About the Ted Mulry Gang
When the Ted Mulry gang formed in 1972, Mulry was already a well-known pop balladeer. After getting tired of being backed by different backing bands, in 1972 he switched from acoustic guitar to bass and formed his own band, “Ted Mulry Gang”, with guitarist Les Hall & drummer Herman Kovacs. The band signed a recording deal with Albert Records in 1974 and released their first album “Here We Are”. Guitarist Gary Dixon joined around this time to complete the foursome. With his own band behind him he adopted a more hard rockin’ style.
History
Their first major hit, and the biggest of their career was the 1975 single Jump In My Car which spent 5 weeks at number one on the Australian singles charts. Over the next few years they achieved a string of hit singles including a rocked up version of the old jazz song, Darktown Strutter’s Ball, Crazy, Jamaica Rum and My Little Girl. Many of TMG’s songs, including Jump In My Car, were co-written with guitarist Les Hall. By the early 1980s their chart success had ended but they remained popular performers on the Australian pub circuit throughout the decade.
In early 2001 Ted Mulry announced that he had been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. A series of tribute concerts organised shortly before his death, Gimme Ted, brought together an assortment of Australian rock acts of his era to pay tribute to him. These included a reunion of his band Ted Mulry Gang with his brother Steve Mulry standing in for him as lead vocalist.
from Wikipedia
Members
- Ted Mulry(September 2, 1947 – September 1, 2001) – Vocals and Bass
- Gary Dixon – Guitar
- Les Hall – Guitar
- Herman Kovac – Drums
- Mark Tinson – Guitar
Recordings
- Here We Are – 1974
- Struttin’ – 1976
- Steppin’ Out – 1976
- Greatest Hits – 1977
- TMG – 1977
- Disturbing The Peace – 1978
- TMG Live – 1979
- Locked In – 1980
- Re-Union – 1989
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An entry for the Triffids would be good!
Mark Tinson joined as a guitarist in the early nineties (1992?) When one of the guitarists left.
Hi I am a studtent at Marian State and I’m doing a project on the ted Mulry gang and I was woundering if you could send me a e-mail on cstan57@eq.edu.au with these answers if you could
How old ted Mulry is now and were does Ted Mulry live now.
thankyou for your time
Corey Lee dianne Stanborough
Ted Mulry will ALWAYS be our favourite. Got a great photo of him singing Julia at a concert before he became sick.
When I look back at TMG in old film clips I see and hear a pop band playing pop songs…In 95 I mixed TMG at the Great Northern Hotel in Byron Bay and couldn’t believe how much they rocked out live…some nights doing sound will live in my memories forever…and that was one of those nights…RIP Ted.
Corey…Teds dead…I figure if he were still alive he’d be about 64 years old…he now resides in the hearts of everyone who ever saw him perform.
Rick, I have been asking everyone everywhere I go for a Ted Mulry Gang CD [Strutten] or any one. Are you able to help me please. Kind Regards…Christine
ask Steve Mulry Christine:)
Hi just wondering if someone can help me out here, im looking for a track listing for the “steppin out” if someone could help me with this id beextremely gratefull
cheers
Troy
For Rick Scutts,
Ted was born Sep 2 1947, which would make him 62 at the date of this posting.
For Troy Richards,
Steppin’ Out
Side 1
1. Steppin’ Out
2. Wanted Man
3. Can’t Help Loving You
4. Jamaica Rum
5. Let’s Do It Again
Side 2
1. She’s a Killer
2. Giving Up on Your Love
3. Lady
4. I’m a Fool For You
5. Will You Remember Me
Hi Ted was my uncle my name is Russell Mulry. Ted will always be in our hearts he is adly missed in the Mulry family RIP uncle Ted. Thanks Russell Mulry
I saw Ted and the gang along with Sherbet, ACDC (Bon Scott at the helm), many times. Ted always came across as a real sweetheart and seemed somewhat shy. The 70′s were my favorite decade. I heard Jamaica Rum on radio on way home today. Nothing like music to transport you straight back to your youth.
TMG will always be my no. 1 band. Ted, you will live in my heart forever … RIP Ted, you were the best.
Jen
Hi, I saw the Ted Mulry Gang in concert in Australia back in the 1970′s, they were fantastic and I wish to add my shock at the news that Ted Mulry died of a brain tumour, I had the opportunity to see the band three times and every time they were just a great band to listen to, I’ve got two of their albums and formed my own band where I sang and played the bass to their songs, but sadly my band broke up. I’ll never forget TMG and will always continue to listen to their music, RIP Ted, where ever you are.
