They were more influenced by the fuzzed-out approach of “alternative rock/grunge” and within half-a-decade, they went from the type of indie pop act that could open for Jesus Jones through to a heavy outfit that were able to open for Tool, prompting a name change to Propeller. When they broke up in 1999, they left behind two albums, half-a-dozen other releases, and even a Top 40 hit.
Tosh Graham - vocals
Gareth Price - guitar
Robert Young - bass
Deryck Hunt - drums
Matt Brown - guitar, drums
The cover image on the Before Heaven EP was actually an accidental find, as Robert Young explains: “My flatmate had her car stolen and it was found the next day, driven on to the beach with all the doors left open at high tide. She took a photo for insurance purposes.”
Gareth Price created the sculpture that was photographed to become the cover of the Propeller (1996) album. He has since become a successful painter and you can see his latest works at www.garethprice.co.nz