Hoodoo Gurus Vinyl Records

Hoodoo Gurus are an Australian rock band that formed in Sydney in 1981. The band consists of Dave Faulkner (vocals, guitar), Brad Shepherd (guitar, vocals), Rick Grossman (bass) and Mark Kingsmill (drums). They are known for their catchy, melodic brand of rock and roll, as well as their energetic live performances.

The band’s first album, Stoneage Romeos, was released in 1984 and was an instant success. It was certified gold in Australia and featured their hit singles “Leilani” and “Tojo”. They followed this up with the equally successful Mars Needs Guitars in 1985, which included the singles “Like Wow - Wipeout!” and “Bittersweet”.

Their biggest success came in 1989 with their fourth album, Magnum Cum Louder. It included the hit singles “1000 Miles Away” and “Come Anytime” and was certified double platinum in Australia. Other standout albums include 1991’s Kinky, 1995’s Blue Cave, 1997’s Electric Soup and 2000’s Machina Viva.

Some of the band’s best-known songs include “What’s My Scene”, “1000 Miles Away”, “Come Anytime”, “Bittersweet”, “Tojo” and “Miss Freelove ‘69”.

An interesting fact about Hoodoo Gurus is that they have been credited with pioneering the “pub rock” sound in Australia, which paved the way for the “grunge” and “alternative rock” movements of the 1990s.