Six Ft Hick Explained

SixFtHick
Origin:Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Genre:Alternative rock, punk, swamp rock
Years Active:1995–2024
Label:Spooky, Valve
Associated Acts:The Tremors, Gentle Ben and his Sensitive Side, Shifting Sands
Website:Official MySpace
Current Members:Geoff Corbett
Ben Corbett
Dan Baebler
Tony Giacca
Past Members:Fred Noonan

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]

On 5 November 2010, 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

Studio albums

Live albums

Extended plays

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sixfthick . timeoff.com.au . 2011-02-28.
  2. Web site: SixFtHick 15th Birthday 7' Launch . thedwarf.com.au . 2011-02-28.
  3. Web site: Six Ft Hick Press info - from Brisbane, Queensland - Australia . Spookyrecords.com . 2011-02-28.
  4. Web site: St.George Bank Brisbane International Film Festival . Tix.stgeorgebiff.com.au . 2011-02-28.
  5. Web site: 6ft Hick: Notes from the Underground. IMDb. 5 November 2010.
  6. Web site: triple j tv : docs : 6 Foot Hick . Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 11 February 2010 . 2011-02-28.
  7. Web site: Screenings :: 6FtHick - Notes From The Underground . 6fthicknotesfromtheunderground.com . 2011-02-28.
  8. https://loudmag.com.au/brisbane-punk-legend-fred-noonan-has-died/ Brisbane Punk Legend Fred Noonan Has Died