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'''''Dear Enemy''''' |
'''''Dear Enemy''''' were a popular Australian rock band in the 1980's. |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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Taking their name from a reference to the [[Ginger Meggs]] comic strip (when Ginger receives letters from his rival they're always addressed to 'Dear Enemy'<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dear-enemy.wize-pro.com/ |title=Dear Enemy|publisher=Wize*Pro |accessdate=2008-12-19}}</ref>), Melbourne band Dear Enemy formed ranks in 1982. Their original lineup comprised vocalist Ron Martini, guitarists Chris Langford and Les Barker, keyboardist Martin Fisher (ex-Little Heroes), bassist Peter Leslie (ex-[[Little Heroes]]) and drummer Ian Morrison. Prior to taking the name Dear Enemy, they had played together as a covers band called Stonewall.<ref name="Retro">{{cite web|url=http://rqsretrouniverse.blogspot.com/2008/05/dear-enemy-program-computer-one-for.html |title=Dear Enemy program computer one for chart success |publisher=RetroUniverse |accessdate=2008-05-16}}</ref> |
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Formed in 2005 from remnants of other popular local bands in the Atlanta music scene, Dear Enemy started their journey with a 2005 Demo consisting of 4 songs (To Have and To Hold, Days of Regret, If I were You and Rise Up). Their first show was on May 26th at The Masquerade with Nonpoint. For personal reasons, Devin Nutter had to leave the band and Alex Dorminy filled the drummer spot. Due to creative differences, the band parted ways with Ed Borowski and replaced the guitarist with Ryan Bennett. In 2006, Dear Enemy caught the attention of Corey Lowery of Stuck Mojo/Stereomud/Dark new Day fame. Lowery produced the band's first breakthrough EP, "Walking Past Yesterday." On the weight of this EP the band toured the southeast relentlessly for two years building a die hard following. In 2008, the band released its first full-length album, "Believe The Rumors," which was also produced by Lowery. The Package included a full DVD of live performances, tour footage, studio footage and interviews. The day after the release of this full-length, Dear Enemy embarked on a month-long tour with fellow Atlantan heavy hitters, Sevendust and continued to grow their fanbase throughout the midwest. On this tour they met popular nu-metal band, Taproot, who subsequently asked the band to go on a 6 week nationwide tour, dubbed The Take It Tour. The band re-released their 2005 demo with additional tracks, "Lights Go Out," "Restrain," "When Fate Decides," and "It's A Setup." Upon returning from the Take It Tour tour, Dear Enemy jumped into the writing process and went back into the studio with Lowery to record "Words of the Wicked," which was released in the spring of 2010. Dear Enemy has shared the stage with major label acts such as Nonpoint, Dark new Day, Red, Hurt, Protest The Hero, Alterbridge, Three Days Grace, Chevelle, Hoobastank and more. |
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The band picked up a strong following on the live circuit and in 1983 signed a recording contract with the American label [[EMI Records|EMI]]/[[Capitol Records|Capitol]] - one of the first Australian bands signed direct to an overseas label.<ref name="Retro"/> They recorded their debut album ''Ransom Note'' in the United States under the guidance of producer [[Peter McIan]] ([[Men at Work]], [[Mondo Rock]]) - in fact the band were signed with the condition that Peter McIan oversee the recording sessions.<ref name="Retro"/> The impressive album generated three quality singles, the first of which "Computer One" (which was written in America by Langford and Fisher) proved to be Dear Enemy’s one and only major hit, peaking at #5 on the Australian charts in late 1983.<ref name="Kent">{{cite book|title=[[Kent Music Report|Australian Chart Book 1970-1992]]|last=Kent|first=David|authorlink=David Kent (historian)|publisher=Australian Chart Book|location=[[St Ives, New South Wales|St Ives]], N.S.W.|year=1993|isbn=0646119176|accessdate=2009-03-24}} NOTE: Used for Australian Singles and Albums charting from 1970 until [[Australian Recording Industry Association|ARIA]] created their own [[ARIA Charts|charts]] in mid-1988.</ref> The follow up single "The Good Life" stalled at #39 a few months later<ref name="Kent"/>, whilst the slide continued with the third single "Kids On The Street" failing to chart. ''Ransom Note'' sold more than 25,000 units and reached #15 on the national album charts.<ref name="Kent"/> |
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Dear Enemy released a new single a few months later with "New Hero", which featured on the soundtrack to the Australian motion picture ''[[Street Hero]]''.<ref name="Hero">{{cite web |url=http://www.tvmem.com/OZST/ffilms/S-FFILM/STREETHE.htm |title=Street Hero|publisher=Australian Television Memorabilia Guide|accessdate=2008-12-19}}</ref> The single however only reached #93 on the charts.<ref name="Kent"/> A couple of lineup changes, with Joey Amenta replacing Barker in April, 1985, and two more flop singles, "Stay" and "You're Right, You're Right", followed over the next four years before Dear Enemy’s system crashed and they called it a day at the end of 1988. Dear Enemy did record tracks for a second album during this period but due to contract and legal problems the album didn’t see the light of day.<ref name="Retro"/> Ron Martini also released a CD entitled ''Big Night Out'' in 1996 with backing band The Missiles Of Love. Ian Morrison went onto perform with [[Goanna (band)|Goanna]]. |
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In 2000 EMI released a CD ''Best of Dear Enemy (Ransom Note and Beyond)'' which was a compilation of all the band's releases, this was followed in 2004 by a ''Best of'', which was basically ''Ransom Note'' and the inclusion of the single "New Hero". |
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==Members== |
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* Ron Martini - vocals (1982–1988) |
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* Chris Langford - guitar (1982–1988) |
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* Les Barker - guitar (1982–1985) |
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* Martin Fisher - keyboards (1982–1988) |
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* Peter Leslie - bass (1982–1988) |
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* Ian Morrison - drums (1982–1988) |
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* Joey Amenta - guitar (1985) |
