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There are at least two bands with the name Chicks: 1. Chicks was a band from Brisbane in Australia formed in the mid 1970s, originally called Chicks Incorporated. They drew inspiration from American disco, funk, soul and rock and were one of the first Australian all girl instrumental bands led by drummer Miriam Curtis and lead singer Safanya (previously a part of the Australian cast in Jesus Christ Superstar). Other members included Pamela Withnall on saxophone who eventually moved to Sydney to join The Party Girls and is still very active in the Australian jazz scene. The band attracted the attention of local audiences for their wild and charismatic performances featuring photogenic backup dancers who often overshadowed the instrumental ability of the band. They signed with RCA Records in 1977 and released singles like "Jive To Stay Alive", "Movie Star", and "I'm On Fire". By 1980 they released their only album "Security" which was produced by Curtis and had songs written by top Brisbane based musicians Peter Moscos, Laurie Stone, David Bentley (who wrote the international hit "In A Broken Dream" for Python Lee Jackson featuring Rod Stewart), and Kenny Wheeler. The band had evolved into a mixed band but retained female lead vocals. Their last known recording was "Stormy Nights" for the "That's Queensland" album released by rock radio station 4IP (1008 AM). 2. Chicks were an all-girl Irish band comprising Isabel Reyes-Feeney (singing/bass), Annie Tierney (guitar)