Dogs On Prozac
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.
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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