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* Peter Holland |
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* John Joyce |
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* Jerry Leigh - drums |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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===Albums=== |
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* ''The Devined Sessions'' - (2005) |
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* ''Ransom Note'' - [[EMI Records|EMI]]/[[Capitol Records|Capitol]] (February, 1984) <small>AUS #15</small> |
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* ''Walking Past Yesterday'' - (2006) |
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* ''The Best of Dear Enemy (Ransom Note and Beyond)'' - EMI (2000) |
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* ''The Best of Dear Enemy'' - EMI (2004) |
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===Singles=== |
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* "Computer One"/"Day to Day" - Capitol (December, 1983) <small>AUS #5</small> |
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* "The Good Life"/On the Line" - Capitol (February, 1984) <small>AUS #39</small> |
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* "Kids on the Street"/"Talking to You" - EMI/Capitol (May, 1984) |
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* "New Hero"/"Billy's Theme" - [[Festival Records|Festival]] (1984) <small>AUS #93</small> |
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* "Stay"/"Looking for Love" - EMI (August, 1986) |
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* "You're Right, You're Right"/"Love Flows" - EMI (December, 1988) |
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[[Category:Victoria (Australia) musical groups]] |
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==Websites== |
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[[Category:Australian rock music groups]] |
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[www.dearenemy.com] |
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[[Category:Musical groups established in 1982]] |
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[www.myspace.com/dearenemy] |
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[[Category:Musical groups disestablished in 1988]] |
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[www.facebook.com/dearenemy] |
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[www.twitter.com/dearenemy] |
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[www.reverbantion.com/dearenemy] |
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Dear Enemy were a popular Australian rock band in the 1980's.
Biography
Taking their name from a reference to the Ginger Meggs comic strip (when Ginger receives letters from his rival they're always addressed to 'Dear Enemy'[1]), Melbourne band Dear Enemy formed ranks in 1982. Their original lineup comprised vocalist Ron Martini, guitarists Chris Langford and Les Barker, keyboardist Martin Fisher (ex-Little Heroes), bassist Peter Leslie (ex-Little Heroes) and drummer Ian Morrison. Prior to taking the name Dear Enemy, they had played together as a covers band called Stonewall.[2]
The band picked up a strong following on the live circuit and in 1983 signed a recording contract with the American label EMI/Capitol - one of the first Australian bands signed direct to an overseas label.[2] They recorded their debut album Ransom Note in the United States under the guidance of producer Peter McIan (Men at Work, Mondo Rock) - in fact the band were signed with the condition that Peter McIan oversee the recording sessions.[2] The impressive album generated three quality singles, the first of which "Computer One" (which was written in America by Langford and Fisher) proved to be Dear Enemy’s one and only major hit, peaking at #5 on the Australian charts in late 1983.[3] The follow up single "The Good Life" stalled at #39 a few months later[3], whilst the slide continued with the third single "Kids On The Street" failing to chart. Ransom Note sold more than 25,000 units and reached #15 on the national album charts.[3]
Dear Enemy released a new single a few months later with "New Hero", which featured on the soundtrack to the Australian motion picture Street Hero.[4] The single however only reached #93 on the charts.[3] A couple of lineup changes, with Joey Amenta replacing Barker in April, 1985, and two more flop singles, "Stay" and "You're Right, You're Right", followed over the next four years before Dear Enemy’s system crashed and they called it a day at the end of 1988. Dear Enemy did record tracks for a second album during this period but due to contract and legal problems the album didn’t see the light of day.[2] Ron Martini also released a CD entitled Big Night Out in 1996 with backing band The Missiles Of Love. Ian Morrison went onto perform with Goanna.
In 2000 EMI released a CD Best of Dear Enemy (Ransom Note and Beyond) which was a compilation of all the band's releases, this was followed in 2004 by a Best of, which was basically Ransom Note and the inclusion of the single "New Hero".
Members
- Ron Martini - vocals (1982–1988)
- Chris Langford - guitar (1982–1988)
- Les Barker - guitar (1982–1985)
- Martin Fisher - keyboards (1982–1988)
- Peter Leslie - bass (1982–1988)
- Ian Morrison - drums (1982–1988)
- Joey Amenta - guitar (1985)
- Peter Holland
- John Joyce
- Jerry Leigh - drums
Discography
Albums
- Ransom Note - EMI/Capitol (February, 1984) AUS #15
- The Best of Dear Enemy (Ransom Note and Beyond) - EMI (2000)
- The Best of Dear Enemy - EMI (2004)
Singles
- "Computer One"/"Day to Day" - Capitol (December, 1983) AUS #5
- "The Good Life"/On the Line" - Capitol (February, 1984) AUS #39
- "Kids on the Street"/"Talking to You" - EMI/Capitol (May, 1984)
- "New Hero"/"Billy's Theme" - Festival (1984) AUS #93
- "Stay"/"Looking for Love" - EMI (August, 1986)
- "You're Right, You're Right"/"Love Flows" - EMI (December, 1988)
References
- ^ "Dear Enemy". Wize*Pro. Retrieved 2008-12-19.
- ^ a b c d "Dear Enemy program computer one for chart success". RetroUniverse. Retrieved 2008-05-16.
- ^ a b c d Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970-1992. St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. ISBN 0646119176.
{{cite book}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help) NOTE: Used for Australian Singles and Albums charting from 1970 until ARIA created their own charts in mid-1988. - ^ "Street Hero". Australian Television Memorabilia Guide. Retrieved 2008-12-19.