Degenerates (band)

This article is about the Australian band founded in 1987. For the original Michigan band founded in 1979, see Degenerates.

Degenerates
Years active1987 - 2000
LabelsAmputated Hand, EMI/Chrysalis, Bent Records
MembersJamie Durrant
Julian Chick
David Klenjans

Degenerates is an Australian rock band formed by Jamie Durrant (guitar, vocals), Julien Chick (bass) and David Klenjans (drums). Their EP Out Of My Head saw them nominated at the ARIA Music Awards of 1992 for Best New Talent.

Degenerates were formed in 1987 as Degens with Robert MacKay (bass). In 1989 they released a single, "Out Of My Head", through Amputated Hand.[1] They expanded their name to Degenerates, with Julian Chick in place of MacKay on bass [citation needed], and in 1991 they released an EP "Out Of My Head" through EMI/Chrysalis. In 1992 they released the singles "Crazy World" and "Play Dinosaur"[citation needed] shortly followed by their debut album Play Dinosaur produced at Studios 301, Sydney, by Kevin Shirley.[citation needed]

In 1993, the band started putting out their releases through the Durrant family operated label Bent Records. The second album Outspoken followed in 1993. During this time Durrant released a solo single "Goodbye" in memory of the passing of musician Kurt Cobain.[1]

By the end of 1995, Degenerates had become Box of Anger. They released an EP, Clean" in 1995 and a self titled album in 1996.[1]

Durrant started Penny Safari who released a single "I Believe In Love"/"Two Pennies Drop" in 1998,[2]

Durrant continued running Bent Records, recording and releasing Killing Heidi's first release.[citation needed]

Discography

Albums

Title Album details
Play Dinosaur
  • Released: June 1992[3]
  • Label: Chrysalis (3218692)
  • Format: CD

Extended Plays

Title Album details
Out of My Head
  • Released: July 1991[3]
  • Label: Chrysalis (2594-2)
  • Format: CD, 7"

Awards and nominations

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. They commenced in 1987.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
1992 Out of My Head Best New Talent Nominated [4]

References

  1. ^ a b c McFarlane, Ian (1999). "Encyclopedia entry for 'The Degenerates'". Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop. St Leonards, NSW: Allen & Unwin. ISBN 1-86508-072-1. Archived from the original on 28 August 2004. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
  2. ^ Hart, Bob (14 September 1998), "Family tradition is no bum steer", Herald Sun
  3. ^ a b "Bubbling Down Under Week Commencing 22 July 1991". Retrieved 23 July 2022.
  4. ^ "Winners by Year 1992". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Archived from the original on 26 September 2007. Retrieved 4 December 2013.