Fraternity
Progressive Rock band formed in Sydney in 1970 and relocated to Adelaide in 1971.
Fraternity: years active 1970 - 1973.
The band then went through three name changes.
Fang: 1973 - 1975
Some Dream: 1975 - 1978
Mickey Finn: 1978 - 1981
Fraternity has 14 known members
| Name | Instruments | Period | |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Freeman | Drums | 1970 - 1981 | |
| Bruce Howe | Lead Vocals/Bass | 1970 - 1981 | |
| John Bisset | Keyboards/Vocals | 1970 - 1973 | |
| Mick Jurd | Guitar | 1970 - 1973 | |
|
Bon Scott | Lead Vocals | 1970 - 1973 |
| Tony Buettel | Drums | 1970 - 1970 | |
| John Ayers | Harmonica/Vocals | 1971 - 1981 | |
|
Sam See | Slide Guitar/Piano | 1971 - 1972 |
|
John Swan | Drums/Vocals | 1974 - 1976 |
| Peter Bersee | Violin | 1974 - 1976 | |
| Mauri Berg |
Guitar
Details: Then: 1978 - 1981 |
1975 - 1975 | |
|
Jimmy Barnes | Vocals | 1975 - 1975 |
|
Neale Johns | Vocals |
Fraternity discography - 8 recordings
| Cover | Title | Type | Release Year | First Charted | High Pos. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Why Did It Have To Be Me B/W Question |
Single | 1970 | ||
|
Seasons Of Change |
Single | 1971 | 10/05/71 | 51 |
|
If You Got It |
Maxi Single | 1971 | 04/10/71 | 66 |
|
Livestock |
Album | 1971 | 17/01/72 | 44 |
|
Livestock |
Maxi Single | 1971 | ||
|
The Race Part 1 B/W The Race Part 2 |
Single | 1971 | ||
|
Flaming Galah |
Album | 1972 | 20/03/72 | 28 |
|
Welfare Boogie B/W Getting Off |
Single | 1972 |
4 Known Gigs for Fraternity
| Date | Venue | City | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sunday 31st January 1971 | Myponga Music Festival | Myponga, SA |
| Sunday 30th January 1972 | Meadows Technicolour Fair | Meadows, SA | |
| Monday 31st January 1972 | Meadows Technicolour Fair | Meadows, SA | |
| Thursday 13th April 1972 | Festival Hall | West Melbourne, VIC |
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