | publication-date = 1982 | publisher= Mushroom Records | url = http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/28649991 | accessdate = 25 October 2017 }} Note: this source erroneously titles the extended play as ''Screen Memory''.</ref> It provided two singles, "Sin City" (also September) and "Summer Girl" (November).<ref name="McFarlane"/> It was a marked shift from the new wave pop of ''Screen Memory'' with a more guitar-orientated sound coming to the fore.
During April and May 1982 they recorded a six-track EP, ''Rites of Passage'' (September 1982), at Richmond Recorders with co-production by the group and John French (he also worked as its audio engineer).<ref name="McFarlane"/><ref name="NLA Rites">{{Citation | author1=MEO 245 | title = Screen Memory | publication-date = 1982 | publisher= Mushroom Records | url = http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/28649991 | access-date = 25 October 2017 }} Note: this source erroneously titles the extended play as ''Screen Memory''.</ref> It provided two singles, "Sin City" (also September) and "Summer Girl" (November).<ref name="McFarlane"/> It was a marked shift from the new wave pop of ''Screen Memory'' with a more guitar-orientated sound coming to the fore.


Ahead of the EP's release Kellet left and was replaced on bass guitar by Anthony Moore.<ref name="McFarlane"/> In January of the following year Brickhill left to join [[Little Heroes (band)|Little Heroes]] and the group disbanded by March with Laird joining Soldier of Fortune and Northam going to Luxury Device.<ref name="McFarlane"/>
Ahead of the EP's release Kellet left and was replaced on bass guitar by Anthony Moore.<ref name="McFarlane"/> In January of the following year Brickhill left to join [[Little Heroes (band)|Little Heroes]] and the group disbanded by March with Laird joining Soldier of Fortune and Northam going to Luxury Device.<ref name="McFarlane"/>
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=== Extended Plays ===
=== Extended plays ===


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Latest revision as of 05:37, 23 December 2024

MEO 245
Also known asGuided Tour (1978–1979)
OriginHobart, Tasmania, Australia
Genres
Years active1978 (1978)–1983 (1983)
LabelsMushroom/Festival
Past members
  • Paul Brickhill
  • Campbell Laird
  • Paul Northam
  • Mick Wilson
  • Mark Kellett
  • Anthony Moore

MEO 245 were an Australian new wave band which formed in 1978 in Hobart, Tasmania with Paul Brickhill on keyboards, guitar and vocals; Campbell Laird on drums; Paul Northam on guitar and vocals; and Mick Wilson on bass guitar. Wilson was replaced on bass guitar by Mark Kellett, who in turn was replaced by Anthony Moore. The group issued a sole studio album, Screen Memory (August 1981), which reached the top 100 of the Kent Music Report Albums Chart.

History

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MEO 245 were a pop rock band formed as Guided Tour in Tasmania by Paul Brickhill on keyboards, guitar and vocals; Campbell Laird on drums; Paul Northam on guitar and vocals; and Mick Wilson on bass guitar.[1] The group's name, MEO 245, refers to a catalogue number of a German Import extended play released by the Beatles. In February 1979 they relocated to Melbourne where Wilson was replaced on bass guitar by Mark Kellet.[1]

The band signed with Mushroom Records and in October 1980 they issued their debut single, "Lady Love".[1] The singles, "Lady Love" and "Other Places" (July 1981), made the mainstream charts in Australia. The group appeared on ABC TV's pop show, Countdown, performing "Lady Love" and "Jewels" (October 1981).

From May to July 1981 they recorded their first album, Screen Memory (August 1981), with Peter Dawkins (Air Supply, Dragon, Mi-Sex) producing at Studios 301, Sydney.[2] It reached No. 69 on the Kent Music Report Albums Chart.[3] According to Australian musicologist, Ian McFarlane, "[the] title was taken from A Critical Dictionary of Psychoanalysis and the record itself was full of English-influenced pop rock."[1]

During April and May 1982 they recorded a six-track EP, Rites of Passage (September 1982), at Richmond Recorders with co-production by the group and John French (he also worked as its audio engineer).[1][4] It provided two singles, "Sin City" (also September) and "Summer Girl" (November).[1] It was a marked shift from the new wave pop of Screen Memory with a more guitar-orientated sound coming to the fore.

Ahead of the EP's release Kellet left and was replaced on bass guitar by Anthony Moore.[1] In January of the following year Brickhill left to join Little Heroes and the group disbanded by March with Laird joining Soldier of Fortune and Northam going to Luxury Device.[1]

Screen Memory, Rites of Passage and the non-album single, 'Lady Love", were released on CD as Screen Memory / Rites of Passage, for a compilation album in 1997 by Mushroom Records.

Discography

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Albums

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Title Album details Peak chart
positions
AUS
[3]
Screen Memory 69

Extended plays

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Title EP details
Rites of Passage
  • Released: September 1982
  • Label: Mushroom Records (L 20014)

Singles

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Year Single Album Peak chart position
AUS[3]
1980 "Lady Love" non-album single 43
1981 "Marching Feet" -
"Other Places" Screen Memory 55
"Jewels (For Your Love)" -
1982 "Sin City" Rites of Passage -
"Summer Girl" -

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h McFarlane, Ian (1999). "Encyclopedia entry for 'MEO 245'". Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop. St Leonards, NSW: Allen & Unwin. ISBN 1-86508-072-1. Archived from the original on 13 May 2003.
  2. ^ MEO 245 (1981), Screen memory, Mushroom Records, retrieved 25 October 2017{{citation}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ a b c Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992. St Ives, NSW: Australian Chart Book Ltd. ISBN 0-646-11917-6. Note: Used for Australian Singles and Albums charting from 1974 until Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) created their own charts in mid-1988. In 1992, Kent back calculated chart positions for 1970–1974.
  4. ^ MEO 245 (1982), Screen Memory, Mushroom Records, retrieved 25 October 2017{{citation}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) Note: this source erroneously titles the extended play as Screen Memory.
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