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‘What’s My Scene’ represented the frustration of figuring out your place in the world among everyone else.

Dave says when you were in the 80s you thought it was a dull time, but it was the decade his band formed and looking back he witnessed an outburst of creativity in Sydney.

On album number three, the Hoodoo Gurus had a song and sound that would tell everyone they were going from strength to strength.

But in reality their success was, as Dave describes, just papering over the band's gathering issues.

In March 2022 they’re releasing a new album, Chariot of the Gods, along with a 40th anniversary Australian tour.

Here’s Dave Faulkner of the Hoodoo Gurus, and the story of some of his best work ‘What’s My Scene’.

 

 

About the host Jane Rocca

Jane lives in Melbourne and has been writing about fashion, music and lifestyle over two decades.

She’s written for Australia’s best music publications; Rolling Stone, Loudmouth, Hot Metal, The Face, i-D UK and more.

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Web - Some of My Best Work

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