The Poor Boys
The Poor Boys | |
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| Origin | Darwin, NT |
| Genres | Hard rock |
| Years active | 1986 - 1994 |
| Labels | None |
| Associated acts | Blackseed, Lump, BB Steal, The Poor |
| Past members | Anthony Skene, Matt Whitby, Craig Ridsdale, James Young, Julian Grynglas, Mark Davis, Warren Reid |
Band Members
- Final Line-Up
- James Young (drums)
- Julian Grynglas (guitar)
- Skenie (Anthony Skene) (vocals)
- Matt Whitby (bass)
- Former Members
- Mark Davis (drums) 1986 - 1992
- Warren Reid (guitar) 1990
- Craig Ridsdale (guitar) 1988 - 1990
Band Information
The Poor Boys formed in Darwin in 1986, growing out of a covers band formed by Skenie and Craig Ridsdale straight out of high school. By 1991 the band's line-up had settled as Skenie, Matt Whitby, Julian Grynglas and Mark Davis and The Poor Boys moved to Sydney, almost immediately going an a US tour with The Angels. Ex-BB Steal drummer James Young replaced Davis in 1992 and The Poor Boys released Rude, Crude & Tattooed soon after. In 1993 the band's second EP was released and they supported Alice in Chains and Suicidal Tendencies in October. With recording completed on their debut full-length album, The Poor Boys changed their name to The Poor in March 1994.
Discography
EPs:
| 1992 | Rude, Crude and Tattooed | Epic |
| 1993 | Underfed | Epic |