Weddings Parties Anything
Weddings Parties Anything. | |
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Front man Mick Thomas | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Genres | Aussie rock, folk rock, alt-country |
| Years active | 1984–1999, (reunions in 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2021) |
| Labels | |
| Members | Mick Thomas Mark Wallace Paul Thomas Michael Barclay Stephen O'Prey Jen Anderson |
| Past members | Wendy Joseph Paul Clarke Dave Adams Dave Steel Janine Hall Richard Burgman Peter Lawler Marcus Schintler |
| Website | mickthomas |
Weddings Parties Anything. was an Australian folk rock band formed in 1984 in Melbourne and continuing until 1999. Their name came from The Clash song "Revolution Rock". Musicologist Billy Pinnell described their first album as the best Australian rock debut since Skyhooks' Living in the 70's.
The band was led by Mick Thomas, the only continual member throughout the group's history. The single "Father's Day" was nominated for Single of the Year as well as winning Song of the Year at the 1993 ARIA awards. They were renowned for their energetic live performances and in particular their annual Christmas shows at the Central Club Hotel in Swan Street, Richmond held in the lead up to Christmas Eve every year from the late 1980s to 1998.
The band have reunited to play live on a number of occasions since their original breakup. In November 2012 the band were inducted into the EG Hall of Fame, with Mick Thomas stating that the show would be the last time the band performed. The band reunited in March 2021 for two shows in Victoria.