Roaring Jack
Roaring Jack was an Australian Celtic punk/folk punk band of the 1980s and 1990s. The band was nominated for two ARIA Music Awards during their career.[1]
The band's singer Alistair Hulett died at the Southern General Hospital in Glasgow of liver failure and cancer on 28 January 2010.[2] [3]
History
Roaring Jack played all over Australia from 1985 to 1992 and developed a huge cult following.[3] Their debut collection was Street Celtability, recorded and produced at Studios 301 in Sydney in July 1987. The Cat Among the Pigeons was released in November 1988.[3]
Discography
Albums
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Street Celtability |
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| The Cat Among the Pigeons |
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| Through the Smoke of Innocence |
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| Roaring Jack - The Complete Works |
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Singles
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | "The Thin Red Line" | The Cat Among the Pigeons |
| "Destitution Road" | ||
| 1989 | "The Swaggies Have All Waltzed Matilda Away" | |
| 1991 | "Framed" | non-album single |
Awards
ARIA Music Awards
The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. Roaring Jack were nominated for two awards.[4]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | The Cat Among the Pigeons | ARIA Award for Best New Talent | Nominated |
| 1991 | Through the Smoke of Innocence | ARIA Award for Best Independent Release | Nominated |
References
- ^ "Alistair's Biography". folkicons. 15 June 2006. Retrieved 30 January 2010.
- ^ "Mr Zine". monthly review. 2010. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
- ^ a b c "Roaring Jack". Roaring Jack. 2011. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
- ^ "ARIA Awards Search Results - Roaring Jack". ARIA Awards. ARIA Awards. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
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