Ted Mulry came from Manchester UK & decided Oz was a good place to live & write songs during his early solo acts…Thank God!. Ted was indeed a very good English songwriter/bass player along with band member & lead guitarist Les Hall, at an era when songs were well written & played. I have very fond memories of the Ted Mulry Gang-TMG, among many other good Rockin & Rolling bands at that time. Ted Mulry will live long in many people hearts & his music should lead & teach future young musicians who have an ambitions to be successful artists…as Ted & the gang were for many years… RIP Ted..you will never forget you.!
Saw TMG on their reunion tour at the Ettalong Beach entertainment centre in the 90,s and they were still as good as ever.
What a great night out and when I die “jump in my car” will be played at my funeral. I never get sick of listening to that song and it reminds me of my younger days cruising around on the prowl looking for a bit of fun.
Ted always came across as a nice guy who thoroughly enjoyed his time on the stage and there was nothing complicated or deep about the music; they were all just bloody great good time songs that made you feel happy.
I want to know any info on where Ted is buried or cremated.I tried to write a bio on “find a grave” and it was rejected as i didnt have any info on his grave.Ted was one of the greats and I saw him in Armidale town hall in 1976.the concert changed my life.”Rabbit” was on the bill.I was hooked on rocknroll.I saw TMG over twenty times through the years.I won a competition in the TMG fanclub and won a pair of his Handmade Satin flaired pants.THey are one of my prize possessions.
I still listen to the music.I like the TMG album the best as well as Struttin.Any info on where ted is would be good as Id love to visit him and pay my respects.
Best man to ask this private question maybe his brother Steve Mulry?
I am not sure if you will or will not get an answer from his Steve?
Love this site!! I was just listening to the radio and Jump in my Car was on. Bliss. It’s a happy day when TMG are on the radio. I saw Ted along with JPY twice in the 90′s. The best was the midnight show at Southbank – New Year’s Eve (Year ?). JPY was brilliant, but my fave moment was when TMG played “Crazy”. My friend & I were doing the “Crazy! Crazy!” arms-in-the-air move from Countdown, and then Ted looked at me. How embarrassing – I FROZE! Then he stopped playing!!! ARRRGH!!! I quickly started again with the arms-in-the-air move!! Then he smiled at me & started playing again. sigh. I was 10 years old all over again. Miss you Ted
For Dave Rixon,
Sorry but you won’t find a grave site for Ted as yet, He was cremated and in 2006 we spread his ashes. We are hoping to get a memorial stone for people to visit but it all cost money so bear with us and hopefully we can do it by the 10th aniversary.
I understand that some people need a place to visit but we (the family) have him in our hearts and memories.
Cheers
hey lenore how are u and steve what are u two up to nowdays its mark bandanna
Does anyone know whether CD’s exist of any Ted Mulry Gang recordings. Have had no luck finding any.
Hi. Yes they did have a cd out in the 90′s after their reunion tour. My brother has a copy but I have had no luck talking him into parting with it and so far have not been able to find another copy of it anywhere,
bummer !!!!
I was able to get their “struttin” CD in a music store in Sydney back in the 90′s.
Have a look around the online music stores,you would be surprised what is out there.
Regards
Gary
I saw the TMG at the Ryde Civic Centre in 1975?I think.
I will always remember that gig and whenever I hear Jump in my car, it takes me back to when I was 15.RIP Ted
I wanted 2 say that Ted Mulry was a music icon in Australia im only 21 but i wished ted was still alive cos i would of hoped to have seen live. Teds music is so awesome. i jsut wanted to know is there a place somewhere that his albums because of been trying to find them.
Regards Corey.
Hi, I arrived in Australia in 1974 and i heard a song that i believe was from Ted Murly the song title was Memories , is this correct? and if so is it possible to find that song again? please reply
Thanks Victor
Hi Victor, Have a look at youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRGXZvkGx04
Hi,
Reading articles about Ted Mulry, but nowhere does anybody state where in Australia, Ted passed away. Does anyone know?
Regards
Thomas
There appears to be some confusion regarding their recordings in the 70s. I co-produced the album with “Jump in my Car” and “Dark Town Strutters ball” which was recorded at Trafalagar Studios in 1975. Yet Wikipedia lists two albums in 1976 produced by Ted Albert. – I’m confused.
