About

Melbourne based pop/rock band from 1981-1987. Re-formed briefly in 1998

History

Uncanny X-Men formed in Melbourne as a guitar pop band in 1981 and worked the pub rock circuit. Original line-up included Chuck Hargreaves on guitar, Steve Harrison on bass guitar, Brian Mannix as lead singer, Nick Manthandos on drums and Ron Thiessen on guitar. Mannix became known for his mischievous and comical send-ups of other artists. The band was signed by Mushroom Records early in 1982 and released their debut EP Salive One in November, which peaked at #15 on the Kent Music Report. They toured Australia in support of US rock act Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. Early in 1983, Harrison was replaced on bass by John Kirk, and they released their single, “How Do You Get Your Kicks?” in March. Craig Waugh replaced Manthandos on drums and they released another single “Time Goes So Fast”. They toured through 1984 and released an EP, Beach Party, in July which included the single, “Everybody Wants to Work”.
From Wikipedia

Members

• Chuck Hargreaves — guitar (1981–1987)
• Steve Harrison — bass guitar (1981–1983)
• Brian Mannix — lead vocals (1981–1987)
• Nick Manthandos — drums (1981–1983)
• Ron Thiessen — guitar (1981–1986)
• John Kirk — bass guitar (1983–1987)
• Craig Waugh — drums (1983–1987)
• Joey Amenta — guitar (1986)
• Brett Kingman — guitar (1986–1987)

Video

Albums

• ‘Cos Life Hurts – 1985
• What You Give is What You Get! – 1986

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