Marystaple (also known by its fans as Staple) is a
New Zealand-based
alternative rock band formed in
1996
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Band members
*Matt Fairley (
lead vocals
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,
guitar)
*Aaron McMinn (
bass guitar)
*Mike Enoka (
drums
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)
History
After the release of their well received first EP ''Reset Speed'' in 2002, the band began the first of two nationwide tours around
New Zealand. They played over 60 gigs (many of which sold out) and included gigs with
The Datsuns,
The D4,
Superjesus,
Grinspoon and
Betchadupa
Betchadupa was a New Zealand pop/ rock group, formed in Auckland, New Zealand, in 1997. The band featured Liam Finn, Chris Garland, Joe Bramley, and Matt Eccles.
Betchadupa (originally called Lazy Boy – the name change followed threatened l ...
. Two of their music videos reached
M2's top 12 charts (with both of them staying on for over 2 months).
Discography
Albums
Tracks on various compilations
In the media
Television
"Labourer" was used in the season 1, episode 17 "
Sex, Lies and Spacerocks" of
The Gibson Group Ltd comedy/drama series ''
The Strip
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''.
The Strip - Behind the scenes - Music - Series 1
" ''thestrip.co.nz''. Retrieved 14 December 2007.
References
External links
Marystaple's official websiteMarystaple's myspace.com profile
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New Zealand alternative rock groups
Musical groups established in 1996
1996 establishments in New Zealand