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The groups members were all born around 1978 in the iconic town of Launceston, Tasmania. Singer/Guitarist Carl Fidler and Guitarist Glenn Moorhouse began making music in their early 20’s they were later joined by Drummer Randall Stafford and Bassist Corey Gilham to form inevitably what is now known as BLACKJAPAN. Between the years of 2001 and 2005, known as ‘The Dead Abigails’, the band played alongside greats such as INXS, Incubus, Grinspoon, The Whitlams, Motor Ace and many more. They toured extensively throughout the UK playing well know festival ‘Party in the Park’ @ Ripley Castle in front of 30,000 people. In 2004 the group received the OZ Music Ambassador award along with John Butler Trio and Motor Ace, and their music is continually played on Big Brother, McLeod’s Daughters, and Young Lions. Changing their name in 2008, more so than ever, 4 good mates come together, with diverse musical tastes to blur the lines between pop and rock.