Us Mob were an early Aboriginal

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. The band was formed with the help of the

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Overview

Us Mob appeared in the film ''

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'' with fellow CASM band No Fixed Address The recording of the soundtrack made the two bands the first contemporary aboriginal bands to be recorded. Along with No Fixed Address they were nominated for the 1981

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for Best Original Music for the music from the film. They relocated to Sydney and broke up after their equipment was destroyed by a fire. The band were the subject of an

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Us Mob

Members

*Ronnie Ansell - Bass *Pedro Butler - Guitar/vocals *Carroll Karpany - Guitar *Wally McArthur - Drums

Discography

Soundtrack

References

External links

AFI Screen Biographies for ''Wrong Side of the Road''

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