The Groop was an Australian band formed in early 1964 in Melbourne, Victoria. The Groop was an R&B and rock. The band was based in Melbourne, Australia. The band featured multi-genius artists, Max Ross on bass, Richard Wright on drums and vocals, Don Mudie on lead guitar, Brian Cadd on keyboards and vocals, and Ronnie Charles on vocals. The Groop was active in 1964-1969, 1989. The band was signed to the CBS label after their first single Mojo.
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(1964-1966) Before The Group
Early in 1964, Ross, Wright, and Peter, from Wesley College, Melbourne, formed a folk music group called The Wesley Trio, Max Ross on bass guitar and Richard Wright on drums. A year later, the band released their first single, “Mojo,” following another single, “OL’ Hound Dog.” Their best-known hit single “Woman You’re Breaking Me” was released in 1967, won them a trip to the United Kingdom – however, the success was not the same as before.
The Groop’s Albums
- The Groop – CBS (1965) (Self-Titled)
- I’m Satisfied – CBS (1966)
- Woman You’re Breaking Me – CBS (1967)
- Great Hits from the Groop – Music for Pleasure (1977)
- Best of the Rest – CBS (1989)
Singles from The Groop
In 1965, the band released their single “Mojo” labeled W&G and “OL’ Hound Dog” (CBS labeled) witch placed top 30 in the Australian chart. Following year, The Groop started to release their more singles like “The Best in Africa,” “I’m Satisfied,” “Empty Words,” “Sorry,” / “Who Do You Love.”
The Groop’s Achievements
In 1967, their single “Woman You’re Breaking Me” / “Mad Over You” climbed to the Australian chart’s top 6 ranks. In 1967, The Go-Set Pop Poll by a teen-oriented pop music newspaper determined the most famous personalities awarded the band as the 3rd Top Australian Group. The band won a trip to the UK from the 1967 Hoadley’s National Battle of the Sounds in July, with “When I Was Six Years Old” written by Cadd and Ross.
After THE GROOP
The Groop disbanded in 1969. Following the break-up of The Groop, Cadd, and Mudie formed Axiom in May 1969 with Glenn Shorrock on vocals, Doug Lavery on drums, and Chris Stockley on guitar.