What happened to Thirsty Merc?
A car accident on 22 September 2015 at Streatham, Victoria during a Thirsty Merc tour killed the band’s stage manager and injured drummer Mick Skelton.
Why is Thirsty Merc called Thirsty Merc?
In 2002 they teamed up with Sydney-sider Rai Thistlethwayte to form a band called “Thirsty”; soon after, they moved to Sydney and renamed themselves “Thirsty Merc”. The band’s name comes from a gas guzzling Mercedes Benz which belonged to lead singer Rai when the band was first rehearsing.
When was in the summertime released Thirsty Merc?
2004
In the Summertime/Released
Who is the drummer for Thirsty Merc?
Karl Robertson
Thirsty Merc/Drummers
Karl Robertson is the drummer for Australian rock group Thirsty Merc. As a founding member from 2002, he has performed on all their releases from First Work in September 2003 to the single “The Whole World Reminds Me of You” in December 2008.
What genre is Thirsty Merc?
Rock
Pop
Thirsty Merc/Genres
Who is the lead singer of Thirsty Merc?
Rai Thistlethwayte
Rai Thistlethwayte (born 21 April 1980) is an Australian rock, pop and jazz musician and songwriter. Thistlethwayte is an accomplished pianist, guitarist, and vocalist. He is the lead singer and primary songwriter in the Australian pop rock band Thirsty Merc.
What is the Bondi Rescue theme song?
In the Summertime
The song reached number 43 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart and is used as the theme song for the Australian television program Bondi Rescue….In the Summertime (Thirsty Merc song)
| “In the Summertime” | |
|---|---|
| Length | 3:40 |
| Label | Warner Music Australia |
| Songwriter(s) | Rai Thistlethwayte |
| Producer(s) | Lindsay Gravina |
Where does Rai Thistlethwayte live?
Los Angeles
He is currently based in Los Angeles. As a solo artist, Thistlethwayte performs under the name ‘Sun Rai.
How old is thistlewaite?
41 years (April 19, 1980)
Rai Thistlethwayte/Age
Who sings the ABC summertime song?
Harriet Wheeler
The ABC Summertime song is sung by Harriet Wheeler from the Sunday’s it can be found in the Apple Music app. I’ve looked for an answer to this since it first aired last summer so it’s super cool to read a bit more about it.
What genre is Sun Rai?
R&B/Soul
Jazz
Rai Thistlethwayte/Genres
Who are the members of the band Thirsty Merc?
Thirsty Merc are an Australian pop rock band formed in 2002 by Rai Thistlethwayte (Simon Cook), Phil Stack (bass guitar), Karl Robertson (drums), and Matthew Baker (guitar). In 2004, Baker was replaced by Sean Carey, who was, in turn, replaced by Matt Smith in 2010.
When was Thirsty Merc first extended play released?
Thirsty Merc’s first extended play, First Work, was released on 8 September 2003 by the band’s own label, Don’t Music and was distributed by Warner Music Australia. The five-track CD was independently recorded during downtime at a studio where Thistlethwayte worked.
How many albums has Thirsty Merc sold in Australia?
Having released 4 critically acclaimed albums, over 250,000 album sales under their belt, a finalist in the APRA Song of the Year for 20 Good Reasons (which also reached #1 on iTunes in Australia), 5 ARIA Award nominations, Thirsty Merc have found their way into the fabric of Australia’s musical landscape.