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5 unusual facts about Jimmy and the Boys


Jimmy and the Boys

Jimmy and the Boys briefly disbanded in January 1982 and Jones moved to the theatre stage, playing the dual roles of Eddie and Dr. Scott in the Australian revival of The Rocky Horror Show.

In the mid-1980s Jones and O'Riordan formed a swing jazz-cabaret band, Pardon Me Boys, with Jones' sister, Monica Trapaga – former Play School presenter – on lead vocals.

In October 1979 the group issued their debut single, "I'm Not Like Everybody Else" which is a cover version of The Kinks 1966 B-side of "Sunny Afternoon".

They pioneered the use of shock theatrics in Australia with an act that revolved around vocalist and contortionist Ignatius Jones (born Jaun Ignacio Trapaga) and kitsch transvestite keyboard player Joylene Thornbird Hairmouth (born William O'Riordan).

Marcus Montana

During his brief pop career Marcus worked with a number of respected music industry figures including Michael Vidale, the bass player with Jimmy and the Boys, and Tim Freedman, who would later be in the iconic band, The Whitlams.


Ignatius Jones

Ignatius Jones (born Juan Ignacio Trápaga in 1957, Singalong, Manila, Philippines) is an Australian events director, journalist, actor and previously fronted the shock rock band Jimmy and the Boys.


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