QED (band)
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1983 in Sydney, Australia |
| Defunct | 1985 |
| Headquarters | Sydney , Australia |
Key people | Jenny Morris, Rex Goh, Ian Belton, Shane Flew |
| Products | Music albums and singles |
| Parent | EMI Australia |
QED was an Australian new wave group established in Sydney in 1983 by lead singer Jenny Morris after the breakup of New Zealand band the Crocodiles. The ensemble featured guitarist Rex Goh (formerly of Air Supply), bassist Ian Belton (who had worked with Dave Dobbyn and Renée Geyer), and drummer Shane Flew. Under contract with EMI Australia, their production was handled by Mark Moffatt and Ricky Fataar. QED combined reworked tracks from the Crocodiles with original compositions, including their 1984 top twenty hit "Everywhere I Go."
Their initial single, "Everywhere I Go," debuted in December 1983 and climbed to No. 19 on the Australian charts following an appearance on Countdown. The track remained within the top 50 for 16 weeks and ranked among the top 100 best-selling singles that year. Subsequent releases, "Solo and More" and "This One," achieved lesser chart positions, with "This One" reaching No. 45.
The band's only album, Animal Magic (released November 1984), included contributions from additional musicians such as keyboardist Amanda Vincent (Eurogliders) and saxophonist Tony Buchanan. Despite EMI's backing, the album did not enter the charts and experienced poor sales. By 1985, QED had dissolved, with members moving on to other ventures: Morris embarked on a solo career marked by success, Belton joined Mondo Rock, and Goh became part of Eurogliders.
Members
- Ian Belton – bass guitar
- Rex Goh – guitar
- Jenny Morris – vocals
- Shane Flew – drums
Additional personnel
- Tony Buchanan – saxophone
- Andy Burns – keyboards
- Ricky Fataar – drums
- Steve Fearnly – drums
- Shane Flew – guitar
- Martyn Irwin – keyboards
- Sam McNally – keyboards
- Glen Muirhead – keyboards
- Amanda Vincent – keyboards
- Warren Williams – bass
Albums
| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| Animal Magic |
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Singles
| Year | Title | AUS | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1983 | "Everywhere I Go"/"Checkmate" | 19 | EMI (EMI 1119) |
| Mar 1984 | "Solo and More"/"I'll Get it Right" | – | EMI (EMI 1372) |
| Aug 1984 | "This One"/"Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte" | 45 | EMI (EMI 1288) |
Countdown Music Awards
The Countdown program was an Australian pop music television show broadcast on ABC-TV from 1974 until 1987. It hosted music award ceremonies from 1979 through 1987, combining votes from both fans and industry professionals.
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| 1984
| Animal Magic
| Best Debut Album
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External links
- Complete QED discography on Discogs
- QED complete discography on MusicBrainz
- Archived version of QED from the Australian Rock Database. Accessed 4 March 2014