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Musical Information

  Name Misex
  Img misex01jpg
  Img Capt Misex at the Lady Hamilton Nightclub 1978
  Background group_or_band
  Origin New Zealand / Australia
  Years Active 1978-1985
  Past Members Steve Gilpin <br> Kevin Stanton <br>Don Martin<br> Murray Burns <br> Smarty <br> Steve Osborne <br> Richard Hodgkinson <br> Paul Dunningham <br> Colin Bayley <br> Barry Gardiner <br> Paul Moss


Mi-Sex was a New Zealand and Australian New Wave rock band active from 1978 to 1985 . Led by Steve Gilpin as Vocalist , they were best known for their single " Computer Games " in 1979.


HISTORY


Mi-sex evolved from the band Fragments Of Time , that was in part from a band called Father Thyme , and with members of Think (band) . Early New Zealand performances included the Wellington Technical Institute and Dr Johns (Ray Johns), on the same day with demo recording at Dellbrook studios in Tawa, and the bus breaking a gearbox on the Ngauraunga Gorge section of motorway. In 2006 , their single '''Computer Games''' was covered by the singing group, North Shore Pony Club .


BAND MEMBERS

  • Steve Gilpin (vocals)

  • Kevin Stanton (guitar/vocals)

  • Don Martin (bass/vocals)

  • Murray Burns (keyboards)

  • Phil "Smarty" Smart (drummer)

  • Steve Osborne (drummer - replaced Smart)

  • Richard Hodgkinson (drummer - replaced Osborne)

  • Paul Dunningham (drummer - replaced Hodgkinson)

  • Colin Bayley (guitar - 2nd guitarist added)

  • Barry Gardiner (sound engineer)

  • Paul Moss (sound engineer - replaced Gardiner)

  • Sean "Lord" Moynihan - Sampler

  • Marlo "Do Me" Perry & Carla "Do Me Too" Werrin (Cage and Pole Dancers)



CHART PERFORMANCE

  • "Computer Games" the single was released in Australia on October 1st, 1979 with "Wot Do You Want" on the reverse, and in November, while they were on a national tour supporting Cheap Trick , the news came through that "Computer Games" had reached the number 1 spot on the Australian national charts. The single peaked at number 5 in New Zealand. The song also charted in 20 countries including Canada and South Africa . {Link without Title}



PERFORMANCES

  • Lady Hamilton

  • Sweetwaters

  • JJJ Live at The Wireless

  • JJJ FM radio and ABC Television, Wanda Beach Concert.



RADIO

  • 2SM and 30 network stations 1979 live to air performance



TELEVISION

  • Ready To Roll, NZBC, High Class Dames, recorded and produced in Avalon Studios, Lower Hutt, New Zealand



DISCOGRAPHY



Singles



AWARDS

"Mi-Sex were honoured with three awards at the 1979 'TV Week/Countdown' Awards Ceremony. Most popular record for "Computer Games", best Australian single for "Computer Games" and the Johnny O'Keefe Memorial Award for Most Promising New Talent." {Link without Title}


TRAGEDY

"Steve Gilpin remained in Australia and worked with a number of bands including Under Rapz. In November 1991, Steve was involved in a car accident in Australia, while returning to his home after a gig in Coolangatta. He lapsed into a coma from which he never recovered. He died in Southport Hospital on 6th January 1992." {Link without Title}


COVER VERSIONS

In 1999, "Blue Day" was covered by Eurodance-pop artist Nicolette . Released in New Zealand by Universal Music , it reached number 20 in the charts. While the version horrified some purists, it was well-received by the band and Nicolette subsequently collaborated with Colin Bayley on several songs. http://www.muzic.net.nz/artists/15.html


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