I have the “struttin” Cd which was produced in 1976 by albert productions;
Order of Songs
1 crazy 6 dark town strutters ball 11 goodbye
2 im coming home 7 train
3 make me wanna cry 8 lies
4 dinah 9 help me out
5 give me your lovin 10 im free
As you can see there is no “jump in my car” on this album. It does say in the credits that the album is recorded in Albert Studios in Sydney but also states that all tracks are published by J.Albert & Son except no.6 which is done by Allans.!!!!
It also staes that the album was produced and arranged by TMG.
Very Confusing.
also – MilesAgo states that Julia and Falling in Love again were produced by Tony Geary and Ted Albert yet I recorded both singles at Armstrong’s studios with Ted Albert as the producer.
Hi Ted where ever you are, probably still gigging up there no doubt. I first met Ted in the late sixties when the band I was the drummer in was his backing band. That band was Elmtree and John Young (JPY) was one of the singers. We loved Ted and thought he might have been the 5th Beatle as his songwriting abilities were outstanding. He co wrote the B side of Elmtree’s first single Lonely Nights, A side Rainbow. A wonderful guy and great musician. I still get shivers when I hear Julia on the radio. I wasn’t able to say goodbye Ted, so here is my tribute to you.
Philip Edwards
For some reason I woke up this morning with Darktown Strutters Ball in my head and after catching up with it on youtube ended up on this site. Lotsa memories of the 70s!!! Ted, Shirl, Bon, Mark Hunter from Dragon, Steve Gilpin from Misex & others here & OS all good guys gone to early. Great to see a couple of younger people appeciatting the music from a really fun decade. My 17 & 20 yo’s love the 70′s music,,,, but they were brainwashed!! hehehe. I’m sure that they are all jamming & rockin’ away with each other somewhere!! Keep on rockin! John
Does anyone know what happened to Les Hall from TMG? There’s heaps of info about Ted Mulry, but nothing about the other band members…. Does anyone know where he is? What is he doing? I saw TMG in 1976 in Wagga Wagga NSW. My memories are still strong and of course, lovely ones.
Les is a Maitilde local, who teaches music at Newcastle Tafe now. he also does some freelance music work as well
sorry I meant to write…Maitland local.
I am a relative
Hi, Thanks for informing me about Les Hall
I saw TMG play live at the Wagga Theatre in 1976. The support band was Rabbit. For me, as a 12 year old, it was such an exciting thing… to see a band that I saw on Countdown…
So what of Les? married and children? Does he still have that gorgeous baby face and captavating smile?
He has been married twice. He has three kids and a step son. I don’t know about the baby face but hes still got his hair quite long.
Hello C.
Long hair should come back in fashion ….
thanks for that… I hope he is happy and enjoying life all the same
Thanks again…
There’s very little information about any of the ex-band members. I tried finding a recent photo of Les Hall without success. I suppose I will have to hold the memories of what he looked like back in 77′
I don’t know who C. is but I’m Les’s fiancee and as far as I know he’s been married once and has only one child. He still has a great smile and the baby face is older but still cute…lol
Hello F.
That’s the Internet for you… people can say anything they believe to be true
I’m a teacher (primary) and thought it quite amazing that Les Hall is now a teacher himself 
I have no doubt that his cute smile has never left him! TMG CD’s are rare sadly….
He’s not teaching right now but has taught guitar in the past before I knew him.
Hello F.
What a thrill to have him as a tutor
He wrote some very good music.
so your Les’s wife ??? where are you living now ?? what is Les up to these days ? any pictures ?? and what ever happened to his other 2 children ,, always thought he had 3 kids.
Just on some info where the guys are : yes that correct about Les in Maitland etc Herman owns a great recording studio and Gary is still playing in a Sydney covers band “the Bandits”.
Time passes but the wonderful memories remain… Great music for an eternity of potential fans! Where can TMG CD’s be purchased? I can’t seem to locate any
Les sounds like a busy guy ….1 comment his married and 3 kids dated May 12, 2011 at 9:46 pm, then another comment on, saying his engaged
May 23, 2011 at 2:31 pm
there was only 1 Les Hall, so can the “real” Les Hall stand up
Or maybe the real MRS Les Hall,
Sorry. I assumed he had remarried, but you are right. married only once, now engaged/de facto. So he doesn’t have a step son, so only 3 kids – 2 from the marriage
the only ones that would know is Les and his now wife
…or maybe steve and lenore mulry
Wish I was the real Mrs. Hall
(lol)
Sorry, but I won’t be giving out anymore info. The rest is private. Thanks for your interest.
i get it Les Hall has a wife and a internet or a oversea fiancee !!!
