Xero (band)

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Xero
Origin Brisbane, Australia
Genres Punk, New Wave, experimental, avant garde, post-punk
Years active 1978–1983
Labels M Squared
Associated acts The Go-Betweens, The Apartments, Swell Guys, My Three Sons, JFK & The Cuban Crisis, Out of Nowhere, The Repairs, Forced Audience, Disposable Fits, Fuller Banks & the Debentures
Past members

Irena Luckus
Debbie Zero
Nicki Nought
Lindy Morrison
Claire McKenna
John Willsteed
Tony Milner
Steven Pritchard
Peter Adams
Colin Bloxsom
John Hunt
Sue Welch
Gary Warner
Michael O'Connell
Tony Childs
Vic Allen
Robert Forster

Xero (also known as Zero, Xerox and Xiro) was a Brisbane, Australia punk rock and new wave band formed in 1978.

The initial lineup was Irena Luckus, Barbara Hart, Chris Anderson, Debbie Penny, Peter Adams and John Hunt, Deborah Thomas, Vic Allen and Lindy Morrison, soon joined by John Willsteed. Lindy Morrison was later replaced on drums by Steven Pritchard. Other members of this group included Michael O'Connell, Robert Forster, Claire McKenna, Gary Warner, Peter Adams, Sue Welch, Colin Bloxsom and Tony Childs

The band split when Irena left Brisbane. They have reformed for gigs since then, initially in 1986.

[edit] Members

Zero (1978)

  • Irena Luckus- vocals, keyboard, guitar
  • Chris Anderson - guitar, vocals
  • Peter Adams - guitar, vocals
  • Debbie Penny - drums
  • John Hunt - bass
  • Barbara Hart - saxophone, flute

Zero Mk 2 (1979)

  • Irena Luckus - vocals, keyboards, guitar
  • Vic Allen (aka Nicki Nought) - guitar
  • Deborah Thomas (aka Debbie Zero) - guitar
  • John Willsteed - bass
  • Lindy Morrison - drums

Zero Mk 3 (1979)

Zero Mk 4 (1979-1980)

Xero Mk 5 (1980-1981)

  • Irena Luckus - vocals, keyboards, guitar
  • John Willsteed - bass, guitar, keyboards, vocals
  • Clare McKenna - drums, bass, vocals

and guest live musicians

  • Mal Skewis - vocals
  • Gary Warner - vocals, soprano saxophone
  • Colin Bloxsom - guitar

Xiro Mk 6 (1981)

  • Irena Luckus - vocals, keyboards, guitar
  • John Willsteed - bass, guitar, keyboards, vocals

Xero Mk 7 (1981-1982)

  • Irena Luckus - vocals, keyboards, guitar
  • John Willsteed - bass, guitar, keyboards, vocals
  • Steven Pritchard - drums

Xero Mk 8 (1982)

  • Irena Luckus - vocals, keyboards, guitar
  • John Willsteed - bass, guitar, keyboards, vocals
  • Steven Pritchard - drums
  • Tony Childs - bass

Xero Mk 9 (1983)

  • Irena Luckus - vocals, keyboards, guitar
  • John Willsteed - bass, guitar, keyboards, vocals
  • Tony Milner - guitar



[edit] Discography

  • Half The Profits cassette (independent, 1981)
  • Religious Wars cassette (independent, 1981)
  • Lust In The Dust 12" EP (M-Squared, 1982)
  • Xiro Live At The Cement Box Theatre CD (Ten Of Cups, 1998)

[edit] External links

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