The Stetsons
| Company type | Music group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1987 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | Albums, singles |
The Stetsons were an Australian country and western ensemble, comprising artists from GANGgajang, Mental As Anything, and Flying Emus. Their eponymous album debuted in 1987, followed by live performances including appearances at the Tamworth Music Festival throughout the subsequent two years. In 1997, producer Graham "Buzz" Bidstrup collaborated with Andrew Richardson and former ABC JJJ sound engineer Keith Walker at Jimmy Barnes' studio to produce Their Most Successful Album...Ever. The group released three singles accompanied by music videos; their initial single, "There's A Train In My Head," was featured in the film Crocodile Dundee II. Additionally, their tracks were included in the soundtrack of Tender Hooks.
Members
- Chris Bailey (bass) – associated with The Angels, GANGgajang, Jimmy Barnes Band, Dave Steel Band
- Jeff "Skunk" Baxter (vocals) – known for Doobie Brothers
- Kayellen Bee (vocals) – member of GANGgajang
- Graham "Buzz" Bidstrup (drums, keyboards) – linked to The Angels, The Party Boys, GANGgajang
- Mark Callaghan (vocals) – part of GANGgajang, Riptides
- Marilyn Delaney (vocals) – affiliated with GANGgajang
- Wayne Goodwin (fiddle) – Flying Emus, Dave Steel Band
- Robert James (guitar) – GANGgajang, Wendy Matthews Band
- Pixie Jenkins (fiddle) – John Williamson, Jimmy Barnes Band
- Rick Melick (piano and Hammond organ)
- Mark Moffatt (pedal steel, electric and acoustic guitar)
- Reg Mombassa (guitar, vocals, keyboards) – Mental As Anything, Reg and Pete's Dog Trumpet
- Peter O'Doherty (bass) – Mental As Anything, Reg and Pete's Dog Trumpet
- Rose Pearse (vocals)
- Martin Plaza (vocals, guitar) – Mental As Anything
- Andrew Richardson (acoustic guitar)
- Ian Simpson (banjo) – Flying Emus
- Geoff Stapleton (keyboards, guitar) – GANGgajang, Rockmelons, Absent Friends, The Dukes, Aliens
- Dave Steel (steel and slide guitar)
Albums
- The Stetsons – Mercury Records (1987)
- Their Most Successful Record... Ever – Larrikin Records (1997)
Singles
- "Train In My Head"/"Path Of Stone"/"Train In My Head" (instrumental) – Mercury Records (1987)
- "Bad Blood"/"Back To Tamworth" (instrumental)/"Train In My Head" (live) – Mercury Records (1987)