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   MEN AT WORK: General Info
Member Since9/11/2007
Band MembersCOLIN HAY - VOCALS / ELECTRIC & ACOUSTIC GUITARS


RON STRYKERT - VOCALS / ELECTRIC &
ACOUSTIC GUITARS / BASS



GREG HAM - VOCALS / SAX / SYNTHS / HARMONICA



JERRY SPEISER - DRUMS / BACKING VOCALS



JOHN REES - BASS / BACKING VOCALS



1984/85 LINEUP:

COLIN HAY - VOCALS / ELECTRIC & ACOUSTIC GUITARS
RON STRYKERT - VOCALS / ELECTRIC & ACOUSTIC GUITARS / BASS
GREG HAM - VOCALS / SAX / SYNTHS / HARMONICA

CURRENT LINE-UP
REUNION 2008?
InfluencesCOLIN HAY: The Beatles, The Kinks, The Who, The Rolling Stones, The Troggs, The Byrds, Bob Dylan, Booker T & The MGs, Sam & Dave, John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers, The Animals, Joni Mitchell, Jimi Hendrix, Tom Jones, John Martyn, Cat Stevens, Peter Cook & Dudley Moore, Joe Cocker, Free, The Faces, Van Morrison, James Taylor, Otis Redding, Jeff Beck, Traffic, The Pretenders, The Police, Bruce Springsteen, Chris Whitley, Jimmy Webb, Tommy Cooper, Billy Connolly, Francie & Josie, Johnny Cash, Mitch Hedberg, Jose Feliciano, Burt Bacharach, Frank Sinatra, Monty Python, Spectrum, Chain, Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band, The Shuttleworths, Denis Law, George Best, Jim Baxter, Cold Chisel, ACDC, Barry Humphries, Gough Whitlam, Cecilia Noël, Bob Franklin, Kim Gyngell, Gate, Greg Ham, Chad Fischer

RON STRYKERT: The Beatles, The Kinks, The Who, Brian Eno (Another Green World) (My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts) , David Tame, Ravi Shankar, George Harrison, Andy Summers

GREG HAM: Beatles, JC JAZZ, Fortyfives, Johnny Sunburst, Peppermint Jam, Shanks pony, The Dealers, South paw, The soulway express, Wally and the gators, Greg Sneddon, Peter McIan, Dixie jazz, Frogs on toast, Greg Poppleton, Mooncoin, Glen Miller band, Australian Ratpack, Simply bushed, Swing city, The Velvet set, Rob Williams

JERRY SPEISER: John Flynn, Eva Burrows, Helen Caldicott, Fred Hollows, Douglas Mawson

JOHN REES: -
Sounds LikeColin Hay "Down Under"


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   About MEN AT WORK




^FORMED: 1979, Melbourne, Australia
DISBANDED: After The Cargo World Tour late '83
Strykert went on to start a new album 'Two Hearts'
With Hay & Ham but left halfway through the recording.

Formed in 1979 by Colin Hay and Ron Strykert as an acoustic duo, with the later joinning of Jerry Speiser playing drums, John Rees playing bass and Greg Ham playing sax, flute and keyboard.



^The Grace Darling Hotel Collingwood Vic, the men did some of their early gigs here.


^First release was a self pressed "7 with Down under on the b-side

They signed with CBS Records and recorded their first single "Who Can It Be" produced by the american Peter McIan, that was sent to the american radio and reached 1. In 1981 they released their first album, Business as Usual, bringing back their hit now named "Who Can It Be Now?", and a new one, "Down Under", which also was a 1 hit, putting Business as Usual as the 1 album in 1982, taking out Michael Jackson's Thriller from the top. At this year the Men toured USA opening the act for Fleetwood Mac.


^Business as usual number 1 worldwide '83


They received the Grammy as best new artist in 1983, and release in USA their second album, Cargo, bringing such strong new hits like "Overkill" and "It's a Mistake". They started an world tour, passing through the US' Musical Festival that was transmitted live for all the world. One of their shows was released in the video Live in San Francisco, or Was It Berkeley? in 1984. At this year, the manager of the band Russell Deppler sacked Jerry Speiser & John Rees.


