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| alias = The Young Lions,<br />[[The Rich and Famous (band)|The Rich and Famous]],<br />Clifford Hoad's Kings of the Sun
| alias = {{Hlist|The Young Lions|The Rich and Famous|Clifford Hoad's Kings of the Sun}}
| origin = Sydney, Australia
| origin = Sydney, Australia
| genre = [[Hard rock]], [[Pub rock (Australia)|pub rock]], [[Southern rock]], [[rock and roll]], [[punk rock]], [[pop rock]]
| genre = {{Hlist|[[Hard rock]]|[[Pub rock (Australia)|pub rock]]|[[southern rock]]|[[rock and roll]]|[[punk rock]]|[[pop rock]]}}
| years_active = {{Hlist|{{Start date|1986}}–{{End date|1998}}|{{Start date|2001}}–{{End date|2009}}|{{Start date|2010}}–present}}
| years_active = 1986–1998, 2001–2009, 2010–present
| label = [[Mushroom Records]],<br />[[RCA Records]],<br />independent
| label = {{Hlist|[[Mushroom Records|Mushroom]]|[[RCA Records|RCA]]|independent}}
| associated_acts = Ratpack
| associated_acts = Ratpack
| website = {{URL|http://www.kingsofthesunband.com}}
| website = {{URL|kingsofthesunband.com}}
| current_members = *Clifford Hoad
| current_members = *Clifford Hoad
| past_members = *Jeffrey Hoad
| past_members = *Jeffrey Hoad
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* [on-line] 1st Edn.: {{cite book | last1 = McFarlane | first1 = Ian | title = Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop | chapter = Encyclopedia entry for 'Kings of the Sun' | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20040803184725/http://www.whammo.com.au/encyclopedia.asp?articleid=990 | chapter-url = http://www.whammo.com.au/encyclopedia.asp?articleid=990 | year = 1999 | publisher = Allen & Unwin | location = St Leonards, NSW | archive-date = 3 August 2004 | isbn = 1-86508-072-1 }}
* [on-line] 1st Edn.: {{cite book | last1 = McFarlane | first1 = Ian | title = Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop | chapter = Encyclopedia entry for 'Kings of the Sun' | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20040803184725/http://www.whammo.com.au/encyclopedia.asp?articleid=990 | chapter-url = http://www.whammo.com.au/encyclopedia.asp?articleid=990 | year = 1999 | publisher = Allen & Unwin | location = St Leonards, NSW | archive-date = 3 August 2004 | isbn = 1-86508-072-1 }}
* [print] 2nd Edn.: {{cite book | author1 = McFarlane, Ian | author2 = Jenkins, Jeff (Foreword) | title = The Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop | chapter = Encyclopedia entry for 'Kings of the Road' | date = 2017 | location = [[Gisborne, Victoria|Gisborne, VIC]] | publisher = Third Stone Press | edition = 2nd | pages = 265–266 | isbn = 978-0-9953856-0-3 }}
* [print] 2nd Edn.: {{cite book | author1 = McFarlane, Ian | author2 = Jenkins, Jeff (Foreword) | title = The Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop | chapter = Encyclopedia entry for 'Kings of the Road' | date = 2017 | location = [[Gisborne, Victoria|Gisborne, VIC]] | publisher = Third Stone Press | edition = 2nd | pages = 265–266 | isbn = 978-0-9953856-0-3 }}
</ref><ref name="Aus Guit">{{cite web |url=http://guitarheroes.com.au/ag_103_0514/html/interview2.html |title=An Interview with Quentin Elliot - Kings of the Sun |website=Australian Guitar Magazine |date=2014 |via=National Library of Australia |archive-url=https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20240319164803/http://guitarheroes.com.au/ag_103_0514/html/interview2.html |archive-date=20 March 2024 |access-date=17 June 2024 }} '''n.b.''' Source has the band formed in "late 1983"</ref> Spencer had earlier met Clifford in [[Brisbane]] when assembling a drum kit.<ref name="Aus Guit" /> Clifford asked Jeffrey to relocate with him from [[Gold Coast, Queensland|Gold Coast]] to Melbourne to join Spencer's band.<ref name="Aus Guit" /><ref name="bMus">{{cite web |url=http://www.bmusic.com.au/links/whatsnew/newsletters/archives/newsno74.html |title=''bmusic'' - Newsletter No. 74 |website=bmusic.com.au |date=29 July 2005 |via=National Library of Australia | archive-url=https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20110405114435/http://www.bmusic.com.au/links/whatsnew/newsletters/archives/newsno74.html |archive-date=5 April 2011 |access-date=17 June 2024 }}</ref>
</ref><ref name="Aus Guit">{{cite web |url=http://guitarheroes.com.au/ag_103_0514/html/interview2.html |title=An Interview with Quentin Elliot - Kings of the Sun |website=Australian Guitar Magazine |date=2014 |via=National Library of Australia |archive-url=https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20240319164803/http://guitarheroes.com.au/ag_103_0514/html/interview2.html |archive-date=20 March 2024 |access-date=17 June 2024 }} '''n.b.''' Source has the band formed in "late 1983"</ref> Spencer had earlier met Clifford in [[Brisbane]] when assembling a drum kit.<ref name="Aus Guit" /> Clifford asked Jeffrey to relocate with him from [[Gold Coast, Queensland|Gold Coast]] to Melbourne to join Spencer's band.<ref name="Aus Guit" /><ref name="bMus">{{cite web |url=http://www.bmusic.com.au/links/whatsnew/newsletters/archives/newsno74.html |title=''bmusic'' - Newsletter No. 74 |website=bmusic.com.au |date=29 July 2005 |via=National Library of Australia | archive-url=https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20110405114435/http://www.bmusic.com.au/links/whatsnew/newsletters/archives/newsno74.html |archive-date=5 April 2011 |access-date=17 June 2024 }}</ref> In early 1986 Spencer left the Young Lions to join hard rockers [[The Angels (Australian band)|the Angels]] and the Hoads relocated to Sydney.<ref name="bio" /><ref name="bMus" />

