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The Hi-Lites<\/strong><\/em>:\u00a0The Hi-Lites were the first band Dennis joined, at fifteen years old. Played surf instrumentals and a few early Beatles songs. Led by Gordon Sheard, who taught Dennis about barre chords.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Riddles:<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0Dennis\u2019s first serious band. Answered an ad in the paper and got the gig. Played at many Sydney venues including the Star Club and the final night of Surf City with Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs, Ray Brown and the Whispers and Max Merrit and the Meteors. Lineup: John Murray \u2013 Vocals, DW \u2013 Lead Gtr, Mike Cutrupi \u2013 Rhythm Gtr, John Jones \u2013 Bass, Russell Barnsley \u2013 Drums.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kevin Bible and the Book<\/strong><\/em>:\u00a0When the Riddles went to St. Claire Studio at Hurstville NSW to pay to have a recording made, the studio owner, Ossie Byrne, asked them back to record some more. Dennis and Russell both recorded several sessions with the Bee Gees, whom Ossie was producing, as well as backing tracks for singers who were appearing on TV shows. Ossie brought in Kevin Bible, a young pop singer, to replace John Murray, and the band was given a contract with Down Under Records.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Powerpact<\/em>:\u00a0Dennis and Mike Cutrupi with Jim Lupton \u2013 Sax, Barry Sparks \u2013 Bass, Brian Boness \u2013 drums. Playing blues and R&B and trying to get a bit more serious. Lineup changed to Barrington Davis \u2013 Vocals, Bob Daisley \u2013 Bass, DW \u2013 Gtr, Robin Lewis \u2013 Drums. This was the beginning of a long association with Bob Daisley.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mecca:<\/em>\u00a0DW \u2013 Gtr, Robin Lewis \u2013 Drums, Bob Daisley \u2013 Bass. A three-piece band playing heavier music, including some of Dennis\u2019s originals, they were given a contract with Festival Records. Later joined by Clive Coulson \u2013 Vocals.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kahvas Jute:<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0Dennis and Bob formed a new band with Dannie Davidson \u2013 Drums and Tim Gaze \u2013 Guitar. Almost immediately they were in demand on the concert scene. After a few months Tim Gaze departed and they remained a three-piece. They played all original music (almost all written and sung by Dennis) and became one of Australia\u2019s most popular and influential \u201cprogressive\u201d bands in the early Seventies. Their album \u201cWide Open\u201d is regarded as a milestone in Australian music and is one of the world\u2019s most collectable albums. It\u2019s now available as a remastered special edition released by\u00a0Aztec Music.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chariot:<\/em>\u00a0One of Australia\u2019s hardest working bands. First lineup DW \u2013 Gtr, Peter Roberts \u2013 Gtr, John Strangio \u2013 Bass, Steve Webb \u2013 Drums. Other lineup changes included Loppy Morris \u2013 Drums, Jimmy Penson \u2013 Drums, Rick Sutton \u2013 Gtr, John Hilson \u2013 Vocals, Mal Clarke \u2013 Gtr, Glen Ford \u2013 Keyboards.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dennis Wilson Band (Late 1970\u2019s Lineup):<\/b><\/em>\u00a0DW \u2013 Gtr, Peter Roberts \u2013 Bass, Jimmy Penson \u2013 Drums, Jason Morphett \u2013 Sax. Later lineups included Scott Johnson \u2013 Drums, Tom Falkingham \u2013 Bass, Andrew Ross \u2013 Sax.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Deltoids:<\/em>\u00a0Formed in the early 80\u2019s by DW, John Strangio and Loppy Morris, this was a very popular rockabilly influenced band. Second lineup included Brian Morris \u2013 Drums, John Strangio \u2013 Bass. Sometimes Jackie Orsaczky \u2013 Bass, Hamish Stuart \u2013 Drums, James Rattray \u2013 Bass, Mark Kennedy \u2013 Drums, John Watson \u2013 Drums.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

More Bands.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Swanee:<\/em>\u00a0Dennis played lead guitar with John Swan\u2019s band for about four years on and off in the Eighties.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Le Bop:<\/em>\u00a0Original band with Jackie Orszaczky \u2013 Bass, Taya Verkuil \u2013 Vocals, Brendan Barker \u2013 Drums, DW \u2013 Gtr.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under Rapz:<\/em>\u00a0Band based in the Byron Bay NSW area led by ex Mi-Sex vocalist Steve Gilpin.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Catch 22:<\/em>\u00a0Band based in Byron Bay playing many originals and having a unique stage presence. DW \u2013 guitar & vocals, Pfuri Baldenweg \u2013 harmonica, vocals and assorted instruments, Keith Hammond \u2013 drums, Norm Pinto \u2013 bass.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thin Ice:<\/em>\u00a0Popular band in Northern NSW. Played some originals and covers.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"