Uncanny X-Men
MembersBrian Mannix, vocals
Joey Amenta, guitar
Chuck Hargreaves, guitar
Steve Harrison, bass
Brett Kingman, guitar
John Kirk, bass
Nick Malandos, drums
Ron Theissen, guitar
Craig Waugh, drums
Recordings50 Years, Single, 1985
'Cos Life Hurts, Album, 1985
The Party, Single, 1985
I Am, Single, 1986
What You Give Is What You Get, Album, 1986
LabelMushroom, CBS
Charted50 Years, No. 4 (1985)
'Cos Life Hurts, No. 3 (1985)
The Party, No. 18 (1985)
I Am, No. 18 (1986)
What You Give Is What You Get, No. 19 (1986)
Gigs in the Database109 (1982 to 1987)
About
Melbourne based pop/rock band from 1981-1987. Re-formed briefly in 1998
History
Uncanny X-Men formed in Melbourne as a guitar pop band in 1981 and worked the pub rock circuit. Original line-up included Chuck Hargreaves on guitar, Steve Harrison on bass guitar, Brian Mannix as lead singer, Nick Manthandos on drums and Ron Thiessen on guitar. Mannix became known for his mischievous and comical send-ups of other artists. The band was signed by Mushroom Records early in 1982 and released their debut EP Salive One in November, which peaked at #15 on the Kent Music Report. They toured Australia in support of US rock act Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. Early in 1983, Harrison was replaced on bass by John Kirk, and they released their single, “How Do You Get Your Kicks?” in March. Craig Waugh replaced Manthandos on drums and they released another single “Time Goes So Fast”. They toured through 1984 and released an EP, Beach Party, in July which included the single, “Everybody Wants to Work”.
From Wikipedia
Members
- Chuck Hargreaves — guitar (1981–1987)
- Steve Harrison — bass guitar (1981–1983)
- Brian Mannix — lead vocals (1981–1987)
- Nick Manthandos — drums (1981–1983)
- Ron Thiessen — guitar (1981–1986)
- John Kirk — bass guitar (1983–1987)
- Craig Waugh — drums (1983–1987)
- Joey Amenta — guitar (1986)
- Brett Kingman — guitar (1986–1987)
Video
Everybody wants to work.
50 Years
Albums
- ‘Cos Life Hurts – 1985
- What You Give is What You Get! – 1986
Known Gigs
1982
January 1982
- Pacific Hotel, Lorne, VIC
- Torquay Hotel, Torquay, VIC
- London Tavern, Caulfield, VIC
- Torquay Hotel, Torquay, VIC
- Isle Of Wight Hotel, Phillip Island, VIC
February 1982
- Commodore Hotel, Sandringham, VIC
Afternoon show.
- Doncaster Hotel, Doncaster, VIC
- with Sharon O'Neill BandWaterloo Cup Hotel, Moonee Ponds, VIC
- Prospect Hill Hotel, Kew, VIC
- Bombay Rock, Brunswick, VIC
- Pacific Hotel, Lorne, VIC
- with HeavenPier Hotel, Frankston, VIC
- London Tavern, Caulfield, VIC
- with Sharon O'Neill BandChevron Hotel, Melbourne, VIC
- Moreland Hotel, Brunswick, VIC
- Chasers Nightclub, South Yarra , VIC
- Valley Inn, Geelong, VIC
- Waterloo Cup Hotel, Moonee Ponds, VIC
March 1982
- Bombay Rock, Brunswick, VIC
- Royal Hotel, Essendon, VIC
- Eureka Hotel, Geelong, VIC
- Overlander Hotel, Geelong, VIC
April 1982
- Eureka Hotel, Geelong, VIC
- London Tavern, Caulfield, VIC
- Mainstream Rock, Melbourne, VIC
Late show.
