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| years_active    = 1986 - 1994
| years_active    = 1986 - 1994
| label          = None
| label          = None
| associated_acts = [[Blackseed]], [[Lump]], [[BB Steal]], [[The Poor]]
| associated_acts = [[Blackseed]]
*[[Lump]]
*[[BB Steal]]
*[[The Poor]]
| website        =  
| website        =  
| current_members =  
| current_members =  
| past_members    = Anthony Skene, Matt Whitby, Craig Ridsdale, James Young, Julian Grynglas, Mark Davis, Warren Reid
| past_members    = Anthony Skene
*Matt Whitby
*Craig Ridsdale
*James Young
*Julian Grynglas
*Mark Davis
*Warren Reid
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===Band Information===
===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]]. 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.
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===
===Discography===

Latest revision as of 21:04, 9 February 2023

The Poor Boys
OriginDarwin, NT
GenresHard rock
Years active1986 - 1994
LabelsNone
Associated actsBlackseed
Past membersAnthony 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