The Triffids
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: Australia
- Born: May 1978 in Perth, Western Australia, Australia
- Died: 14 August 1989, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
- Active: 1978 - 1989
Biography
The Triffids were an Australian alternative rock band from Perth, formed in May 1978 and led by singer and songwriter David McComb. The classic lineup of McComb, his brother Robert, drummer Alsy MacDonald, bassist Martyn P. Casey, keyboardist Jill Birt and guitarist Graham Lee made five studio albums, including 'Born Sandy Devotional' (1986) with its single 'Wide Open Road', before dissolving in 1989. They entered the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2008.
Genres
The Triffids Discography
- Treeless Plain (1983) - Album - rated 3.83/5
- In the Pines (1986) - Album - rated 3.72/5
- Born Sandy Devotional (1986) - Album - rated 3.95/5
- Calenture (1987) - Album - rated 3.78/5
- The Black Swan (1989) - Album - rated 3.38/5
Members
- David McComb - vocals, guitar, piano, bass (1978–1989)
- Alsy MacDonald - drums, percussion, vocals (1978–1980; 1982–1989)
- Robert McComb - violin, guitar, keyboards, percussion, vocals (1979–1989)
- Martyn P. Casey - bass (1982–1989)
- Jill Birt - keyboards, vocals (1983–1989)
- Graham Lee - guitar, pedal steel, lap steel, vocals (1985–1989)