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}}'''Joel Silbersher''' is a musician from [[Melbourne]], [[Australia]], who was the singer and guitar player for rock and roll band, [[God (Australian band)|GOD]] (1986–1989).<ref name="McF">McFarlane [http://web.archive.org/web/20040930213116/www.whammo.com.au/encyclopedia.asp?articleid=848 'God'] entry. Retrieved 11 February 2010.</ref><ref name="SpencerJoelS">Spencer et al, (2007) [http://www.whiteroom.com.au/howlspace/whoswho/PHPMuso.php?categorywho=musos&userasks=51770 Silbersher, Joel] entry. Retrieved 11 February 2010.</ref> GOD had a minor but enduring hit with "My Pal," a song written by Silbersher.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.messandnoise.com/articles/10349|title=GOD|last=Murray|first=Jim|date=September 10, 2005|work=article|publisher=Mess and Noise|accessdate=23 January 2010}}</ref> Since its release in 1988, "My Pal" has been [[cover version|covered]] by bands such as [[Dinosaur Jr]], [[Magic Dirt]], [[Violent Soho]], [[Bonnie Prince Billy]], and [[Peabody (band)|Peabody]]. At the closing of Melbourne's Tote Hotel,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.theage.com.au/news/entertainment/music/2010/01/18/1263663047771.html|title=Nostalgia and anger as lights go down on Tote|last=Donovan|first=Patrick|date=January 19, 2010|publisher=[[The Age]]|accessdate=23 January 2010}}</ref> Silbersher and [[The Drones (Australian band)|The Drones]] played "My Pal" as the very last song.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.defamer.com.au/2010/01/the-drones-joel-silbersher-my-pal/|title=The Drones and Joel Silbersher play My Pal|last=McGuire|first=Jess|date=Jan 19, 2010|publisher=[[Gawker Media|Defamer]]|accessdate=23 January 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/homeandhosed/blog/s2796738.htm|title=Tote's End - The Last Goodbye|last=Lyngcoln|first=Tom from [[The Nation Blue]]|date=January 20, 2010|publisher=Triple J radio website|accessdate=23 January 2010}}</ref>
}}'''Joel Silbersher''' is a musician from [[Melbourne]], [[Australia]], who was the singer and guitar player for rock and roll band, [[God (Australian band)|GOD]] (1986–1989).<ref name="McF">McFarlane [https://web.archive.org/web/20040930213116/http://www.whammo.com.au/encyclopedia.asp?articleid=848 'God'] entry. Retrieved 11 February 2010.</ref><ref name="SpencerJoelS">Spencer et al, (2007) [http://www.whiteroom.com.au/howlspace/whoswho/PHPMuso.php?categorywho=musos&userasks=51770 Silbersher, Joel] entry. Retrieved 11 February 2010.</ref> GOD had a minor but enduring hit with "My Pal," a song written by Silbersher.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.messandnoise.com/articles/10349|title=GOD|last=Murray|first=Jim|date=September 10, 2005|work=article|publisher=Mess and Noise|accessdate=23 January 2010}}</ref> Since its release in 1988, "My Pal" has been [[cover version|covered]] by bands such as [[Dinosaur Jr]], [[Magic Dirt]], [[Violent Soho]], [[Bonnie Prince Billy]], and [[Peabody (band)|Peabody]]. At the closing of Melbourne's Tote Hotel,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.theage.com.au/news/entertainment/music/2010/01/18/1263663047771.html|title=Nostalgia and anger as lights go down on Tote|last=Donovan|first=Patrick|date=January 19, 2010|publisher=[[The Age]]|accessdate=23 January 2010}}</ref> Silbersher and [[The Drones (Australian band)|The Drones]] played "My Pal" as the very last song.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.defamer.com.au/2010/01/the-drones-joel-silbersher-my-pal/ |title=The Drones and Joel Silbersher play My Pal |last=McGuire |first=Jess |date=Jan 19, 2010 |publisher=[[Gawker Media|Defamer]] |accessdate=23 January 2010 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100125170549/http://www.defamer.com.au/2010/01/the-drones-joel-silbersher-my-pal/ |archivedate=25 January 2010 |df= }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/homeandhosed/blog/s2796738.htm|title=Tote's End - The Last Goodbye|last=Lyngcoln|first=Tom from [[The Nation Blue]]|date=January 20, 2010|publisher=Triple J radio website|accessdate=23 January 2010}}</ref>