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Spencer left the Young Lions to join hard rockers [[The Angels (Australian band)|the Angels]] in early 1986 and the Hoad brothers formed Kings of the Sun in Sydney with Ron Thiessen on guitar (ex-[[Uncanny X-Men (band)|Uncanny X-Men]]) and Anthony Ragg on bass guitar (ex-Ballistics)<ref name="bio" /> Their name references [[Yul Brynner]]'s 1963 feature film [[Kings of the Sun|of the same name]].<ref name="Aus Guit" /><ref name=NKOTS>{{cite web |title=The New Kings of the Sun |url=http://www.kingsofthesunband.com/index.php/newsarchive/14-thenewkingsofthesun |website=Kings of the Sun Band Official Website |access-date=2 November 2015 }}</ref>


===1986–1998: Kings of the Sun (1986–1998)===
===1986–1998: Kings of the Sun (1986–1998)===


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The Hoad brothers formed Kings of the Sun in Sydney with Anthony Ragg on bass guitar (ex-Ballistics) and Ron Thiessen on guitar (ex-[[Uncanny X-Men (band)|Uncanny X-Men]]).<ref name="bio" /> The name references [[Yul Brynner]]'s 1963 feature film [[Kings of the Sun|of the same name]].<ref name="Aus Guit" /><ref name=NKOTS>{{cite web |title=The New Kings of the Sun |url=http://www.kingsofthesunband.com/index.php/newsarchive/14-thenewkingsofthesun |website=Kings of the Sun Band Official Website |access-date=2 November 2015 }}</ref>
In 1986 the Kings of the Sun were formed in Sydney as a pop rock quartet and signed to [[Mushroom Records|Mushroom]], where they recorded their early material.<ref name="bio" /><ref name="bMus" /> Their debut single, "Bottom of My Heart", was released in October, which reached the top&nbsp;50 on the [[Kent Music Report]] singles chart.<ref name="bio" /><ref name=aus />
In 1986 the Kings of the Sun were formed in Sydney as a pop rock quartet and briefly signed to [[Mushroom Records|Mushroom]].<ref name="bio" /><ref name="bMus" /> Their debut single, "Bottom of My Heart", was released in October, which reached the top&nbsp;50 on the [[Kent Music Report]] singles chart.<ref name="bio" /><ref name=aus /> Kings of the Sun were signed to [[RCA Records|RCA]] when executive Simon Lowe saw them perform. The group toured the United States during 1987. In New York City they worked on their first album, without Thiessen.<ref name="bio" />

