- Fur Patrol
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Name = Fur Patrol
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Origin =Wellington ,New Zealand
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Genre = Rock
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Years_active = 1996–present
Label = Tardus (New Zealand)
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Current_members =Julia Deans
Andrew BainSimon Braxton
Past_members =Steve Wells Fur Patrol is a rock band, originally from
Wellington, New Zealand , now based inMelbourne , Australia.Their debut EP, "Starlifter", was released on the independent Wellington label Wishbone in 1998. Their debut album "Pet" was released in 2000, and featured the New Zealand number one hit single "Lydia". Other singles from this album are "Now", "Holy", "Andrew" and "Spinning A Line". A highlight for Fur Patrol was when lead singer, Julia Deans won "Best Female Vocalist" at the 2001 Tui New Zealand Music awards.
In 2001 the band, signed to Warner Music New Zealand, moved to Melbourne, Australia. During 2001 and 2002 they toured heavily all over Australia.
Their second album, "Collider", was released in New Zealand in 2003 and Australia in 2004. The album was a move away from the catchy, more radio-friendly pop sound of "Pet". The first single, "Precious" was heavier and darker than earlier offerings. Its music video, which showed the band members collecting fan's ears, was filmed in Hollywood, California.
Fur Patrol became a three-piece when Guitarist Steve Wells left the band in late 2004.
They released the 4-track long "Long Distance Runner EP" in May 2007.
The 3-piece released their third full length album "Local Kid" on 29 September 2008.
Current members
*Julia Deans (vocals and guitar)
*Andrew Bain (bass)
*Simon Braxton (drums)Past members
*Steve Wells (guitar)
Discography
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External links
* [http://www.myspace.com/furpatrol Fur Patrol's MySpace page]
* [http://www.furpatrol.ratpony.com All Those Other Stupid Things]
* [http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/furpatrol Club Fur - Yahoo Group established in 1999]
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