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PEARL COAST - Band Member Profiles...
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Peter DEAN,
who has been a part of the Australian music industry most of his life, is the founding member of 'The JETS', being one of the best known and popular bands in Perth. 'The JETS', was a hard rock classic band playing cover music such as 'AC/DC' and 'THE ANGELS' The band quickly built a solid reputation for always putting on a big show with lots of fireworks, good musical talent, and playing great music. The bands performance was always very professional in all aspects, with Peter DEAN-vocals/bass, and featuring many great players like Paul FELTON (Houserockers/Sitting Bull) guitar, Cam and Lino DELROIO (Boys) Guitars. The band became very popular with the beer/bourbon drinkers and yobbos, as well as the biker movement, playing most of the tattoo shows and biker festivals, such as Bindoon Rock and Sandhurst Run. Throughout the years 'The JETS', also pulled in a huge crowd when performing at venues such as the “Raffles Hotel”. 'The JETS', grew in popularity and with a strong fan-base, spent most weeks playing to packed crowds, often
with over 3000 plus patrons rockin to their sound. Despite 'The JETS', awesome popularity, Peter DEAN, had enough of the internal politics and decided to fold instead. Peter DEAN, later went on to form the successful PEARL COAST cover band. However, following the amicable disbandment of PEARL COAST in 2004, Peter DEAN relocated to the East Coast.
==> For more information about Peter DEAN
'Click Here'.
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Originally from Adelaide, Rod COXELL has been involved
in the music industry for over 30 years, as both a performer and a writer. Rod COXELL has played in various bands including VAMPYRE and CURFEW. Rod relocated to WA in 1976, performing in bands such as GEOFF BROWNRIGG AND THE MAIN TITLE Band, GRAPEVINE, CURFEW, FM, LASER BLADES, TEQUILA SUNRISE, and became very well known around the Perth music scene. Rod also profiled on the television programme “Good Morning Perth”. Rod COXELL went on to become a well-known soloist, and performed all over Perth and regional WA. In 2000 Rod COXELL become a member of the popular PEARL COAST band. During this time Rod was also asked to step into the popular, and well-known Perth rock band 'The JETS'. Rod participated as one of the guitarists in performances at the “Raffles Hotel” in 2001 and 2002. With the amicable disbandment of PEARL COAST in 2004, Rod decided to return to his previously successful solo show. Rod also intents to further develope his recording studio, where he produces various forms of music media including; jingles, backing tracks and commercials for radio, television, web pages and such like.
==> For more details visit the official site of
Rod COXELL
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'Jeff OLIVER' has been involved in the Australian Music Industry for over 30 years, and in this time has established a well-known reputation for being one of Western Australia's most talented drummers. 'Jeff OLIVER' is originally from Melbourne, and shortly after relocating to Darwin, Jeff became the resident drummer for most of the local bands there, before moving to Perth. 'Jeff OLIVER' is a former member of popular IAN KENNY BAND, and has played in a number of other well-known bands, including the POOR BOYS, best-known for their number one hit 'More Wine Waiter Please'. 'Jeff OLIVER' has toured with Australia's leading Blues musician, MATT TAYLOR and the band
'CHAIN', and has supported famous acts such as 'STATUS QUO', 'JIMMY BARNES', and 'DEEP PURPLE'. Jeff was invited by Peter DEAN, to join up as the Drummer for popular Australian band PEARL COAST and has been performing with them for the past two and a half years. With the amicable disbandment of PEARL COAST in 2004, Jeff has decided to pursue his musical career in America sometime next year (2005). In the meantime, Jeff plans to take some well-deserved time off, having spent over the past eighteen months straight touring on the road.
==> Learn more about Jeff OLIVER in a Personal Interview
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PEARL COAST was the brainstorm of PETER DEAN former lead singer and bass guitarist for legendary, hard-hitting, rock 'n' roll band 'THE JETS'. ROD COXELL was the lead guitarist, and also a former member of THE JETS', and other well-known bands. PEARL COAST drummer
JEFF OLIVER is well-known for performing in high profile bands such as 'CHAIN'. PEARL COAST had been going strong for the past few years, really taking off in the music scene, at the same time building a solid reputation as a real crowd pleaser, whilst playing support for many leading acts. PEARL COAST were best-known mainly as a touring band, travelling throughout regional Western Australia. During this time they developed quite a reputation for their professionalism and ability to perform to high standards, and playing a variety of popular music ranging from the 70’s to present day. PEARL COAST was also reputed as being one of the “hardest working little bands” in Western Australia, and they
supported such bands as 'The ZEP BOYS' at recent events in Perth. Early in 2004 PEARL COAST became a regular support band for the 'JIMMY BARNES' regional tours. In 2003 the band featured on an episode of the ABC’s “New Dimensions” hosted by GEORGE NEGUS. When you put three talented muso's like this together, with all of the band members having over thirty years experience in the Australian music industry. you can expect the result
to be a top-notch, energy packed, crowd pleasing rock
'n' roll experience, and PEARL COAST never failed to deliver what their audience wanted. For those with an appreciation for solid musical talent and who liked being entertained, the chance to see these guys play on stage was an opportunity not to be missed. These guys knew how to deliver a live Rock 'n'
Roll sensation, which is sure to live on in the memories of many a fan.
Following the leading member’s desire to return home to the East Coast, the amicable disbandment of PEARL COAST occurred in 2004. After relocating to the East Coast, PETER DEAN will hopefully continue his musical career. ROD COXELL has returned to his previously successful solo show, as well as further developing his recording
studio. JEFF OLIVER has plans to pursue his musical
career in America sometime next year (2005).
==> For more information about PEARL COAST 'CLICK HERE'
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