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XL Capris
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Original lineup: Julie Anderson (d) aka Nancy Serapax - Tim Gooding (g,v) aka Errol Cruz - Johanna Pigott (b,v) aka Alligator Bagg - Kimble Rendall (g,v) aka Dag Rattler 1980: Michael Farmer replaced Julie Anderson. Todd Hunter replaced Kimble Rendall. Michael Chirnside(b) joins. 1980: Barry Blackler joined as 2nd drummer. Formed in Sydney, Australia, at the end of 1978, the XL CAPRIS soon acquired a healthy following on the punk/alternarive circuit when they formed their own AXLE RECORDS and released two singles and one album in 1980. January 1st, 1979. New Year's Eve, first gig played in the foyer of the Nimrod Theatre with a PA that would have suited the Hordern Pavilion. The band could be heard at Central Station, the theatre audience left and the place was filled with friends and locals. Mid January; first "real" gig at Garibaldi's. The band was banned from this venue because an excited fan threw the men's toilet out the window. February '79, XL CAPRIS played 2 times in Melbourne. January 1st, 1980. Released first single "My City Of Sydney" on AXLE Rds. The single received strong airplay in Sydney, Melbourne, and in California and London-UK (John PEEL radio show) as well. 1980 "Where is Hank?" LP. The songs on the album were mainly written by guitarist Tim Gooding, featuring simple instrumentation, sparse production and the plaintive vocals of Johanna Pigott (bass), singing lyrics that were very Sydney-orientated. Joining Julie Anderson aka Nancy Serapax (drums), fo
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