Good LUck there Kelly…he sounds like a real busy guy..At least he isnt living in Sydney..so he found the light
And there ends what started out as being an interesting conversation. The Internet causes all sorts of problems. So…. Wherever Les Hall is and whatever it is that he is doing, I do hope that he is enjoying life to the fullest.
Herman Kovacs owns Ramrod studios that used to be in Dee Why but has moved – he’s been producing country records.
Question: My husband claims that after TMG had disbanded, Ted Mulry was working as a mechanic somewhere on the North Coast. He said “Yeah, Ted Mulry was working as a mechanic. You could call in and see him working at his garage”
Is this correct? Also, FYI I was able to download ‘Struttin’ from a site in the U.S of all places. Naturally, I had to pay for it, however, the quality is really good and its so nice to hear those excellent songs once again in their entirity. I can now force my taste in music onto my friends and family once again
Hi Kelly,
I’m fairly sure Ted was a mechanic by trade & did work at it at various times.
hey you guys les’s personal life is just that HIS personal life ok . I met him and gary once at a concert here in western australia he is the most honest and genuine person that you ever wish to meet
Yes Helen I agree.
This site is about music & musicians, it’s not an episode of Sons & Daughters.
I’ve already had to delete a few of the more personal comments that came in and I will delete any more along those lines.
I appreciate everyone’s input but let’s keep it about music eh chaps?
thanks karen hey im just saying it like it is thats all im sure les and his family dont want to see this type of shit on here.
when I lived in Armidale NSW back in the late 70′s or early 80′s TMG were going to play at the University.The night before My brother and I went to the local movie theatre to see the new movie Poltergeist.We were in the shop buying food and the four members came into the shop as well.They were going to see poltergeist as well so we got talking and we all went back inside the theatre.we felt like real country hicks sitting near them as we were star struck.To my horror after the first reel of the movie went throught the projector the next reel was the second last one! At least 90 minutes of the movie was missing and we had to get our money back.Talk about being so ashamed of the whole hokey town of Armidale.The boys had a good laugh signed autographs and dissapeared with a couple of blondes they met in the theatre.I Knew armidale was a dump but this only proved it.Im sure TMG wondered why they ever bothered to come to the boondocks. The missing reels were still at the airport and only 3 out of the 5 turned up that night.TMG were down to earth and very nice to anyone.They also played at the showgrounds on the back of a truck! hay included.
While Im on a roll! I won a competition in the TMG fan club in 1978.The prize was a pair of Ted’s handmade satin pants.I got them in the mail and they turned out to be pink satin.If you look at the Darktown strutters ball video,Les Hall has a pair exactly the same. I still have them.In year 12 at Armidale high school we had to dress up and come to school for the day.I came as Alice Cooper and wore teds pants and a pink singlet.They were so flared it was cool! that was thirty one years ago and still gives me a laugh to think back.I treasure the link with TMG.
I think that’s what made TMG so endearing to the Australian people. They were a “down to earth” Aussie band who the people felt they could really relate to and connect with. They made their way into our hearts because they made the effort to visit the country areas. That was a big thing to do back then. TMG toured with Rabbit and I’ve read that some members of Rabbit quit after the big country tour. TMG did a few tours which proved they thought of the country folk too! I’m so grateful that I experienced the pleasure of seeing the perform ‘live’ way back then. I wasn’t lucky enough to meet them, but my memories remain good ones. Its all different now. We were very lucky to be teenagers during that special time.
Hi all…….been racking my brain to get the date right of the concert on Sydney Harbour…..used in the clip for Jump in My Car ………1975 ????? Does anyone have the date and what bands played….. (I’ve had some heated discussions with some who reckon they were there ! ?)……suggestions on any websites that may “officially” list ? Thanks for any help / info offered.
Doc Ryan
Darwin
Hello Doc,
However, I have read that the concert was put on by the then very popular radio station 2SM in Sydney. I have read that the line up consisted of TMG, Sherbet, Skyhooks and Hush. This concert is not to be confused with the well known “Concert of the Decade” which was held in 1979 on the steps of the Opera House with heaps more Aussie bands. I’ve never seen the full clip as it is interrupted with the stop/start images of a blonde girl getting into a car. It is a great clip though, especially the satin clothing. I just love it!
