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6 unusual facts about Powder Monkeys


Bored!

In 1991 Hemensley and Nolan left to form Powder Monkeys, Munday and Thomas continued with Russell Baricevic (Gas Babies, Macho Clowns) on bass guitar.

Dog Meat Records

It released music from such artists as Hoss, The Philisteins, Powder Monkeys, Splatterheads and others, including some non-Australian musical acts.

Powder Monkeys

Hibberd left around June 1992, though he did play on their first single, "Yin Yang", released February 1993 on Dog Meat Records.

The Powder Monkeys were an Australian punk/indie rock band, based in Melbourne, Led by Tim Hemensley, they existed from 1991 to 2002, and were renowned as a live act.

Nolan spent several months recovering, and the group reconvened in 2002, recording a song for the Dirty Deeds soundtrack as well as a cover of legendary Detroit band The Dogs' 'Black Tea'.

Tim Hemensley

Tim Hemensley (1972 - July 2003) was a bass player and singer from Melbourne, Australia who was best known for his role as the leader of highly respected punk / garage / hard rock band, Powder Monkeys.



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