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{{Short description|New Zealand rock band}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
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|name = The Scavengers
|name = The Scavengers
|image = Thescavengers.jpg
|image = Thescavengers.jpg
|caption =
|caption = From left: Cooke, Perry, Monroe
|background = group_or_band
|background = group_or_band
|alias =
|alias =
|origin = [[New Zealand]]
|origin = [[Auckland]], New Zealand
|instrument =
|instrument =
|genre = [[Punk music|Punk]], [[Rock music|rock]]
|genre = [[Punk rock]]
|occupation =
|occupation =
|years_active = 1977-80
|years_active = 1977–80
|label =
|label =
|associated_acts = [[Dead Can Dance]], The Marching Girls
|associated_acts = The Marching Girls, [[Dead Can Dance]], [[The Birthday Party (band)|the Birthday Party]], [[Slaughtermen (band)|the Slaughtermen]], [[Maurice Frawley]], Go Public, Daisy West
|website =
|current_members =
|current_members =
|past_members =Ken Cooke<br/>Simon Monroe<br/>[[Brendan Perry]]<br/>Mike Simons<br/>Marlon Hart
|past_members =Ken Cooke (Johnny Volume)<br/>Simon Monroe (Des Truction)<br/>[[Brendan Perry]] (Ronnie Recent)<br/>Mike Simons (Mike Lezbian)<br/>Marlon Hart (Mal Icious)
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'''The Scavengers''' were a [[New Zealand]] [[punk rock]] band, formed in 1977. In 1979 they moved to [[Melbourne, Australia]], and became The Marching Girls in 1980.
'''The Scavengers''' were a [[New Zealand]]-[[Australia]]n [[punk rock]] band that formed in 1977. They moved to [[Melbourne]], Australia, in November 1978 and became Marching Girls.


==History==
==History==
The band was formed in 1976 at [[Auckland Technical Institute]] by [[graphic design]] students Ken Cooke, Simon Monroe, Mike Simons and Marlon Hartas, under the name The 1B Darlings. They were heavily influenced by [[Music_of_the_United_Kingdom_(1950s_and_60s)#1960s:_British_blues_and_rock|British R&B]], [[glam rock]] and '60s US [[garage rock]]. In 1977 they renamed themselves The Scavengers and gave themselves punk [[stage name]]s (Cooke as Johnny Volume, Monroe as Des Truction, Simons as Mike Lezbian and Hart as Mal Icious). Their style mutated in the direction of the US [[punk rock]] and [[proto-punk]] acts.
The band was formed in 1976 at [[Auckland Technical Institute]] by [[graphic design]] students Ken Cooke, Simon Monroe, Mike Simons and Marlon Hart, under the name The 1B Darlings. They were heavily influenced by [[Music of the United Kingdom (1950s and 60s)#1960s: British blues and rock|British R&B]], [[glam rock]] and 1960s US [[garage rock]]. In 1977, they renamed themselves the Scavengers and gave themselves punk [[stage name]]s (Cooke as Johnny Volume, Monroe as Des Truction, Simons as Mike Lezbian and Hart as Mal Icious). Their style mutated in the direction of the US [[punk rock]] and [[proto-punk]] acts.


Through much of 1977 they were, with the [[Suburban Reptiles]], the only punk bands in [[Auckland]]. In June 1977, with the Suburban Reptiles and The Masochists, they played New Zealand's first major punk gig at [[Auckland University]]. During this time their repertoire was mostly [[cover version|covers]], but by early 1978 they had written a set of original tunes. In late 1977, bassist Hart left to be replaced by [[Brendan Perry]], who performed under the stage name "Ronnie Recent". In March 1978 they began a residency at Zwines, a new Auckland punk club. Soon after Simons left (inspiring their signature song "Mysterex"), and Perry moved to vocals.
Through much of 1977, they and [[Suburban Reptiles]] were the only punk bands in [[Auckland]]. In June 1977 they, along with Suburban Reptiles and the Masochists, played New Zealand's first major punk gig, at the [[University of Auckland]]. Their repertoire during this time was mostly [[cover version|covers]], but by early 1978, they had written a set of original tunes. In late 1977, bassist Hart left to be replaced by [[Brendan Perry]], who performed under the stage name "Ronnie Recent". In March 1978, they began a residency at Zwines, a new Auckland punk club. Simons soon left (inspiring their signature song "Mysterex"), and Perry moved to vocals.


Two Scavengers tracks appear on the Ripper compilation ''[[AK79]]'' and a posthumous album was released in 2003.
Two Scavengers tracks appeared on the Ripper compilation ''[[AK79]]'', and a retrospective album was released in 2003.


==The Marching Girls==
In 1979 The Scavengers moved to Melbourne, Australia and in 1980, they renamed themselves The Marching Girls.
The Scavengers moved to Sydney, then Melbourne, Australia, in November 1978, and renamed themselves Marching Girls, issuing some recordings and video clips.


==Legacy==
==Legacy==
Perry later formed [[Dead Can Dance]] and Monroe (aka Des Hefner) played briefly for [[The Birthday Party (band)|The Birthday Party]] during the latter band's final tour of Australia and New Zealand. Monroe went on to play in a series of Melbourne-based acts including [[Slaughtermen (band)|The Slaughtermen]] and [[Maurice Frawley]]. Both Cooke (Go Public and Daisy West) and Monroe are still working musicians in Melbourne.
Perry later formed [[Dead Can Dance]], and Monroe ({{aka}} Des Hefner) played briefly for [[The Birthday Party (band)|the Birthday Party]] during the latter band's final tour of Australia and New Zealand. Monroe went on to play in a series of Melbourne-based acts including [[Slaughtermen (band)|the Slaughtermen]] and [[Maurice Frawley]]. Both Cooke (Go Public and Daisy West) and Monroe are still working musicians in Melbourne.