Don’t quote me on this information as in 1975 I was in Year 5 at school
Does anyone know any information about the TMG Book please? Is the book a pictorial of the bands journey to success or does it have script music with some photos? The book looks like it is soft cover (magazine style) I’ve been searching for a copy with little success. The National Library has a copy for borrowing, however, the book has copyright laws attached to it. I tried ordering a copy, however, the library was not able to provide me with one due to the copyright. Thanks
I managed to locate a copy of the TMG Book (1976) at the National Library of Australia. I had to go through some red tape with copyright, however, I received my copy last week. I was absoloutely delighted. There are some excellent pictures of the band in action as well as pictures of the band whilst they were taping their Jamacia Rum film clip. There are some candid shots of all the band members and of course, the lyrics and sheet music for the songs off their Steppin Out Album (I think it was that album) Wonderful pictorial memories of a special time in Australia’s rock history.
Does anybody know if Kim Humphreys (now teaching guitar at Turramurra in NSW) was ever a member of TMG ?
Hi there Tony,
Not that I am aware of. You can always do a TMG history search. As far as I know, the band consisted of Ted (lead singer) Les Hall (lead guitarist) and Herman Kovacs (drummer) (formerly his back up band (Velvet Underground) then joined him permanently) then Gary Dixon joined soon after. Velvet undergound consisted of other members including Malcom Young of AC/DC. He left Velvet Underground to form AC/DC. It was all about networking back then I think
To Dave Rixon and all other fans,
We are having a memorial unveiling for Ted Mulry for the 10th anniversary of his passing on Sat 3rd Sept 2011 at 11am at the Forest Lawn Cemetery Leppington NSW.
All are welcome to come pay there respects and remember the man the everyone loved.
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSmcid=47255631&GRid=53574943&
I made a memorial for Ted on “find a grave” for anyone who wanted to visit him.Now that He is going to have a memorial at Leppington It will be better to be able to visit his grave in person.I hope many fans will turn up.Thanks Lenore( a famous Poem by edga Allen Poe) for letting me Know.Please fans visit ted mulry on find a grave if you want.
I attended the Memorial on Saturday. It was a lovely service which was very well planned and presented. Congratulations to the organisers who presented a (at times moving) and happy event. It was fantastic that the general public could go along and join in. Well done and thank you:)
Happy Birthday to Les Hall ex TMG. Happy Birthday to you
I was fortunate to see Ted’s last 3 shows in Brisbane. They must have been around June 2000 but I’m not exactly sure of the dates. Can anyone help?
I wish I could have made it to the memorial on Saturday but I was there in spirit.I bet Ted was happy that so many still remember him.Has anyone have any photos that they can put on line?
Hello David Rixon, I took some photographs of my own which I’m happy to share with you, but I’m not sure how? I Googled Ted Mulry Memorial (that’s Google Images) and got quite a few links from there. There are Facebook pages where people have posted photographs as well. I’m not a Facebook member, however, I could still view the photo’s. On the day, I was lucky enough to meet and speak with Herman Kovacs. He was kind enough to sign the front of my TMG Book. Les Hall and Gary Dixon were not there sadly. The M.C said that Les Hall was not well. I don’t know how unwell though. I hope he is just suffering from a bout of the flu
bye for now.
I first saw TMG at my school Manly Girls High sherbet played as well ,but i only liked Ted and the gang i must admit Gary was my fav in his satin pants and vest no shirt he was hot .I saw them quiet a few more times after that .It was really sad when Ted past away i would have loved to have met the gang .When i hear there songs they bring a smile to my face still and remind me of the good times .
** For Steve Mulry,
Hi Steve, im one many still trying to get hold of albums. can you direct me in the right way PLZZZ!!!!!!
The albums im after are “struttin” & “Re-union”. or if you can tell me the record companies that produces these albums, that would be great.
Kind Regards Tammie
Saw TMG @ traveler’s rest (Hobart) in the early 90′s. Power went out and they played an acoustic set and when power went back on they played the rest. Finished about two in the morning, will never forget what a great night they put on. Really cared about entertaining.