The band was signed to [[RCA Records]] after the RCA executive Simon Lowe saw them perform in [[Sydney]] and the band traveled to [[New York City]] to work on their first album.<ref name="bio" /> Bandmate Ron Thiessen did not accompany them, as he left prior to the band being signed, and he was replaced by Anthony Ragg.<ref name="bio" />

In 1988 the band released their self-titled debut album ''Kings of the Sun'', which was produced by [[Eddie Kramer]] and mixed by Dave Thoener. The album's lead single "Serpentine", peaked at number 48 in Australia.

After the album released Glenn Morris joined the band to play lead guitar and the group toured the [[United States]] and [[Europe]].<ref name="bio" /> They returned to Australia in 1988 to open for [[Guns N' Roses]], but were kicked out of the tour after Clifford Hoad "dropped his pants in front of the audience and bad-mouthed Guns N' Roses publicly".<ref name="bio" /> There had also been tension due to a remark Hoad made in an interview for the Australian ''On the Street'' magazine, where he claimed that Guns N' Roses took much of their image from [[Rose Tattoo]].<ref>"Throwing Down the Palms The 'Kings' Return", ''On the Street'', Issue No 417, Wednesday 14 December 1988.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hotmetalonline.com/2012/07/31/guns-nroses-sydney-entertainment-centre-1988/|title=GUNS N'ROSES, Sydney Entertainment Centre, 1988 « HOT METAL|work=hotmetalonline.com|access-date=2 November 2015}}</ref>


In October 1988 they released their debut studio album, ''Kings of the Sun'', which was produced by [[Eddie Kramer]] and mixed by Dave Thoener.<ref name="bio" /> Australian musicologist [[Ian McFarlane]] praised it as a "no-frills, hard rock album with a raw feel for pop economy".<ref name="bio" /> Its lead single "Serpentine" (July), peaked at number&nbsp;48 in Australia.<ref name="bio" /><ref name=aus /> After the album was released Glenn Morris joined on lead guitar as they toured the US supporting [[Joe Satriani]] and then [[Europe]] supporting [[Kiss (band)|Kiss]].<ref name="bio" /> They returned to Australia in late 1988.
Years later Hoad responded to this by stating "When I said those things, I meant them. It wasn’t necessarily aimed at Guns N’Roses. It was aimed at the Australian press and public. ‘OK, make a fuss over Guns N’Roses but at least know that Rose Tattoo exists."<ref>{{cite web|last1=Mascord|first1=Steve|title=Kings Of The Sun Drummer Responds To Axl Rose 24 Years After Guns N' Roses Front-man Kicked Him Out Of The Sydney Entertainment Centre|url=http://www.triplem.com.au/sydney/music/news/2012/7/kings-of-the-sun-drummer-responds-to-axl-rose-24-years-after-guns-n-roses-frontman-kicked-him-out-of-the-sydney-entertainment-centre/|publisher=Triple M|access-date=2 November 2015}}</ref>


