Blue Ruin (band)
| Blue Ruin | |
|---|---|
| Genres | Blues rock |
| Years active | 1985 - 1995, 2006, 2007, 2012 |
Blue Ruin is a Australian Blues rock band.[1] Their album I'm Gonna Smile was nominated for a 1991 ARIA Award for Best Independent Release.
Previously called Scrap Museum the band was formed by singer Ian "Quincy" McLean and guitarist Mulaim Vela, bassist Adam Learner and drummer Frank Borg. Ex Birthday Party drummer Phill Calvert replaced Borg and the band changed its name to Blue Ruin.[2]
Band members
- Ian 'Quincy' McLean - vocals
- Mulaim Vela - guitar
- Adam Learner - bass
- Phill Calvert - drums
- Simon Capp - bass
- John Hall - drums
- Greg Heynes - drums
- Frank Borg - drums
Discography
- Such Sweet Thunder (1986) - Major
- Flame (1987) - Rampant
- Strange Things In The Corner (1988) - rooArt
- Lighthouse Girl EP (1989) - Imaginary
- I'm Gonna Smile (1990) - Foghorn
- Tattoo Tears (1993)[3] - Foghorn
References
- ↑ McFarlane, Ian (1999). "Encyclopedia entry for 'Blue Ruin'". Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop. St Leonards, NSW: Allen & Unwin. ISBN 1-86508-072-1. Archived from the original on 3 August 2004. Retrieved 21 November 2016.
- ↑ Donovan, Patrick (17 February 2006), "Rising from Ruin", The Age
- ↑ Mangan, John (29 October 1993), "Blue Ruin Breaks The Mold Of Woe", The Age
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