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Artist bio
The Church is an alternative rock band which formed in Sydney, Australia in 1980. Initially linked in with neo-psychedelia acts of the period, their music later became largely defined by the interplay of guitarists Marty Willson-Piper and Peter Koppes coupled with the abstract lyrics of bassist/singer Steve Kilbey. Their debut album, Of Skins and Heart (1981), earned them their first radio hit "The Unguarded Moment". They were originally signed to EMI's Parlophone label, but record company dissatisfaction led to them being dropped overseas, which limited their exposure early on. Read more
After signing to Arista in 1988, they saw their largest international success with the album Starfish and the American Top 40 hit "Under The Milky Way" which resurfaced on the soundtrack of the cult movie "Donnie Darko". Whilst the band remain feted by their peers, subsequent commercial success proved elusive: 1990s follow-up album "Gold Afternoon Fix" failed to capitalise on their success, and the band weathered several line-up changes after its release, first losing long-term drummer Richard Ploog, then Peter Koppes following 1992s "Priest = Aura". Although he remained in The Church, in 1990 Marty Willson-Piper started a long tradition of multi-tasking by joining British rock band All About Eve to replace departing guitarist Tim Bricheno - he was to continue playing with All About Eve until early 2003.
Reduced to a two-piece, Kilbey & Willson-Piper re-grouped with the assistance of drummer/producer Tim Powles to record 1994's "Sometime Anywhere", before Peter Koppes rejoined the band during the recording of the follow-up, 1996s "Magician Among the Spirits". A string of critically acclaimed albums followed. The band (with Powles taking the drum stool permanently) continue to produce music and play live, and enjoy a significant cult fanbase.
They have played many 'farewell' concerts but thankfully they keep playing live!
After signing to Arista in 1988, they saw their largest international success with the album Starfish and the American Top 40 hit "Under The Milky Way" which resurfaced on the soundtrack of the cult movie "Donnie Darko". Whilst the band remain feted by their peers, subsequent commercial success proved elusive: 1990s follow-up album "Gold Afternoon Fix" failed to capitalise on their success, and the band weathered several line-up changes after its release, first losing long-term drummer Richard Ploog, then Peter Koppes following 1992s "Priest = Aura". Although he remained in The Church, in 1990 Marty Willson-Piper started a long tradition of multi-tasking by joining British rock band All About Eve to replace departing guitarist Tim Bricheno - he was to continue playing with All About Eve until early 2003.
Reduced to a two-piece, Kilbey & Willson-Piper re-grouped with the assistance of drummer/producer Tim Powles to record 1994's "Sometime Anywhere", before Peter Koppes rejoined the band during the recording of the follow-up, 1996s "Magician Among the Spirits". A string of critically acclaimed albums followed. The band (with Powles taking the drum stool permanently) continue to produce music and play live, and enjoy a significant cult fanbase.
They have played many 'farewell' concerts but thankfully they keep playing live!