The Hippos were an Australian blues band formed in Sydney in 1985. The band released three albums in their time together and were nominated for three

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for their song "

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Band members

The original band members included: * Leszek (Lez) Karski - guitar, lead vocals. (Left to join the

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.) * John Power - bass, lead vocals. * Ace Follington - drums. (Left to join the

.) * Ian Jones - saxophone, percussion, backing vocals. * Bridie King - keyboards, percussion, backing vocals.
Other musicians included: * David McBride - trombone. (Hippocracy) * Nigel Harris - trumpet. (Hippocracy) * Tim Reeves - drums. * Matt Morrison - drums. * Rory McKibbon - guitar. * Phil Groves - keyboards.

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Singles

Awards

ARIA Music Awards

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Hippos Australian blues musical groups Musical groups established in 1985