The Models

Formed in the late 1970's The Models had a major influence on the Melbourne and Australia-wide music scene. There first album ABCDEFG was well received by audiences on the live pub circuit but commercially not a hit. Cut Lunch their follow up was the same. Probably one of the best bands Australia has ever produced, driven by Sean Kelly's compositions they moved to a hibrid of alternative meets commercial.

When James Freud (real name Colin McClinchey) joined the band they created a fantastic album The Pleasure of Your Company. It was critically acclaimed but failed to do well in sales. At this point the band reassessed themselves and went to a more radio friendly format.

Andrew Duffield (a major influence on the bands sound departed) and was replaced by Roger Mason on keyboards - Roger has done movie sound tracks for various projects including ABC's MDA. The band released their most successful work with the singles Out a Mind, Out a Site and the James Freud tune Barbados. They feature on the Australian Made Tour of 1986 with INXS and Jimmy Barnes.

Original members

• Sean Kelly, guitar and vocals
• Andrew Duffield, keyboards
• Mark Ferry, bass
• Buster Stix, drums

Replacements

• James Freud, pseudonym for Colin McClinchey
• Roger Mason, keyboards