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THE BAND
Gino Cunnico
Vocals Bruce Maddon
Keyboards James Kelly
Guitar Paul 'Sheepdog' Wheeler
Bass Tony Bolton
Drums Tony Bowman
Guitar, vocals Bob Daisley
Bass Derek Fitton
Vocals Kerrie Biddell
Vocals Mike Howlett
Bass Rory Thomas
Keyboards
The (Gino) Affair
Sydney band The Affair were originally known as The Gino Affair,
led by 16-year-old singer/child actor, Gino Cunnico.
The name change came at the start of 1967 and Cunnico left
mid-year to join The Executives. His place was taken in the band
initially by Derek Fitton (ex-Derek's Accent), and then Kerrie
Biddell.
The Affair were always a polished and professional pop band,
and they won the Vocal Group final at the 1968 Hoadley's
National Battle of the Sounds in 1968.
Festival Records issued two singles by The Affair; Shoeshine
Boy (July 1968) and Money Can't Buy Me Love
(October 1969). The band broke up at the end of 1969 after
moving into a series of club, cabaret and television
residencies.
Kerrie Biddell went on to a very successful solo jazz career
while Paul Wheeler joined Billy Thorpe & The Aztecs. Mike
Howlett went to the UK where he played with Gong before becoming
an in-demand producer.
