In the early 70s, Mammal were an important New Zealand band: original, ambitious and talented. The paucity of their recordings means their significance has sometimes been overlooked. At a time when New Zealand’s musical landscape was dominated by pop acts and covers bands, Mammal were pioneers of an uncompromising experimental rock.
Rick Bryant - vocals, tambourine
Tony Backhouse - piano, guitar
Robert Taylor - guitar
Julie Needham - violin, vocals
Steve Hemmens - bass
Mike Fullerton - drums
Patrick Bleakley - bass
Mark Hornibrook - bass
Kerry Jacobson - drums
Red Rat Records