They opened for [[Guns N' Roses]] on the Australian leg of their [[Appetite for Destruction Tour]] in December. However, Kings of the Sun were removed from that tour when Jeffrey "dropped his pants in front of the audience" at their Sydney show and expressed his opinion on Guns N' Roses.<ref name="bio" /> Tensions had developed between the two groups due to Clifford's remark in the local ''On the Street'' magazine: he claimed Guns N' Roses took much of their image from [[Rose Tattoo]].<ref>"Throwing Down the Palms The 'Kings' Return", ''On the Street'', Issue No 417, Wednesday 14 December 1988.</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hotmetalonline.com/2012/07/31/guns-nroses-sydney-entertainment-centre-1988/ |title=Guns N' Roses, Sydney Entertainment Centre, 1988 |work=hotmetalonline.com |access-date=2 November 2015 }}</ref> Clifford recalled in July 2012, "When I said those things, I meant them. It wasn't necessarily aimed at Guns N' Roses. It was aimed at the Australian press and public. 'OK, make a fuss over Guns N' Roses but at least know that Rose Tattoo exists.'"<ref name="Mascord">{{cite web |last1=Mascord |first1=Steve |title=Kings of the Sun Drummer Responds to Axl Rose 24 Years After Guns N' Roses Front-man Kicked Him out of the Sydney Entertainment Centre |url=http://www.triplem.com.au/sydney/music/news/2012/7/kings-of-the-sun-drummer-responds-to-axl-rose-24-years-after-guns-n-roses-frontman-kicked-him-out-of-the-sydney-entertainment-centre/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160204145409/http://www.triplem.com.au/sydney/music/news/2012/7/kings-of-the-sun-drummer-responds-to-axl-rose-24-years-after-guns-n-roses-frontman-kicked-him-out-of-the-sydney-entertainment-centre/ |publisher=Triple M |date=27 July 2012 |access-date=17 June 2024 |archive-date=4 February 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
More lineup changes occurred in 1986 after Morris left the band to join [[The Screaming Tribesmen]], although he rejoined KOTS before the band released their second album, ''Full Frontal Attack'' in 1990.<ref name="bio" />


The band's second album, ''Full Frontal Attack'' was released in August 1990 and was produced by William Wittman. Dave Thoener returned to mix the album. ''Full Frontal Attack'' was the last album the band released through RCA Records and Morris and Ragg left the band in 1992.<ref name="bio" />
Another line-up change occurred in mid-1989 when Morris left for eight&nbsp;months to join [[the Screaming Tribesmen]] but he rejoined before KOTS released their second album, ''Full Frontal Attack'', in August 1990.<ref name="bio" /><ref name="bMus" /> It was produced by William Wittman. Dave Thoener returned to mix it, which was their last album for RCA. It reached the [[ARIA Charts|ARIA albums chart]] top&nbsp;100.<ref name="Ryan" /> Kings of the Sun supported [[Lita Ford]]'s US tour during late 1990 before returning to tour Australia and co-headlining with [[the Screaming Jets]] early in 1991.<ref name="bio" /><ref name="bMus" /> Morris and Ragg both left in 1992.<ref name="bio" /><ref name="bMus" />


The band's third album ''Resurrection'' was released in 1993 through [[Mushroom Records]].<ref name=DiscogsAlbum3>{{cite web|title=Kings Of The Sun – Resurrection|url=http://www.discogs.com/Kings-Of-The-Sun-Resurrection/release/2382110|publisher=Discogs|access-date=2 November 2015}}</ref> It was recorded at [[A&M Studios]] and Paramount Studios and was mastered at Precision Mastering.<ref name=DiscogsAlbum3 /> [[Phil Soussan]] ([[Ozzy Osbourne]]) played on all the tracks on the record with the exception of "Fuzz", which Brad Spurr contributed, and Spurr joined the band after its release.<ref name="bio" />
The band's third album ''Resurrection'' was released in 1993 through [[Mushroom Records]].<ref name=DiscogsAlbum3>{{cite web|title=Kings Of The Sun – Resurrection|url=http://www.discogs.com/Kings-Of-The-Sun-Resurrection/release/2382110|publisher=Discogs|access-date=2 November 2015}}</ref> It was recorded at [[A&M Studios]] and Paramount Studios and was mastered at Precision Mastering.<ref name=DiscogsAlbum3 /> [[Phil Soussan]] ([[Ozzy Osbourne]]) played on all the tracks on the record with the exception of "Fuzz", which Brad Spurr contributed, and Spurr joined the band after its release.<ref name="bio" />

