Heroes (Australian band) explained

Heroes
Landscape:yes
Origin:Australia
Years Active:1980–2019
Label:Albert Productions
Past Members:Allan Cook
Jim Porteus
Mark Tinson
Peter De Jong
Phil Screen
Greg Dawson

Heroes were an Australian group from Newcastle, New South Wales.

They are mainly known for being the band playing the night of the Newcastle Star Hotel Riots.

In January 2015, the band released their second studio album So Far, which came with a bonus album of their 1980 debut.

Discography

Albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart
positions
AUS
[1]
Heroes
  • Released: November 1980
  • Format: LP
  • Label: Albert Productions (APLP.047)
67
So Far
  • Released: January 2015[2]
  • Format: 2xCD, DD, streaming
  • Label: Heroes
-

Singles

YearTitlePeak chart
positions
Album
AUS
1980"Baby's Had a Taste"/"Waiting for You"76Heroes
1981"The Star and the Slaughter"/"End of the Road"91
1987"Tearin' Out My Heart"85

Notes and References

  1. Book: Kent, David. David Kent (historian)

    . David Kent (historian). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992. illustrated. Australian Chart Book. St Ives, N.S.W.. 1993. 0-646-11917-6. 138.

  2. Web site: So Far (DD). Apple Music. January 2015. 21 September 2020.