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Springbok Nude Girls Also known as Nudies, Nude Girls Origin Stellenbosch, South Africa Genres Alternative rock Years active 1994–2001, 2006–present Labels SonyBMG(South Africa) Website Official Website Members Arno Carstens - Vocals
Francois Kruger - Drums
Theo Crous - Guitar
Arno Blumer - Bass
Adriaan Brand - Synthesizer, Trumpet (joined 1995)The Springbok Nude Girls (a.k.a the Nudies, or the Nude Girls) is a rock band from Cape Town, South Africa.
An alternative rock band, the Nude Girls introduced punk, ska, acid jazz and metal into their songs, introducing a new world of music to the youth of South Africa in the early 1990s.
They played their first big gig in September 1994 in Stellenbosch. Since then, the Nude girls have toured extensively. In 2000, the band received a South African Music Award for Best Rock Album (Surpass The Powers). The Nude Girls were voted the Best South Africa rock band in a poll conducted by South African radio station 5FM.
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Break up (and reformation)
In 2001 the band announced an indefinite hiatus. However, in 2006, a blog entry on drummer Francois Kruger's site informally announced their reunion.[1] Their reunion coincided with the return of trumpeter Adriaan Brand. Their first new album in four years, Peace Breaker, was released in March 2007. The Nude Girls performed as the opening act for U2 in Cape Town during their South African tour in February 2011.[2]
After the split
During the band's hiatus Arno Carstens formed a new band, Nu Porn, and also launched a successful solo career. In 2006, he won a SAMA award for his solo album The Hello Goodbye Boys, which was named Best English Adult Contemporary Album.
Guitarist Theo Crous went on to form the Afrikaans alternative band KOBUS! (also known as K.O.B.U.S!) with Francois Breytenbach Blom, ex-vocalist of South African heavy metal band Voice of Destruction. They have released three albums: kobus!, 100% Skuldgevoelvry and SwaarMetaal. Crous is also the music producer for Prime Circle, The Parlotones, Aking, Fokofpolisiekar, Karen Zoid and has collaborated with many acts such as Mafikozolo, Malaika and Loyiso Bala. Crous played live with Chris Cornell (of Audioslave and Soundgarden) at Mycoke Fest 2009.[3]
Discography
- Neanderthal 1 (August 1995) (initially on Bluegum records CDSNG1, Epic)
- It Became A Weapon (October 1996) (Epic)
- be-vest@iafrica.com (1997) (Epic)
- I Love You EP (1997-03-04) (Epic)
- Afterlifesatisfaction (Epic, 1997)[4]
- Omnisofa (April 1998) (Epic)
- OPTI MUM (November 1998) (Epic)
- Surpass the Powers (July 1999) (Epic)
- Un-E.Z. (1999) (Epic)
- Relaxzor (November 2000) (Epic)
- The Fat Lady Sings - Best of the Springbok Nude Girls 1995-2001 (October 2001) (Epic)
- Goddank Vir Klank 1994 - 2004 (July 2004) (Sony Music)
- Nude Girls (Exclusive UK release) (July 2006) (Golden Fairy Records/SonyBMG)
- Peace Breaker (March 2007) (Sony/BMG)
References
- ^ Francois Kruger (2006-07-06). "nude girls start jamming". http://www.livegigs.co.za/?p=21. Retrieved 2007-01-18.
- ^ http://www.bigconcerts.co.za/media_centre/press_releases/2010/december/U2%20360%20Tour%20SupportArtist.pdf
- ^ http://www.bellvillestudios.com/albums.php
- ^ Amuzine
External links
Categories:- Musical groups established in 1994
- South African alternative rock groups
- Wrasse Records artists
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