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Kings of the Sun
Also known as
  • The Young Lions
  • The Rich and Famous
  • Clifford Hoad's Kings of the Sun
OriginSydney, Australia
Genres
Years active
  • 1986 (1986)–1998 (1998)
  • 2001 (2001)–2009 (2009)
  • 2010 (2010)–present
Labels
Members
  • Clifford Hoad
Past members
  • Jeffrey Hoad
  • Anthony Ragg
  • Rowie Riot
  • Shar Roxxon
  • Laurie Marlow
  • Quentin Elliott
  • Dave Talon
  • Baron von Berg
  • Darren Marlow
  • Glenn Morris
  • Chris Lewis
  • Dean Turner
  • Brad Spurr
  • Ron Thiessen
  • Tommy “Gun” Poulter
  • John McKinnon
  • Marlon Holden
Websitekingsofthesunband.com

Kings of the Sun (also abbreviated K.O.T.S.) is an Australian hard rock band formed by Jeffrey Hoad and Clifford Hoad in Sydney in 1986.

Career

1982–1985: The Young Lions

The Young Lions were formed in 1982 by guitarist Bob Spencer (ex-Finch, Skyhooks)[1][2][3] with Clifford Hoad on drums, his younger brother Jeffrey on lead vocals and guitar and bass guitarist Marlon Holden.[4][5][6] Spencer had earlier met Clifford in Brisbane when assembling a drum kit.[6] Clifford asked Jeffrey to relocate with him from Gold Coast to Melbourne to join Spencer's band.[6][7] In early 1986 Spencer left the Young Lions to join hard rockers the Angels and the Hoads relocated to Sydney.[5][7]

1986–1998: Kings of the Sun (1986–1998)

The Hoad brothers formed Kings of the Sun in Sydney with Anthony Ragg on bass guitar (ex-Ballistics) and Ron Thiessen on guitar (ex-Uncanny X-Men).[5] The name references Yul Brynner's 1963 feature film of the same name.[6][8] In 1986 the Kings of the Sun were formed in Sydney as a pop rock quartet and briefly signed to Mushroom.[5][7] Their debut single, "Bottom of My Heart", was released in October, which reached the top 50 on the Kent Music Report singles chart.[5][9] Kings of the Sun were signed to RCA when executive Simon Lowe saw them perform. The group toured the United States during 1987. In New York City they worked on their first album, without Thiessen.[5]

In October 1988 they released their debut studio album, Kings of the Sun, which was produced by Eddie Kramer and mixed by Dave Thoener.[5] Australian musicologist Ian McFarlane praised it as a "no-frills, hard rock album with a raw feel for pop economy".[5] Its lead single "Serpentine" (July), peaked at number 48 in Australia.[5][9] After the album was released Glenn Morris joined on lead guitar as they toured the US supporting Joe Satriani and then Europe supporting Kiss.[5] They returned to Australia in late 1988.

They opened for Guns N' Roses on the Australian leg of their Appetite for Destruction Tour in December. However, Kings of the Sun were removed from that tour when Jeffrey "dropped his pants in front of the audience" at their Sydney show and expressed his opinion on Guns N' Roses.[5] Tensions had developed between the two groups due to Clifford's remark in the local On the Street magazine: he claimed Guns N' Roses took much of their image from Rose Tattoo.[10][11] Clifford recalled in July 2012, "When I said those things, I meant them. It wasn't necessarily aimed at Guns N' Roses. It was aimed at the Australian press and public. 'OK, make a fuss over Guns N' Roses but at least know that Rose Tattoo exists.'"[12]

Another line-up change occurred in mid-1989 when Morris left for eight months to join the Screaming Tribesmen but he rejoined before KOTS released their second album, Full Frontal Attack, in August 1990.[5][7] It was produced by William Wittman. Dave Thoener returned to mix it, which was their last album for RCA. It reached the ARIA albums chart top 100.[13] Kings of the Sun supported Lita Ford's US tour during late 1990 before returning to tour Australia and co-headlining with the Screaming Jets early in 1991.[5][7] Morris and Ragg both left in 1992.[5][7]

The band's third album Resurrection was released in 1993 through Mushroom Records.[14] It was recorded at A&M Studios and Paramount Studios and was mastered at Precision Mastering.[14] Phil Soussan (Ozzy Osbourne) played on all the tracks on the record with the exception of "Fuzz", which Brad Spurr contributed, and Spurr joined the band after its release.[5]

Kings Of The Sun self-produced the album except for two tracks by mixer Mark Dearnley, "First Thing About Rock'n'Roll (I Remember)" and "Fuzz".[14] Two singles were released from the album, "Trapped Inside Your Heart" and "Road to Nowhere", and the band supported Jimmy Barnes on his Australian tour during 1993.[5]

Spurr left the band around 1995 and was replaced by Dean Turner on bass.

