History

Part 1 - Perth
Part 2 - Sydney
Part 3 - Melbourne 1992-1995
Part 4 - Melbourne 1995-2002
Part 5 - Melbourne 2002-2010

Sydney Susan's

In mid -1990 Snarski travelled to London and recorded an album's worth of material with McComb and Kenny Davis Jnr (The Jackson Code - keyboards). Upon returning to Australia, Snarski moved to Sydney and with Davis Jnr formed the next lineup of the band. Kakulas returned as bass player, having worked with GW McLennan (Go Betweens) since the demise of Martha's Vineyard six months earlier. Kathy Wemyss (The Jackson Code - vocals, trumpet) and Tim Rollinson ( DIG - guitar) were recruited whilst on holidays from inner city cabaret band Pressed Meat and the Smallgoods. James Elliott (drums) and James Cruickshank (organ) took leave from The Cruel Sea to play in the band. This lineup remained intact for most of 1991 and recorded an EP, Anchor Me , as well as contributing the song Glory, Glory to the Triple J Live at the Wireless compilation album.

Excellent reviews and good crowds followed sporadic appearances of the group in Sydney and Melbourne. The Blackeyed Susans were still very much an occasional event, coming together when it suited them for the pleasure of playing. They created a backdrop for Snarski' s honey-laden vocals which were gaining more attention from press and public alike. He was awarded the WA Music Industry Award for Best Male Vocalist in 1991.

In late 1991 four songs from "the London Sessions" were released as the EP...Depends on What you Mean by Love.

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