The Johnnys formed in 1982 in Sydney when bass guitarist Graham Hood tried out for the Hoodoo Gurus after quitting the Allniters . He met Hoodoo Gurus’ guitarist Roddy Ray’da (aka Roddy Radalj ) and they discussed an idea for a side project: playing pub rock in a country music style at a punk pace—which was labelled as cow punk . Ray’da left Hoodoo Gurus and, as a lead vocalist and guitarist with Hood and drummer Billy Pommer Jr, founded The Johnnys. The Johnnys performed its first concert at Palms disco on Oxford St, Taylors Square, Darlinghurst Sydney Australia in November 1982. New Zealand-born Spencer P. Jones joined on guitar and backing vocals. The four-piece released “I Think You’re Cute” in October on Regular Records, Ray’da left the group in early 1984 and formed Love Rodeo. Jones took on lead vocals and the band signed with the Green Label to release “My Buzzsaw Baby (Really Cut Me Up)” and an extended play, The Johnnys in November 1984.
formed in 1982
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