The Saints
Founded in 1974 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, The Saints was the most
influential punk and alternative rock band from the land Down Under. While they
were barely acknowledged in the US, they were extremely influential in Europe
and Australia. The group was founded by Chris Bailey (vocals, guitar), Edmund
Kuepper (guitar), Kym Bradshaw (bass) and Ivor Hay (drums, organ). Not able to
secure a record deal in an industry dominated at the time by heavy metal, The
Saints created their own Fatal Records label and released “(I’m) Stranded”,
their debut single, in 1976. The song was...
