Scandal (Australian band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | February 1976 in Adelaide, Australia |
| Defunct | December 1978; briefly reunited August 1979 |
| Headquarters | Adelaide , Australia |
Key people | Aldo Civitico, Chris Harriott, Stuart Kerrison, Michael Smith, Peter Watson, Nat De Palma, Adrian Dessent, Greg Trennery |
| Products | Music albums and singles |
| Parent | Mushroom Records / Festival Records |
Scandal was an Australian pop rock ensemble that had a brief existence, originating in Adelaide in February 1976. Their sole studio album, titled after the band, was distributed by Mushroom Records/Festival Records and attained a peak position of number 50 on the Australian music charts in 1978. The lineup featured Aldo Civitico, native to Australia, on drums, alongside English-born members Chris Harriott (keyboards, vocals), Stuart Kerrison (lead vocals), Michael Smith (bass guitar), and Peter Watson (lead guitar, vocals). The group served as an opening act for tours by 10cc and Electric Light Orchestra. The original formation dissolved in December 1978 following the departure of Harriott, Kerrison, and Watson. However, Scandal briefly reunited in August 1979 with fresh personnel: Nat De Palma on drums, Adrian Dessent handling guitar duties, and Greg Trennery on bass guitar, before ultimately disbanding again.
Albums
| Album | Release Information | Peak Chart Position |
|---|---|---|
| AUS | ||
| Scandal |
|
50 |
Singles
| Year | Title | AUS | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | "Best Deal in Town" | 57 | Scandal |
| "Harry" | 73 | ||
| 1978 | "How Long" | 45 | |
| "She's a Lady" |