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THE BAND

Fred Loneragan
Vocals
Tim Doyle
Guitar
Tony Starr
Keyboards
Nick (Nero) Swan
Bass
Henri Downes
Drums
Warren McLean
Drums
John Mackay
Drums

Machinations

Machinations formed around Tim Doyle and Tony Starr in 1979, using what electronic instruments they could find.

Their school friend Fred Loneragan joined as singer and they played their first show at Garibaldi's in Darlinghurst, Sydney in early 1980.

The band received their first overseas exposure when the single Pressure Sway (July 1983) became an American dance floor hit, reaching the Billboard Dance Chart, and the Top 10 play list at LA radio station KROQ-FM.