^'83's Cargo produced 4 chart singles a Top ten album

Colin, Greg and Ron were back in the studio around Xmas for the recording of their third album, released in 1985 named Two Hearts, now no more produced by McIan, but by Colin, Greg & Ron. It had some singles released but didn't get so much attention, still it went gold. After the release of Two Hearts, Greg and Ron also left the band, and Colin toured with other musicians. After the tour Men at Work was over.


^'85's Two Hearts marked the end but went gold with two chart singles

In 1987 Colin Hay released his first solo album, named Looking for Jack, still on CBS Records, which had the single "Hold Me" as Top 40 song in USA. Greg Ham was producing soundtracks and acting in gold australian productions, guested at Colin Hay's concerts. Colin Hay also stared some movies, like "Wills & Burke" and "Georgia" with Judy Davis, he also was a guest VJ for MTV.

Colin formed a band named The Colin Hay Band in 1988 for touring, it was formed with Gerry Hale, Paul Gadsby and Robert Dillon. In 1990 they released the album Wayfaring Sons, now on MCA Records, which had a 1 hit in Brazil, with the song "Into My Life", and this success brought Colin to the world-known Rock in Rio festival at Rio de Janeiro.

Colin went independent and released in 1992 through Trafalgar Records his third solo album & was acoustic, named Peaks & Valleys, with the featuring of his sister Carol in some backing vocals. In 1994 Colin created his own record label, Lazy Eye Records America Inc., and through it released his forth album, Topanga, with the featuring of musicians from all his career, like Paul Gadsby and Robert Dillon from Colin Hay Band, Chad Fischer from Lazlo Bane, Carol Hay and even Greg Ham from Men at Work.


^Colin Hay's 1994 album Topanga featured Greg Ham of Men At Work

After so many requests Colin formed Men at Work again with Greg Ham, for a tour in South America. The concerts in Brazil resulted in Men at Work's fourth album, Brazil '96 a live recording & saw a new version of the band but with only two original members. The other members absents showed, filled by session musicians and slowly the new lineup disbanded again. At this same year, Colin recorded a new version for "Overkill" with the band Lazlo Bane. Colin already has acted in movies like "Cosi" and "Heaven's Burning". Back in studio was Colin & Greg for the recording of "The Longest Night", a song composed by Greg Ham. Followed a re-release of the Brazil album & this track was added as a bonus.


^Promo shoot for Men At Work Brazil

Colin went on further solo, in 1998 he released his fifth album, Transcendental Highway.

Colin composed and sung the song "Misty Bay" with his wife, the latin-singer/composer/dancer Cecilia Noel. He also acted in the movie "The Craíc" with Jimeoin, a new acoustic version of "Down Under" is on the soundtrack of this movie.

Colin released a new acoustic album in 2000, named Going Somewhere, bringing the main songs played at his acoustic concerts that were not on Peaks & Valleys. Colin Hay & Greg Ham went as Men At Work for the closing act for the Ending Cerimonies of Sydneys Olympics, playing "Down Under". Paul Hogan released the movie "Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles" and used "Down Under" as the main soundtrack, in a new version with the featuring of Cecilia Noel & The Wild Clams. Colin is now in the end production phase of his seventh solo. Men at Work has no preview of any release. But all original members of the band are still working in the music industry today.


^ Men At Work Co-founder & songwriter Ron Strykert (Summer 2007)

Ron Strykert visited Greece then settled down after the band split in '85 and setup home in Montana and went on to do his own style of music which included the use of bhajans & sanskrit. Ron also played with bassist Eddie T (Tsuru) at the Bozeman bass bash in mid 2007. Ron also a guitar coach gives private lessons. Ron Strykert's new album 'Paradise' is out now and you can catch him playing in and around Montana. Visit his myspace for more info.

Jerry Spesier has been in a few bands since his departure from Men At Work namly 'Wheres Claire' / 'The City' and latest project has been working with Australian band 'Frost'. Jerry is also an organisational trainer and business coach for Ethyka in Melbourne. John Rees is still active in music.

Colin Hay's new album & single 'Are you looking at me?" is out now.

