Able Tasmans
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: New Zealand
- Born: 1984 in Whangārei, Northland, New Zealand
- Died: 1996
- Active: 1984 - 1996
Biography
Able Tasmans was a New Zealand indie-rock group formed in 1984 in Whangarei (but then Auckland-based). They disbanded in 1996, with some band-members going on to other bands. The band went through a number of line-up and mood changes since they first surfaced in 1984 as a trio whammying things up for the kids on the dancefloor with a very '60s fun organ-bass-drums sound and songs with titles like 'Nelson the Cat?!!'. For over a decade, the Able Tasmans were one of the most-loved New Zealand bands around.
Genres
Able Tasmans Discography
- A Cuppa Tea and a Lie Down (1987) - Album - rated 3.62/5
- Hey Spinner! (1991) - Album - rated 3.67/5
- Somebody Ate My Planet (1992) - Album - rated 3.59/5
- Songs From The Departure Lounge (2000) - Compilation - rated 3.72/5
Members
- Graeme Humphreys - vocals, keyboards, guitar (1984–1996)
- Peter Keen - vocals, guitar (1984–1996)
- Leslie Jonkers - organ, keyboards (1986–1996)
- Jane Dodd - bass (1990–1996)
- Ronald Young - synthesizer (1990–1992)
- Craig Mason - drums (1990–1996)