Del Webb Explosion
musical artist
Del Webb Explosion was an Australian seven-piece band active in Adelaide, South Australia, between 1981 and 1983. The group has been described as a brass-based pop band influenced by British soul and new wave acts, particularly the UK soul revival movement associated with bands such as Dexys Midnight Runners. The band was founded in 1980 by Peter Flierl, shortly after his return to Australia from the United Kingdom, where he had been influenced by contemporary British soul and pop music, including Dexys Midnight Runners and their offshoot group The Bureau. Del Webb Explosion performed its first live concert at the Union Hotel in Adelaide on 7 December 1981.[1] The band remained active for approximately 20 months, performing regularly on the local live music circuit until 1983. The name Del Webb Explosion was suggested by early guitarist Gerry Barrett. It was derived from the name of American construction magnate and real estate developer Delbert Eugene Webb, with the word “Explosion” added to complement the energetic style of the group.
History
Beginning
Peter Flierl (bass guitar, backing vocals, songwriting) initiated the formation of the band by placing an advertisement in a local newspaper seeking musicians to form an eight-piece soul/pop group performing a mixture of original material and cover versions. Drummer Heinz Stein responded early to the advertisement and became an initial collaborator. Vocalist Mankyboddle, guitarist Barrett, and tenor saxophonist Pasetto joined soon afterwards, forming the core lineup.
Rehearsals began with several early compositions by Flierl alongside soul standards and a number of songs by Dexys Midnight Runners, primarily drawn from their debut album Searching for the Young Soul Rebels.
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