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JEFF RUSH





Oct 13 2008 11:59 PM

HEY MAN...

THANX FOR THE ADD !

KEEP IT ROLLIN'

Ricky Moody Songwriter USA )





May 16 2009 1:42 AM

HELLO FROM AMERICA..YALL HAVE A GREAT SOUND.PEACE....RMOODY
Soulboy





May 1 2009 9:01 AM

I know you.
Just one of the new songs
on my player.
You are more than welcome
to listen.
Feedback would be nice.
Love, Peace and Harmony
Joe
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Jun 23 2009 5:17 AM

Hope your week is off to a great start. Stay cool!

Daniel Sweet
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☠SIX STRING RAZOR☠





Jul 3 2009 1:25 AM

Hey MEN AT WORK,
Hope you're doing well, just wanted to drop by and tell you to check out my band ?EXCITER? at myspace.com/excitermusic. Listen to the tunes, let us know what you think and, if you haven't already, do us the favor of adding us.

Thanks for supporting us & local music!!!

~Sargon
Mark





Jul 5 2009 4:29 AM

Still love the songs brother
Love to here from ya
Mush on!!!!!!!!!!!!
80s-Rock





Nov 10 2008 2:20 PM

Have a Rockin' week!
Malaker & Baransky





Dec 2 2008 3:38 PM

Have A Great Week!
Glen Rock





Jan 24 2009 7:58 PM

Thanks for the Add!
You Guys Still Rawwk!
Peace.
GREG HAM





Jun 9 2009 11:20 PM

Men at Work -It's a mistake Live in Dortmund 1983
Ronaldo Junior





Oct 14 2008 5:33 AM

Thanks for the add!

All the best...


...from Brazil

RONALDO JUNIOR
C00P





Oct 14 2008 5:45 AM

Good songs and good times
Lothlórien





Feb 7 2009 7:24 PM

hi
UnderGround





Feb 13 2009 5:24 AM

Thanks for the add !!!
Hello from Hellas.
Inside Out Acoustic





Feb 13 2009 6:00 AM

Thanks for the Add!
You Guys Rawwk!
Peace.
Hounds Of Merry





May 21 2009 10:09 PM

Thanks for the friendship guys, we love all your tunes! Have a great weekend. Cheers -H.O.M
UOI Music Tribute





May 23 2009 7:46 PM

thanks for the add, love the band's work, made me want to live down under
FraZe





May 23 2009 10:24 PM

Hello ,

I wish you a very nice Week-end

Greetings from France !
Ricky Moody Songwriter USA )





Jun 1 2009 8:50 PM

HELLO FROM AMERICA..YALL HAVE TALENT..PEACE..RICKY MOODY
eLi





Jun 3 2009 8:20 AM

Hey guys! Thanks so much for the add. I have always been a huge of fan of the band. -Eli
Salud Musical





Mar 7 2009 4:58 PM

¿Eres músico? Participa rellenando nuestro primer formulario genérico de recopilación de datos. Entre todos los formularios enviados se procederá a sortear 5 programas de preparación físical para el músico, totalmente personalizados y gratuitos.


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*Se sorteará de forma totalmente aleatoria. Sólo será válido un formulario por persona, cancelándose todos sus envíos si hay dos o más bajo el mismo nombre. Los ganadores obtendrán un programa de preparación física específica y tendrán la posibilidad de realiazar una grabación de su enseñanza, aplicación y evolución que posteriormente será publicada (bajo aceptación individual) en nuestra página web. La fecha límite de entrega de formularios es hasta el 31 de Diciembre de 2009.
Michael Fugazi





May 16 2009 1:38 AM

G'day fellas, thanks for the add! Your music is in a wonderful store of memories treasured in my thoughts of both here and in England!
Wishing you all the greatest and finest!
Irma aKa Jet





May 16 2009 1:41 AM

Thanks for accepting my friend request! Have a great week!
DIMAL -------- DOLLA R.I.P





May 16 2009 5:40 AM

thanx 4 addin' me...
whats really good ?
holla atcha boy !
peace
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lorraine





May 16 2009 11:30 AM

thx men at work for the add hope u are well have a great weekend tc hugs lorraine
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