Hello Tammie,
I was able to buy Struttin from a website in the U.S. I had to pay for it, but it was worth it
You can also look on E-Bay, as people are still selling old records. You would have to get the record re-recorded onto CD though. I hope that helps. When all else fails, just go to Youtube and watch the videos… it is so much fun!
I met Ted a few times, once was in Ipswich when they played, we were in another band across the road and in our breaks would sneak in to see TMG. That was a great night. Another was when he was doing an appearance at a shop at Bundall on the Gold Coast and the third was in a night club in Surfers, he was just watching the band play. Must say a really nice genuine guy and great to have a chat to. Its a real shame I only really learnt after his passing just how huge TMG were and what they did for Australian music. I guess now he is a member of that big band in the sky and no doubt knocking out the hits. RIP.
It’s so nice to hear that TMG are well remembered to this day! They are (in my opinion), not as recognised as they should be. They were a fabulous Australian band and to this day, I listen to their music often. I just love the album Stuttin… really good rock n roll. Great Australian music that should be readily available, but sadly it is not.
TMG are one of Australia’s greatest bands. They are up there with AC/DC, Noiseworks, Inxs and well what more can you say. I love them to pieces and I only wish that I was old enough to see the band before Ted passed away. If only they would invent time machines, I could back to the 70′s and see them live and hopefully have the change to meet them and get a photo taken with them.
I’m from Guyra NSW, which is North of Armidale and back in 1976, my mother and Grandmother went to their concert at the Town Hall in Armidale, a long with a friend and her mum. The roadies of the band gave Granny and the other lady a chair to sit on and the ladies that attended the show gave my grandmother and the other lady their handbags to look after. My mum and her friend Leanne were in the front rows of the concert, and Herm through his drum sticks towards mum and she would have had it, if it weren’t for the lady who shuffed mum out of the way.
After the concert Leanne went to the hotel that the boys were staying at and got Ted and Gary’s autograph for her and my mum. =)
It was only until a few months ago mum was looking through her mother’s shed in Armidale that she found “The TMG Book” full out pictures and sheet music. She told me got it back in 1976 and that it has survived 35 years in a shed.
My Dad just told me that his Music teacher in High School, went to school with Ted.
Guyra is one hell of a cold place.I came from Uralla and would have been at that concert in 1976.TMG supported Sherbet one show and came back with Rabbit supporting them.TMG bought rocknroll to little halls and pubs that had no entertainment at all.I have that TMG book,somewhere.I remember les hall was doing the interview in the bath! I thought that was decadent.I wish i did have a time machine as well.The seventies were’nt such a bad place to grow up in.We all had so much to look forward to. I hope you make it out of Guyra you seem too intelligent to survive that place.
I was lucky enough to have seen TMG play in Wagga Wagga (NSW) back in the 70′s. They visited there earlier with Sherbet as support act, however, returned at the main attraction later on with Rabbit as their support act. It was an amazing night. I remember being in the care of my sister who was 16 (I was 12) and following her and her freinds to the back lane of the picture theatre where they were playing. All of the girls were calling out and finally…. Les Hall appeared for a brief moment. He was dressed in black and man oh man… was he handsome! I fell in love with him in an instant as young as I was! I never got to see them again, but always watched them on Countdown and waited for the cameras to go to Les!!!! This year I went to Ted’s Memorial service (along with my copy of the TMG Book) in the hope to see Les Hall one more time. That was not meant to be, however, Herman Kovacs was there and he was more than happy to sign my book
great memories and music that will last a lifetime.
Les also wrote that his eating habits were somewhat restricted. He said just in case he turns up for dinner one night (that would have been every girl’s dream) to give him steak with a salad comprised of almost totally lettuce and tomato. He also said that his other favourite was savoury mince! He wrote that he never ate eggs, milk, chicken, fish! I wonder if Les’s limited diet changed as he got older? You need strong bones to strum a guitar for hours on end
There are some excellent photographs of the band as well as individual photographs in the book. Anyone who has a copy…. hold on to it with both hands! It is a national treasure. All we need to do now is to wait for TMG to be put into the Australian Rock Hall of Fame.
Thank you, I hope I can get as far away as I can, I hate the cold.
Yeah in the book it does say that Les is in the bath, haha
TMG should have came to Guyra and play in the community Hall, it’s only tiny.
I know Les worked as a sales rep for Hunter Valley Bakery in East Maitland in the late 80′s /early 90′s as I owned one of the bread runs–don’t think he liked being there a 4am occasionally though !
