The Hepparays
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1957 |
| Defunct | 1963 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | Rock and roll music |
The Hepparays were an Australian rock and roll band established in 1957, comprising Tony Caperero on lead guitar, Bruce Gurr handling the piano, Lucky Starr as lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist, Dave Taylor playing bass, and Owen Smith on drums. Starr encountered his fellow musicians during his daily journey to a power station job. Their initial gigs involved performing instrumental pieces in a gymnasium while patrons exercised.
In 1959, they issued one of the pioneering Australian rock and roll instrumental singles titled "Xmas Rock Medley." By March 1962, they released the novelty track "I've Been Everywhere," which mentioned 94 different locations across Australia. The single climbed to No. 1 on charts in Sydney, Brisbane, and Adelaide, achieved No. 2 in Melbourne, and reached No. 4 in Perth. Subsequently, Starr collaborated with songwriter Geoff Mack to introduce the song in the United States, where a localized rendition became a hit for Hank Snow. The group disbanded by early 1963, after which Starr returned home to Australia to embark on a solo career.
Discography
- "Sentimental Journey" "When You Come Back To Me" "Baby Be Mine" "Baby Don't Lie" 1960
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