The band recorded an album Daddy Was A Hobo Man in 1997, but it was not released until 2011, when it was made available as an independent release.[15] Of the album, Clifford Hoad stated that they did not want to release an album similar to their prior releases and that "This album, we wanted to record with no commercial pressure what so ever, also, at the time we wanted to record as a 3 piece and live in the studio, this is what you’re hearing."[15]

In 1998 the band supported Sammy Hagar's Australian tour.[5] Kings of the Sun officially disbanded in 2001.[8]

Clifford Hoad and Jeffrey Hoad ceased working together in 2009 and continue to be estranged.[16][17]


2010–present: Clifford Hoad's Kings of the Sun

In 2010 Clifford Hoad began with the composition of songs for the new album and formation of a new Kings of the Sun lineup – this time without his younger brother Jeffrey.

In March 2013, new KOTS lineup entered Govinda Doyle’s private studio to record Cliff Hoad’s latest compositions. Quentin Elliott returned to play lead guitar and Dave Talon (Rollerball) joined on rhythm guitar. Drummer Cliff Hoad also took charge of singing, as he sang backing vocals on all previous albums and lead vocals on 2 tracks (shared with Jeff on Shot Me an Arrow & lead on I Wanna Rock). Bass tracks were recorded by Govinda Doyle who also engineered and produced the album with co-production by Clifford Hoad. Mixing was done by Govinda & Clifford.

New album entitled Rock Til Ya Die was released on 5 September 2013 via band's website and is return to classic Australian rock sound.[18] 5 promo videos were shot by Dan Jensen and Trudy Martin of Darklight Studios, combining music clip with documentary style interviews with Cliff Hoad, who tells a story behind each song.[19]

Clifford Hoad has released his 9th album called Razed on Rock on 20 October 2016 and the most recent one called Playin' to the Heavens on 28 May 2017.[20] Hoad again played double duty as lead vocalist and drummer.

Personnel

Current members

  • Clifford Hoad - lead vocals, drums & percussions

Past members

  • Jeffrey Hoad - lead vocals, guitars
  • Anthony Ragg - bass
  • Rowie Riot - lead guitar
  • Shar Roxxon - rhythm guitar, keyboards & backing vocals
  • Laurie Marlow - bass & backing vocals
  • Quentin Elliott - lead guitar
  • Dave Talon - rhythm guitar
  • Baron von Berg - 2nd drums
  • Darren Marlow - bass & backing vocals
  • Glenn Morris - lead guitar
  • Chris Lewis - bass
  • Dean Turner - bass
  • Brad Spurr - bass
  • Ron Thiessen - lead guitar
  • Tommy Poulter - lead guitar
  • John McKinnon - bass
  • Marlon Holden - bass
  • Bob Spencer - lead guitar

Session musicians

  • Gary Lee - bass *Full Frontal Attack album recording
  • Phil Soussan - bass *Resurrection album recording
  • Govinda Doyle - bass *Rock Til Ya Die album recording
  • Craig Pesco - bass *KISS concert at Carrara Stadium in 2001

Discography

Studio albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart
positions
AUS
[13]
Kings of the Sun
  • Released: October 1988
  • Format: LP, CD, cassette
  • Label: Mushroom (D38884)
 —
Full Frontal Attack
  • Released: August 1990
  • Format: LP, CD, cassette
  • Label: Mushroom (TVC 93325)
 93
Resurrection
  • Released: 1993
  • Format: CD, Cassette
  • Label: Mushroom (D30888)
 —
Daddy Was a Hobo Man
  • Released: 2011
  • Format: CD, download
  • Label: Kings of the Sun
  • Recorded in 1997
 —
Rock Til Ya Die
  • Released: 2016
  • Format: CD, download
  • Label: Kings of the Sun
  • Recorded in 1997
 —
Razed on Rock
  • Released: 2016
  • Format: CD, download
  • Label: Kings of the Sun
 —
Playn' to the Heavens
  • Released: 2017
  • Format: CD, download
  • Label: Kings of the Sun
 —

