Which Australian Artist Was That? 90's-2000 Quiz

Answer: 28 Days

Featuring Apollo 440 who 28 Days met through their record company. Apollo 440 went to see a 28 Days gig and the end result was "Say What".

For those that are curious about their name the band have this to say - "If you have ever received a sheriff's warrant or fine you will notice you usually have 28 days to pay it. It's all becoming clearer now isn't it? "
~ www.28-days.com.au ~

Answer: Superheist

Superheist performed with Pacifier (who are actually from New Zealand) on the aptly named "Heavyweight Kings of Rock" tour in 2002 (Australia). Many consider these bands some of the best live acts ever!
Founder/guitarist/producer DW Norton states that their goal is "To be one of the biggest bands in the world."
~ www.superheist.com ~

Answer: Motor Ace

Motor Ace are a Melbourne band who in 2002/3 hit the airwaves in the USA. "Carry On" was the first single released off the "Shoot This" album, Motor Ace's second in Australia.
The second single from the album "Keeping Secret's" (according to vocalist Patrick Robertson) is about having the best night of your life.
~ www.motor-ace.com ~

Answer: The Androids

The single "Do It With Madonna", The Androids first release, is said to be, among other things, "A bold announcement of the band's unwillingness to accept second best".
The Androids was formed by Tim Henwood who used to play with The Superjesus.
~ www.theandroids.com ~

Answer: Ben Lee

Ben Lee made his debut in 1993 fronting Noise Addict, a group of four Sydney school friends peforming at a library book sale!
Ben then moved into solo work releasing albums in both Australia and the US. He moves between bases in both countries and has made his acting debut as the star of indie flick The Rage In Placid Lake.
~ www.ben-lee.com ~

Answer: Grinspoon

Grinspoon were 'unearthed' by Triple J (Australian radio station) in a competition of the same name. They entered with the song 'Sickfest' that went on to be the co-winners. 'Sickfest' then became Triple J's number one requested song for 7 weeks.
Grinspoon got their name from a pro-marijuana activist named Dr. Lester Grinspoon who supports the use of marijuana for medical purposes.
~ www.grinspoon.com.au ~

Answer: The Vines

The Vines signed deals in the US and UK before making it big in their home country of Australia. They are named after a band fronted by Craig Nicholls (lead singer/guitar) father in the 1960's - The Vynes.
They are notorious for destroying equipment and sets in the heat of the moment - whenever the mood takes them!
~ www.thevines.com ~

Answer: The Living End

The Living End's EP released in 1997, "Second Solution", produced the song that became an anthem to many teenagers of the time. "Prisioner of Society" could be heard at any place teens were congregating and the song was included on their debut self titled LP.
Three years later The Living End returned with their second album "Roll On". All band members are from Melbourne.
~ www.thelivingend.com.au ~

Answer: Bodyjar

Melbourne band Bodyjar was hitting the scene around the same time as Green Day and Offspring, this made it easy for them to pick up international coverage. They toured Australia with Blink 182 and Pennywise in 1995 and continued to produce quality music as the 'skate-punk' genre took off around the world.
In 2003 they are one of the best known Australian 'punk/rock' acts in Melbourne and have released their 6th album "Plastic Skies".
~ www.bodyjar.com ~

Answer: Speedstar*

Brisbane band Speedstar* released their first album in 2002. It includes lashings of harmonica, glockenspiel, Hammond and Rhodes piano and cello, all played by various members of the band.
~ www.speedstar.com.au ~