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| − | [ | + | [http://worldselectshop.com/?id=9361 On Prozac]]Funk/metal/art rock band partially based in Rotorua. Dogs on Prozac won the 2000 [http://worldselectshop.com/?id=9361 [http://worldselectshop.com/?id=9361 of the Bands]]. They were famous for their theatrical performances including video backdrops, large numbers of extras on stage, and giant dancing robots.<br>[http://worldselectshop.com/?id=9361 Fontaine]] in the City Weekend]] |
==Members== | ==Members== | ||
| − | *[ | + | *[http://worldselectshop.com/?id=9361 Fontaine]] |
| − | *[ | + | *[http://worldselectshop.com/?id=9361 Eason]] |
| − | *[ | + | *[http://worldselectshop.com/?id=9361 Turner]] |
| − | *[ | + | *[http://worldselectshop.com/?id=9361 Towers]] |
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | The original Dogs on Prozac lineup ([ | + | The original Dogs on Prozac lineup ([http://worldselectshop.com/?id=9361 Fontaine]], [http://worldselectshop.com/?id=9361 Turner]] & [http://worldselectshop.com/?id=9361 Eason]]) recorded two tracks in a weekend at Downbeat Studio in 2001 - ''Fonzie Gets the Girls'', and ''Hijack the Sun''. ''Fonzie'' was included in the [http://worldselectshop.com/?id=9361 point one]] compilation.<br> |
| − | The band was offered an overseas touring contract, to begin in mid-2003. However, Eason quit in 2002, and was replaced by Morse on drums. Another six rhythm tracks were laid down at Villa Studios in Rotorua. In January 2003 [ | + | The band was offered an overseas touring contract, to begin in mid-2003. However, Eason quit in 2002, and was replaced by Morse on drums. Another six rhythm tracks were laid down at Villa Studios in Rotorua. In January 2003 [http://worldselectshop.com/?id=9361 Turner]] and his partner were killed in a car accident, the day after a show at Barbarella's in Rotorua with Xanadu and [http://worldselectshop.com/?id=9361 Shrugs]]. [http://worldselectshop.com/?id=9361 Fontaine]] left for Ireland after completing and releasing [http://worldselectshop.com/?id=9361 For the Soon To Be Dead]] with Eason and Towers at [http://worldselectshop.com/?id=9361 Studio]]. He eventually returned to New Zealand, specifically Auckland, and formed disco-punk band [http://worldselectshop.com/?id=9361 Hawk]]. |
==Releases== | ==Releases== | ||
| − | * [ | + | * [http://worldselectshop.com/?id=9361 For the Soon To Be Dead]] (EP) - 2003 |
==Eternal Links== | ==Eternal Links== | ||
| − | * [http:// | + | * [http://worldselectshop.com/?id=9361 Dogs on Prozac Website] |
| − | *[http:// | + | *[http://worldselectshop.com/?id=9361 Interview with Wayne Fontaine] |
[[Category:bands]] | [[Category:bands]] | ||
{{Band-Stub}} | {{Band-Stub}} | ||
Revision as of 00:41, 18 January 2011
On Prozac]Funk/metal/art rock band partially based in Rotorua. Dogs on Prozac won the 2000 [http://worldselectshop.com/?id=9361 of the Bands]. They were famous for their theatrical performances including video backdrops, large numbers of extras on stage, and giant dancing robots.
Fontaine] in the City Weekend]]
Contents
Members
History
The original Dogs on Prozac lineup (Fontaine], Turner] & Eason]) recorded two tracks in a weekend at Downbeat Studio in 2001 - Fonzie Gets the Girls, and Hijack the Sun. Fonzie was included in the point one] compilation.
The band was offered an overseas touring contract, to begin in mid-2003. However, Eason quit in 2002, and was replaced by Morse on drums. Another six rhythm tracks were laid down at Villa Studios in Rotorua. In January 2003 Turner] and his partner were killed in a car accident, the day after a show at Barbarella's in Rotorua with Xanadu and Shrugs]. Fontaine] left for Ireland after completing and releasing For the Soon To Be Dead] with Eason and Towers at Studio]. He eventually returned to New Zealand, specifically Auckland, and formed disco-punk band Hawk].
Releases
- For the Soon To Be Dead] (EP) - 2003
