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Th’ Dudes formed in 1976 — around a nucleus of Peter Urlich, Dave Dobbyn and Ian Morris (later Tex Pistol) who were fresh out of Auckland’s Sacred Heart College. Propelled by the accomplished songwriting team of Dobbyn and Morris, Th’ Dudes followed in the footsteps of Hello Sailor and helped New Zealand rock’n’roll to shake off its mid-70s lethargy. They released two albums and a number of classic singles — including ‘Be Mine Tonight’, ‘Right First Time’ and ‘Bliss’ — but baulked at the grind necessary to make an impact in Australia and split in 1980.

 

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