Band #5 The Axemen.

After Nightshift, I was invited to try out for a band who needed a bass player called the Axemen. They were based in Armidale NSW. I went to a fairly relaxed audition that only contained 2 of the members of the band. It seemed to go alright but no indication was really given. A week or two later I was told that they really needed someone local to be able to fill their comittments. Fair enough I thought. Then 2 weeks later I get a phone call asking if I could do a few fill ins for one or two shows they had. They offered to pay petrol money as well as gig money. Why not I said. Send me your song list and I'll be there. So I went along and played. After the second gig, I was asked if I'd like to stay on as a permanent member. I had no problem with travelling so agreed and became a member of the Axemen. About two weeks later, I found a fulltime job in Armidale, so I packed up and moved. This was a fun band to be a part of. It consisted of two brothers Len and Jason Streeting on guitars, Garry Osbourne on drums and Rick Mickerts on lead vocals. This was the typical pub rock band that was just alot of fun....

Keep Smilin......