So recalls the Androidss’ Mark Wilson in a fond oral history video by Stuart Page, capturing the image of a band known more for its propensity for partying than its music – but whose sole recording testifies that the music should not be underrated either.
Formed as Lincoln Road Loonies.
The Androidss were named after Phillip K. Dick’s Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep.
Auckland Tonight was retitled Christchurch Tonight for hometown shows.
Eric and Steve Marsden were twins. Steve died in 2009 and Eric in 2011.
Iggy Pop watched The Androidss at the seedy British Hotel in port town Lyttelton one night – they played him their famous extended version of The Passenger as Pop sat to the side of the stage.
The version of ‘Auckland Tonight’ released on record is only two minutes long, but it was extended by a minute for the song’s video. This extended version now appears on some compilations.
Mark Wilson talks about the Androidss with Stuart Page
Steve Marsden tribute from Blog on The Tracks
Steve Marsden - guitar, vocals
Eric Marsden - drums
Mark Spence - keyboards
Neil Spence - guitar
Frankie Steentjes - bass
Mark Wilson - guitar