Fraternity - Why did it have to be me / Question - 1970 (Bon Scott related)

Fraternity were an Australian rock band which formed in Sydney in 1970 and relocated to Adelaide in 1971. Former members include successive lead vocalists Bon Scott (who later joined AC/DC), John Swan (who also played drums and later had a solo career), and his brother Jimmy Barnes (Cold Chisel). Their biggest local hit was a cover version of "Seasons of Change" which peaked at No. 1 in Adelaide, but nationally it was over-run by the original Blackfeather version. The group won the 1971 Hoadley's Battle of the Sounds with the prize being a free trip to London.

The band recorded their debut single, "Why Did It Have to Be Me?" which was issued on the Sweet Peach label in October. Howe was looking for a lead vocalist and called on Bon Scott, whose group The Valentines had just disbanded. They signed with Nova Agencies who also managed Sydney rockers, Blackfeather and their guitarist John Robinson would often jam with Fraternity. Early gigs were at Jonathon's Disco on Broadway in Sydney.

Members: John Bisset -- keyboards, backing vocals (1970--1973) Tony Buettel -- drums (1970) Bruce Howe -- bass guitar, lead vocals, backing vocals (1970--1973) Mick Jurd -- guitar (1970--1973) Bon Scott -- lead vocals, recorder (1970--1973) John Freeman -- drums (1970--1973) "Uncle" John Ayers -- harmonica, backing vocals (1971--1973) Sam See -- slide guitar, piano (1971--1972) John Swan -- drums, vocals (1974--1976) Peter Bersee -- violin (1974--1976) Jimmy Barnes -- vocals (1975) Mauri Berg -- guitar (1975)




Label: Sweet Peach - SPSP 1-011

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