- Prospect Hill Hotel, Kew, VIC
- Pier Hotel, Frankston, VIC
- with HeavenBombay Rock, Brunswick, VIC
- Commodore Hotel, Sandringham, VIC
- Prospect Hill Hotel, Kew, VIC
- Pier Hotel, Frankston, VIC
May 1982
- London Tavern, Caulfield, VIC
- Eureka Hotel, Geelong, VIC
- with Russell Morris and The RubesChelsea Town Hall, Chelsea, VIC
- Village Green Hotel, Mulgrave, VIC
- with Wendy and The RockettsChevron Hotel, Melbourne, VIC
- Moreland Hotel, Brunswick, VIC
- Armadale Hotel, Armadale, VIC
- Prospect Hill Hotel, Kew, VIC
- Richmond Henty Hotel, Portland, VIC
- Bridge Hotel, Mordialloc, VIC
June 1982
- Croxton Park Hotel, Thornbury, VIC
- Eureka Hotel, Geelong, VIC
- Centre Club Hotel, Morwell, VIC
- Armadale Hotel, Armadale, VIC
- Chevron Hotel, Melbourne, VIC
- Commodore Hotel, Sandringham, VIC
- Council Club Hotel - aka Ritchies Nitespot, Preston, VIC
July 1982
- Council Club Hotel - aka Ritchies Nitespot, Preston, VIC
- with Liquid EngineersProspect Hill Hotel, Kew, VIC
- Chevron Hotel, Melbourne, VIC
- Cross Keys Hotel, North Essendon, VIC
- with The RadiatorsBombay Rock, Brunswick, VIC
- Eureka Hotel, Richmond, VIC
- with Russell Morris and The RubesWaltzing Matilda Hotel, Springvale, VIC
- Braybrook Hotel, Braybrook, VIC
- with The DugitesCroxton Park Hotel, Thornbury, VIC
- Chevron Hotel, Melbourne, VIC
Late show.
- London Tavern, Caulfield, VIC
August 1982
- Armadale Hotel, Armadale, VIC
- Eureka Hotel, Geelong, VIC
- Tarmac Hotel, Laverton, VIC
- with Prezence, The Lonely HeartsCaringbah Inn, Caringbah, NSW
November 1982
- Prospect Hill Hotel, Kew, VIC
- Council Club Hotel - aka Ritchies Nitespot, Preston, VIC
- Prospect Hill Hotel, Kew, VIC
- Doncaster Hotel, Doncaster, VIC
- Footscray Football Club, Footscray, VIC
1983
January 1983
- with Rose Tattoo, Cold Chisel, Haiku, Mighty Guys, The Allniters, Jo Jo Zep and the Falcons, Dragon, Goanna, Mi-Sex, Richard ClaptonNarara Music Festival, Somersby, NSW
February 1983
- with Jo Jo Zep and the FalconsBexley North Hotel, Bexley North, NSW
- with Australian CrawlThe Tivoli, Sydney, NSW
May 1983
- Family Inn, Rydalmere, NSW
June 1983
- Caringbah Inn, Caringbah, NSW
- with The ExpressionBlondies Restaurant, Rockdale, NSW
July 1983
- Council Club Hotel - aka Ritchies Nitespot, Preston, VIC
- Village Green Hotel, Mulgrave, VIC
- with The Zarsoff BrothersProspect Hill Hotel, Kew, VIC
August 1983
- with The CuckoosGreenfield Tavern, Greenfield Park, NSW
- with QV's, DragonThe Tivoli, Sydney, NSW
- with The HurtCaringbah Inn, Caringbah, NSW
- with DragonCronulla Workers Club, Cronulla, NSW
- with DragonCastle Hill RSL Club, Castle Hill, NSW
- Balmain Leagues Club, Balmain, NSW
- with Russell Morris, DragonMaroubra Seals Club, Maroubra, NSW
September 1983
- Pier Hotel, Frankston, VIC
October 1983
- with AvionEureka Hotel, Geelong, VIC
December 1983
- with The Models, Split EnzSidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne, VIC
- with FaultlineCaringbah Inn, Caringbah, NSW
1984
January 1984
- Village Green Hotel, Mulgrave, VIC
- Prospect Hill Hotel, Kew, VIC
- Dorset Gardens Hotel, Croydon, VIC
- with SunnyboysRoyal Antler Hotel, Narrabeen, NSW
June 1984
- Balmain Leagues Club, Balmain, NSW
October 1984
- with Skyhooks, Weekend Rockstars, The Radiators, No Nonsense, Electric Pandas, Kids In The Kitchen, Richard Clapton Band, Australian CrawlOlympic Park Stadium, Melbourne, VIC
3XY Rocktober
1985
April 1985
- with Forever FifteenStardust Hotel aka Sweethearts, Cabramatta, NSW
May 1985
- with Forever FifteenSt George Sailing Club, Sans Souci, NSW
- with Forever FifteenThe Tivoli, Sydney, NSW
1986
May 1986
- Paradise Club, Sunshine, VIC
- Village Green Hotel, Mulgrave, VIC
- Nunawading Skate Ranch, Nunawading, VIC
- Sydney Cove Tavern, Circular Quay, NSW
October 1986
- with Jump Inc, DragonStardust Hotel aka Sweethearts, Cabramatta, NSW
1987
January 1987
- The Playroom, Tallebudgera, QLD
October 1987
- Caringbah Inn, Caringbah, NSW
- Billboard, Melbourne, VIC
- Pakenham Public Hall, Pakenham, VIC
- Olympic Hotel, Preston, VIC
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