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions
Year Title Peak chart
positions 		Album
AUS
[9][13]
1986 "Bottom of My Heart" 47 non album single
1988 "Serpentine" 48 Kings of the Sun
"Black Leather" —
1990 "Drop the Gun" 82 Full Frontal Attack
"Lock Me Up" —
"I Get Lonely" —
1993 "Trapped Inside Your Heart" — Resurrection
"Road to Nowhere" —
1995 "Bombs Away" — non album single

Awards and nominations

Countdown Australian Music Awards

Countdown was an Australian pop music TV series on national broadcaster ABC-TV from 1974–1987, it presented music awards from 1979–1987, initially in conjunction with magazine TV Week. The TV Week / Countdown Awards were a combination of popular-voted and peer-voted awards.[21][22]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
1986 themselves Most Promising New Talent Nominated

References

  1. ^ McFarlane, Ian (1999). "Encyclopedia entry for 'Skyhooks'". Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop. St Leonards, NSW: Allen & Unwin. ISBN 1-86508-072-1. Archived from the original on 19 April 2004.{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  2. ^ Holmgren, Magnus; Notling, Fredrik; Brown, Jenny. "Skyhooks". Australian Rock Database. Archived from the original on 19 March 2004. Retrieved 17 June 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  3. ^ "The Nights Entertainment Also Includes:". Tharunka. Vol. 28, no. 12. Sydney, NSW. 13 September 1982. p. 20. Retrieved 17 June 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
  4. ^ Mason, Darryl. "Kings of the Sun: Still Shining", Hot Metal, Issue 18, August 1990.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q "Kings of the Sun" entries:
  6. ^ a b c d "An Interview with Quentin Elliot - Kings of the Sun". Australian Guitar Magazine. 2014. Archived from the original on 20 March 2024. Retrieved 17 June 2024 – via National Library of Australia. n.b. Source has the band formed in "late 1983"
  7. ^ a b c d e f "bmusic - Newsletter No. 74". bmusic.com.au. 29 July 2005. Archived from the original on 5 April 2011. Retrieved 17 June 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
  8. ^ a b "The New Kings of the Sun". Kings of the Sun Band Official Website. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
  9. ^ a b c Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 167. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
  10. ^ "Throwing Down the Palms The 'Kings' Return", On the Street, Issue No 417, Wednesday 14 December 1988.
  11. ^ "Guns N' Roses, Sydney Entertainment Centre, 1988". hotmetalonline.com. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
  12. ^ Mascord, Steve (27 July 2012). "Kings of the Sun Drummer Responds to Axl Rose 24 Years After Guns N' Roses Front-man Kicked Him out of the Sydney Entertainment Centre". Triple M. Archived from the original on 4 February 2016. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  13. ^ a b c Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 155.
  14. ^ a b c "Kings Of The Sun – Resurrection". Discogs. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
  15. ^ a b "2011 DADDY WAS A HOBO MAN". Kings of the Sun Band. Archived from the original on 27 February 2016. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
  16. ^ "Jeffrey Hoad 'Why I Fell Out With My Brother' (archived)". Retrieved 29 September 2017.
  17. ^ "Jeffrey Hoad on White Line Fever podcast #95 (2017)". Retrieved 4 May 2024.
  18. ^ "KINGS OF THE SUN - Clifford Hoad - Official Website". kingsofthesunband.com. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
  19. ^ KINGS OF THE SUN® ROCKTOWN by Clifford Hoad Promotional video. YouTube. 10 September 2013. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
  20. ^ "KINGS OF THE SUN - Clifford Hoad - Official Website". kingsofthesunband.com. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
  21. ^ "Countdown to the Awards" (Portable document format (PDF)). Countdown Magazine. Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). March 1987. Retrieved 16 December 2010.
  22. ^ "Final episode of Countdown". 1970scountdown. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
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