The Kevins
| Industry | Music |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1978 in Melbourne, Australia |
| Founder | Sally Ford, Anne Harkin, Steve "Buzz" Leeson, Nick Smith, Michael Davis |
| Headquarters | Melbourne , Australia |
| Products | Pop music |
The Kevins emerged as a pop ensemble from Melbourne, Australia, in 1978. The original lineup included Sally Ford on saxophone, Anne Harkin handling guitar and vocals, Steve "Buzz" Leeson playing bass and providing vocals, Nick Smith contributing vocals and guitar, and Michael Davis on drums. Prior to forming this group, Ford and Harkin were members of the all-female outfit Flying Tackle, whereas Leeson and Smith had been part of the rock band Millionaires. Their initial single, released in 1979 and titled "And so We Meet," was a collaboration between Ford and Leeson that combined elements of pop, soul, and funk with a humorous twist.
Following two years of live performances without new recordings, The Kevins released "Romeo Romeo" in August 1982. This track, also co-written by Ford and Leeson, attained the position of number 70 on the Kent Music Report charts. By this time, David Hicks had taken over drumming duties from Michael Davis. Their debut EP, Club of Rome, featuring five tracks, was produced by Martin Armiger and came out through White/Mushroom/Festival Records in 1982.
The group’s last single, "Ululation (Here It Comes Again)," appeared in 1983 but did not enter the charts, which preceded the band's dissolution shortly thereafter. Of particular note is that "Romeo Romeo" was included in the soundtrack for ABC-TV's 1984 series Sweet and Sour. Additionally, Ford and Leeson contributed the song "No Focus" to the show's soundtrack album, where it was released as the third single.
Extended Play
| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| Club of Rome |
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Singles
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions |
Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUS | |||
| 1979 | "And So We Meet" | - | — |
| 1982 | "Romeo Romeo" | 70 | Club of Rome |
| 1983 | "Ululation (Here It Comes Again)" | - |