SixFtHick is an Australian swamp rock band formed in Brisbane, Queensland in 1995, noted for the unpredictable antics of its two singers, brothers Geoff and Ben Corbett.[1] Formed in 1995, the band have released four albums to date,[2] relentlessly touring Australia and supporting artists such as The Jesus Lizard, Fugazi, The White Stripes, Beasts of Bourbon, TISM and Jon Spencer Blues Explosion.[3]
SixFtHick | |
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| Origin | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Genres | Alternative rock, punk, swamp rock |
| Years active | 1995–2024 |
| Labels | Spooky, Valve |
| Members | Geoff Corbett Ben Corbett Dan Baebler Tony Giacca |
| Past members | Fred Noonan |
| Website | Official MySpace |
On 5 November 2010, 6ft Hick: Notes From The Underground premiered as part of the Brisbane International Film Festival,[4] the documentary centers around the band's third tour of Europe for which they performed fifteen shows in just eighteen days.[5] It was first screened on Australian TV on the ABC 2 channel 16 February 2011[6] and has been shown internationally as part of various European film festivals.[7]
Drummer Fred Noonan died of cancer on 9 May 2024.[8]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- Chicken (Valve, 2000)
- Lap of Luxury (Valve, 2002)
- Cane Trash (Spooky, 2006)
- On The Rocks (Spooky, 2008)
Live albums
edit- Train Crash (Spooky, 2006). Recorded live at The Annandale (Sydney) and The Tote (Melbourne) during late 2005.
Extended plays
edit- Cousins (Valve, 1997)
- Daddy's Home (Valve, 2000)
- 12 Inch (Beast, 2007)
- Barely Legal (2010)
References
edit- ^ "Sixfthick". timeoff.com.au. Retrieved 28 February 2011.
- ^ "SixFtHick 15th Birthday 7' Launch". thedwarf.com.au. Retrieved 28 February 2011.
- ^ "Six Ft Hick Press info - from Brisbane, Queensland - Australia". Spookyrecords.com. Retrieved 28 February 2011.
- ^ "St.George Bank Brisbane International Film Festival". Tix.stgeorgebiff.com.au. Retrieved 28 February 2011.
- ^ "6ft Hick: Notes from the Underground". IMDb. 5 November 2010.
- ^ "triple j tv : docs : 6 Foot Hick". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 11 February 2010. Retrieved 28 February 2011.
- ^ "Screenings :: 6FtHick - Notes From The Underground". 6fthicknotesfromtheunderground.com. Retrieved 28 February 2011.
- ^ Brisbane Punk Legend Fred Noonan Has Died Loud Online