Does anyone remember Ted appearing as ‘Bob the fisherman’ on the ABC show
on Friday nights ‘Club Buggery’ hosted by Roy & HG.His ‘wife’ was Lisa Forrest
I think.
Wow! how exciting. Did you get Les’s autograph? As far as I know Les Hall now works at TAFE somewhere in Newcastle teaching music production. I think he works with Grant Walmsley (ex Screaming Jets) I remember the small skit from Club Buggery. You can see some of them on Youtube
The skit was called “Ian” Ian was played by Paul Sironen (ex Tigers footy player) there were heaps of other people in the show including Ted as the next door neighbour who loved fishing. Col Joye was Ian’s dad. It was hilarious. Here is a link of the footage played at Ted’s memorial recently. You will see a photo of Ted with HG & Roy in the slide show. The clip runs for approx 10-15 mins. You will love it! It seems TMG members are talented in more areas than one! Let’s start a campaign to have them inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame! I think it is about time.
http://vimeo.com/28508036
Hey Dave thanks for that, I now know where that was, I think it’s a hairdresser or something. Sam’s Warehouse shut it’s doors years ago, and now Bing Lee’s in there. From the outside the old theatre looks beautiful, but my mum told me it was a piece of Sh….. crap. =)
But yea I loved your story, it was very intersesting and when I showed my mum she was amazed.
Hey everyone, I’ve tried to order Gimme Ted the DVD of the Benefit Concert from a record store, but the thing is they can’t get it in, because the supplier needs more orders so they can reprint it.
Can you guys please help me out, maybe if you order it too, they can do a reprint. And I can finally give Mum her late late late Christmas Present.
PLEASE ORDER IT!!! =)
Just curious have chatted with Herm a bit of late and am really curious has anyone ever seen him with his wife and what she like
Na I haven’t really chatted with Herman would like to, was just hoping it would attract attention, obviously not as no one answered my question, as their is nothing for such a great Aussie band in the Wikipedia, I would like to know if Herman Or Ted ever got married can’t find anything on this. Did they have any kids?
Hello Gay,
Everyone who was at the service was really friendly and approachable. People like Angry Anderson (what a funny man!) John Paul Young…. Re Ted Mulry getting married? I don’t think so, but he does have a daughter. She was at the service. The trademark red hair and all! I hope that information helps answer a few of your questions.
I recently met Herm Kovacs at Ted Mulry’s 10 year Memorial. He was a really nice person. I had my TMG Book and he was happy to sign it for me. He was also quite happy to talk about my memories of TMG with me. I overheard him introuduce a woman that was with him as his wife.I was really hoping that I would also get to meet Les Hall (my favouirite band member… but alas! he did not attend
Disturbing The Peace Album – Does anyone know the name of the town/suburb used for the front cover of the album? Inside the album cover, there are photographs of the band with their tour truck. It seems to be parked nearby the same town/suburb on the front cover. It looks like a country town, but it was some time ago, so it could have been a Sydney/Melbourne suburb that has since changed beyond recognition. I am curious to know where the photo shoot was taken if anyone can help.
We are so lucky that these photographs were taken of the band back then, as they serve as an integral part of Australian Rock history. All of TMG’s albums have great photographs of the band either on stage or single photographs. 
Great treasures!
I recently purchased some TMG collector cards made by Scanlens in the 70′s. A series of cards were made with some ok shots of the band on stage and photos of individual band members with some interesting triva on the reverse side
The concept/idea was the brain child of Glen.A. Baker. I managed to get a few cards with Les on stage and one with a single photograph of him.
That sounds like an interesting story, is there anymore that you could tell me, like what shop they walked into??
And not to be rude but Armidale is not a dump it’s a hole, it’s in a valley hahaha jokes =)
The shop that they walked into is long gone.There was an old second hand record shop on the corner the Galloping grape bistro above that and the shop was a fish n chip shop next door.I just checked google earth and the shop is long gone replaced by “Garducci”its in Beardy street across from the Mandarin chinese restaurant.Even the movie theatre is not there now.Its called sam’s warehouse. The place has changed a bit since those days.Thanks for your interest in my adventure.
Hey David I was just wondering, can we stay in contact??, could you give me your email address if you have one???
You see I’m doing some school work about Armidale, and would love it if you might be able to help me.
If you could, thank you =) =)
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