The Crocodiles | |
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| Origin | New Zealand |
| Genres | Pop, new wave |
| Years active | 1979–1981 |
| Labels | Stunn |
| Past members | Fane Flaws Peter Dasent Tony Backhouse Arthur Baysting Jenny Morris Tina Matthews Bruno Lawrence Ian Gilroy Rick 'Rikki' Morris Jonathan Zwartz Barton Price |
The Crocodiles were a New Zealand pop/new wave band formed in 1979 with lead singer Jenny Morris, who went on to commercial success as a solo artist in Australia;[1] and later included drummer Barton Price, who subsequently joined Sardine v and then Models.[1] The Crocodiles' top 20 hit single in New Zealand was "Tears" in 1980 from debut album Tears;[1] a second album, Looking at Ourselves, appeared in November. The band relocated to Australia in February 1981 but disbanded in July without further releases.[1]
- ^ a b c d McFarlane, Ian (1999). "Encyclopedia entry for 'Jenny Morris'". Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop. St Leonards, NSW: Allen & Unwin. ISBN 1-86508-072-1. Archived from the original on 9 August 2004. Retrieved 4 January 2010.