BIG PIG OG '88 US BONK LP AUSSIE NEW WAVE

BIG PIG BONK LPCategory / Style / Moods: Rock NEW WAVE / 1077 S1988 A & M RECORDS (US) LPTITLE: BONKARTIST: BIG PIGCONDITIONVINYL: VG+ OR BETTERCOVER: VG+ OR BETTERClick here for info on grading and abbreviationsEXTRA CLEAN COPY STILL IN SHRINK WITH PROMO TITLE STICKERClick the pix for a better view TRACKS: Disc: 11.Iron Lung3:332.Hungry Town3:043.Tin Drum4:224.I Can't Break Away3:365.Boy Wonder4:156.Big Hotel3:267.Nation3:328.Charlie4:049.Fine Thing3:2010.Money God4:2711.Devil's Song5:26Biography by Michael Sutton The Australian group Big Pig made a memorable first impression in 1988 with the belligerent percussion and incendiary vocals of their only U.S. hit, "Breakaway." Big Pig was noted for their fashion sense as well, wearing leather aprons that gave them a unique look. Formed in Melbourne, Australia, in 1986, Big Pig was comprised of Oleh Witer (vocals, percussion), Sherine Abeyratne (vocals, percussion), Tony Antonaides (vocals, harmonica), Tim Rosewarne (vocals, keyboards), Neil Baker (drums), Adrian Scaglione (drums), and Nick Disbray (vocals, percussion). Witer, Sherine, and Rosewarne were originally in the band Bang; however, Witer wanted an edgier, more experimental sound that also retained Bang's funky rhythms. In 1986, Big Pig released a self-titled EP; it was later distributed by Australia's Mushroom label with bonus dance mixes of "Hungry Town" and "Money God." "Hungry Town" reached number 14 on the Australian charts, and it was also included on the Young Einstein soundtrack. The group started recording their debut LP Bonk in 1987 with producer Nick Launay. The album was released in America by A&M Records in 1988, and the eye-popping video for "Breakaway" was played on MTV. The song also landed at number four in Australia. "Breakaway" then reappeared on the Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure soundtrack. Despite the support -- and inevitable hype -- Big Pig received because of "Breakaway," they had already vanished from the U.S. airwaves by the time their second album, You Lucky People, was released in 1990. Big Pig toured and then ceased recording. This exquisite piece of retro music history is a vinyl sound recording (not a CD). Please visit the A Sound Deal store for similar items and information on grading and shipping. Add me to your favorites for red hot sales bulletins and sneak previews of upcoming products. Combine Items to Save $$$! Click here to check the store for more!©A Sound Deal