Acuff's Rose
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1991 in Melbourne, Australia |
| Defunct | 1997 |
| Headquarters | Melbourne , Australia |
| Products | Music albums, extended plays |
Acuff's Rose was a country rock band originating from Melbourne, Australia, established in 1991. The lineup comprised Jack Coleman on bass, James Hurst handling drums, Martin Lewis playing guitar, Kay-Louise Patterson contributing keyboards and vocals, and Jeff Williams providing vocals and guitar. They produced two albums under the Torn & Frayed Records label: Never Comin' Down released in 1993 and Son of the North Wind in 1995, before their dissolution around 1997.
Biography
The band's name, Acuff's Rose, was inspired by the 1940s American country musician Roy Acuff, his collaborator Fred Rose, and their music publishing firm, Acuff-Rose Music. In July 1992, they secured a contract with Torn & Frayed, a subsidiary of Shock Records, and launched their initial EP titled Long Past Dawn.
By June 1993, Bruce Kane had taken over drum duties from Hurst. That same month, they unveiled their first full-length album, Never Comin' Down. This record featured contributions from former The Triffids members: David McComb, Robert McComb, and Graham Lee, alongside guest appearances by Charlie Owen and Chris Wilson.
Their sophomore album, Son of the North Wind, came out in November 1995 and included guest performances by Spencer P. Jones and Robin Casinader from The Coral Snakes. The production team consisted of Conway Savage, Julian Wu, and the band itself. This album saw an international release in France, where Patterson and Williams promoted it through a touring duo act. By 1997, Acuff's Rose had ceased activity. Following the breakup, Jeff Williams issued White Under Green with The Clear Spacemen in 2002, while Patterson debuted her solo album International Travel in 2007.
Members
- Jack Coleman – bass guitar (1991–1996)
- James Hurst – drums (1991–1993)
- Martin Lewis – guitar (1991–1996)
- Kay-Louise Patterson – keyboards, vocals, piano, Hammond organ (1991–1997)
- Jeff Williams – vocals, guitar, acoustic guitar (1991–1997)
- Bruce Kane – drums (1993–1996)
Extended plays
- Long Past Dawn – Torn & Frayed / Shock Records (July 1992)
Studio albums
- Never Comin' Down – Torn & Frayed / Shock Records (June 1993)
- Son of the North Wind – Torn & Frayed / Shock Records (November 1995)