Spaniards (band)
| Company type | Pop ensemble |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1983 in Melbourne, Australia |
| Headquarters | Melbourne , Australia |
Key people | Russell Hellyer-Brown (bass guitar), Mark Mannock (keyboards), Billy Miller (guitars, vocals), Mick Pealing (lead vocals) |
| Products | Music albums and singles |
Spaniards was a pop ensemble originating from Melbourne, Australia, established in 1983. Their initial release, a mini-album titled Locked in a Dance in 1986, was produced by Mark Opitz and attained the position of number 55 on the Australian music charts. The group’s principal lineup featured Russell Hellyer-Brown on bass guitar, Mark Mannock handling keyboards, Billy Miller contributing guitars and vocals—previously part of The Ferrets—and Mick Pealing as the lead vocalist, formerly associated with Stars and Ideals.
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| AUS | ||
| Locked in a Dance |
|
55 |
Singles
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions |
Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | "God Is a Shield" | 54 | Locked in a Dance |
| 1985 | "Angel" | 59 | |
| 1986 | "What Can I Do" | 99 |
Second Formation (1986–1989): Mick Pealing (vocals), Russell Brown (bass and vocals), Chris Ziros (guitar and vocals), Antony Ziros (drums), Mark Mannock (keyboards)