The Scavengers were hugely influential in Auckland in the late 1970s, inspiring a whole generation of young bands, and their importance goes far beyond their few releases. They reformed in 2004 for a one-off show in Auckland without Perry, and again at the [[AK79]] reunion in 2008.
The Scavengers were hugely influential in Auckland in the late 1970s, inspiring a whole generation of young bands. They re-formed in 2004 for a one-off show in Auckland without Perry, and again at the AK79 reunion in 2008.

The [[rockabilly]]/punk band Scavengers of [[Brighton]], England, has no connection to the New Zealand band.


== Discography ==
== Discography ==
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==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
Eggleton, D. (2003). ''Ready to Fly''. Nelson, NZ: Craig Potton. ISBN 1-877333-06-9<br/>
*Eggleton, D. (2003). ''Ready to Fly''. Nelson, NZ: Craig Potton. {{ISBN|1-877333-06-9}}
Dix, John (1988). Stranded in Paradise: New Zealand Rock'n'roll 1955-88. Palmerston North, NZ: Paradise Publications. ISBN 0-14-301953-8 ISBN 0-473-00638-3
*Dix, John (1988). ''Stranded in Paradise: New Zealand Rock'n'roll 1955–88''. Palmerston North, NZ: Paradise Publications. {{ISBN|0-14-301953-8}} {{ISBN|0-473-00638-3}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[https://www.audioculture.co.nz/people/the-scavengers AudioCulture profile]
*[http://www.discogs.com/artist/Scavengers%2C+The The Scavengers at Discogs]
*[https://www.discogs.com/artist/300489-The-Scavengers The Scavengers at Discogs]
*[http://www.muzic.net.nz/artists/1002.html The Scavengers NZ Music]
*[http://www.muzic.net.nz/artists/1002.html The Scavengers NZ Music]
*[http://www.simongrigg.info/zwines.htm Zwines and Auckland Punk History]
*[http://www.simongrigg.info/zwines.htm Zwines and Auckland Punk History]

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Latest revision as of 12:25, 1 August 2024

For the films, see The Scavengers (1959 film) and The Scavengers (1969 film).

The Scavengers
From left: Cooke, Perry, Monroe
From left: Cooke, Perry, Monroe
Background information
OriginAuckland, New Zealand
GenresPunk rock
Years active1977–80
Past membersKen Cooke (Johnny Volume)
Simon Monroe (Des Truction)
Brendan Perry (Ronnie Recent)
Mike Simons (Mike Lezbian)
Marlon Hart (Mal Icious)

The Scavengers were a New Zealand-Australian punk rock band that formed in 1977. They moved to Melbourne, Australia, in November 1978 and became Marching Girls.

History

[edit]

The band was formed in 1976 at Auckland Technical Institute by graphic design students Ken Cooke, Simon Monroe, Mike Simons and Marlon Hart, under the name The 1B Darlings. They were heavily influenced by British R&B, glam rock and 1960s US garage rock. In 1977, they renamed themselves the Scavengers and gave themselves punk stage names (Cooke as Johnny Volume, Monroe as Des Truction, Simons as Mike Lezbian and Hart as Mal Icious). Their style mutated in the direction of the US punk rock and proto-punk acts.

Through much of 1977, they and Suburban Reptiles were the only punk bands in Auckland. In June 1977 they, along with Suburban Reptiles and the Masochists, played New Zealand's first major punk gig, at the University of Auckland. Their repertoire during this time was mostly covers, but by early 1978, they had written a set of original tunes. In late 1977, bassist Hart left to be replaced by Brendan Perry, who performed under the stage name "Ronnie Recent". In March 1978, they began a residency at Zwines, a new Auckland punk club. Simons soon left (inspiring their signature song "Mysterex"), and Perry moved to vocals.

Two Scavengers tracks appeared on the Ripper compilation AK79, and a retrospective album was released in 2003.

The Marching Girls

[edit]

The Scavengers moved to Sydney, then Melbourne, Australia, in November 1978, and renamed themselves Marching Girls, issuing some recordings and video clips.

Legacy

[edit]

Perry later formed Dead Can Dance, and Monroe (a.k.a. Des Hefner) played briefly for the Birthday Party during the latter band's final tour of Australia and New Zealand. Monroe went on to play in a series of Melbourne-based acts including the Slaughtermen and Maurice Frawley. Both Cooke (Go Public and Daisy West) and Monroe are still working musicians in Melbourne.

The Scavengers were hugely influential in Auckland in the late 1970s, inspiring a whole generation of young bands. They re-formed in 2004 for a one-off show in Auckland without Perry, and again at the AK79 reunion in 2008.

The rockabilly/punk band Scavengers of Brighton, England, has no connection to the New Zealand band.

Discography

[edit]
Date of Release Titel Label Charted Land Catalog Number
2003 The Scavengers Zerox - Neuseeland DZEROX 01

References

[edit]
  • Eggleton, D. (2003). Ready to Fly. Nelson, NZ: Craig Potton. ISBN 1-877333-06-9
  • Dix, John (1988). Stranded in Paradise: New Zealand Rock'n'roll 1955–88. Palmerston North, NZ: Paradise Publications. ISBN 0-14-301953-8 ISBN 0-473-00638-3
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