Fur Patrol is a rock band, originally from
Wellington
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, New Zealand.
The band formed in Wellington in 1996. Their debut EP, ''Starlifter'', was released on the independent Wellington label Wishbone in 1998. Their debut album ''Pet'' was produced by
David Long, and was released in 2000, also on Wishbone Records. ''Pet'' featured the single "
Lydia" which reached number one on the New Zealand singles charts. The band scooped the pool at the 2001 Tui
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, walking away with four
Tuis.
In 2001 the band moved to Melbourne, Australia where they signed their first major record deal, with Universal Music Australia. Their second album,
Collider
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, was released in New Zealand in 2003 and Australia in early 2004. The album, produced by British producer Mark Wallis and recorded in Melbourne's Sing Sing studios, was a move away from the catchy, more radio-friendly pop sound of ''Pet''. The first single, ''Precious'', was heavier and darker than earlier offerings. Its music video, which showed the band members collecting fan's ears, was filmed in
Hollywood.
Fur Patrol became a three-piece when Guitarist Steve Wells left the band in late 2004.
The 3-piece released the 4-track ''Long Distance Runner EP'' in May 2007 and their third full-length album ''Local Kid'' on 29 September 2008. ''Local Kid'' was produced by Australian producer
Tony Cohen
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.
Current members
*
Julia Deans (vocals and guitar)
*Andrew Bain (bass)
*Simon Braxton (drums)
Past members
*Steve Wells (guitar)
Live photos
Image:bodegasimonjuliaandrew.jpg, Simon, Julia & Andrew, live at Bodega in December 2002
Image:furpatrolhappy.jpg, Julia, live at Happy in 2007 (supporting Long Distance Runner)
Image:Starlightandrewjulia.jpg, Andrew & Julia at the Starlight Ballroom on the By Hokey! It's Fur Patrol! tour, 2001
Image:Andrewbodega.jpg, Andrew @ Bar Bodega, Wellington 22 August 2008
Image:juliabodega.jpg, Julia @ Bar Bodega, Wellington 22 August 2008
Image:Starrynights7.jpg, Fur Patrol @ Frank Kitts Park, Wellington 19 February 2009
Image:Starrynights2.jpg, Fur Patrol @ Frank Kitts Park
Discography
Albums
Singles
References
External links
Fur Patrol's MySpace pageAll Those Other Stupid ThingsClub Fur – Yahoo Group established in 1999
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APRA Award winners
New Zealand rock music groups