Silbersher went on to form [[Hoss (band)|Hoss]] and [[Tendrils]], also working with [[Tex Perkins]] and [[Dirty Three]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fasterlouder.com.au/features/6908/|title=Hoss: A million people seem to be always be wrong|date=November 22, 2006|publisher=Faster Louder|accessdate=23 January 2010}}</ref> He has recorded as a solo artist, releasing the album ''Greasy Lens'' on King Crab Records in October 2002.<ref name="SpencerJSilbersher">Spencer et al, (2007) [http://www.whiteroom.com.au/howlspace/whoswho/PHPTracks.php?Band_ID=191660 SILBERSHER, Joel] entry. Retrieved 11 February 2010.</ref>
Silbersher went on to form [[Hoss (band)|Hoss]] and [[Tendrils]], also working with [[Tex Perkins]] and [[Dirty Three]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fasterlouder.com.au/features/6908/|title=Hoss: A million people seem to be always be wrong|date=November 22, 2006|publisher=Faster Louder|accessdate=23 January 2010}}</ref> He has recorded as a solo artist, releasing the album ''Greasy Lens'' on King Crab Records in October 2002.<ref name="SpencerJSilbersher">Spencer et al, (2007) [http://www.whiteroom.com.au/howlspace/whoswho/PHPTracks.php?Band_ID=191660 SILBERSHER, Joel] entry. Retrieved 11 February 2010.</ref>

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Joel Silbersher
Also known asJoel Rock'n'Roll, Melonman
Born1971
Genresrock
Occupation(s)DJ, musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals
Years active1986–present

Joel Silbersher is a musician from Melbourne, Australia, who was the singer and guitar player for rock and roll band, GOD (1986–1989).[1][2] GOD had a minor but enduring hit with "My Pal," a song written by Silbersher.[3] Since its release in 1988, "My Pal" has been covered by bands such as Dinosaur Jr, Magic Dirt, Violent Soho, Bonnie Prince Billy, and Peabody. At the closing of Melbourne's Tote Hotel,[4] Silbersher and The Drones played "My Pal" as the very last song.[5][6]

Silbersher went on to form Hoss and Tendrils, also working with Tex Perkins and Dirty Three.[7] He has recorded as a solo artist, releasing the album Greasy Lens on King Crab Records in October 2002.[8]

References

General
  • McFarlane, Ian (1999). "Whammo Homepage". Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop. St Leonards, NSW: Allen & Unwin. ISBN 1-86508-072-1. Archived from the original on April 5, 2004. Retrieved 11 February 2010. {{cite encyclopedia}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help) Note: Archived [on-line] copy has limited functionality.
  • Spencer, Chris; Zbig Nowara; Paul McHenry (2002) [1987]. The Who's Who of Australian Rock. Noble Park, Vic.: Five Mile Press. ISBN 1-86503-891-1.[9] Note: [on-line] version established at White Room Electronic Publishing Pty Ltd in 2007 and was expanded from the 2002 edition.
Specific
  1. ^ McFarlane 'God' entry. Retrieved 11 February 2010.
  2. ^ Spencer et al, (2007) Silbersher, Joel entry. Retrieved 11 February 2010.
  3. ^ Murray, Jim (September 10, 2005). "GOD". article. Mess and Noise. Retrieved 23 January 2010.
  4. ^ Donovan, Patrick (January 19, 2010). "Nostalgia and anger as lights go down on Tote". The Age. Retrieved 23 January 2010.
  5. ^ McGuire, Jess (Jan 19, 2010). "The Drones and Joel Silbersher play My Pal". Defamer. Archived from the original on 25 January 2010. Retrieved 23 January 2010. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ Lyngcoln, Tom from The Nation Blue (January 20, 2010). "Tote's End - The Last Goodbye". Triple J radio website. Retrieved 23 January 2010.
  7. ^ "Hoss: A million people seem to be always be wrong". Faster Louder. November 22, 2006. Retrieved 23 January 2010.
  8. ^ Spencer et al, (2007) SILBERSHER, Joel entry. Retrieved 11 February 2010.
  9. ^ "Who's who of Australian rock / compiled by Chris Spencer, Zbig Nowara & Paul McHenry". catalogue. National Library of Australia. Retrieved 11 February 2010.


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