Bands
This is a list of bands that I have found references to Ian being involved in. Please leave any additions or corrections in the comments at the bottom of the page.
Space
1971-72
With Adrian Falk, Bob Gebbert, David Kain, Robert Taylor, Terry Wilson
Lotus
Have not been able to find any information on this band
Band of Light
1972-74
With Tony Buettel, Phillip Key, Norman Roue, Ray Vanderby
Blackfeather
1975-1977
Blue Aliens
1975
With Roy Johnson, Norm Roue
Rose Tattoo
1976-1977
Evil Rumors
This was the original working name of the band that went on to become X.
With Steve Lucas, Ian Krahe, Geoff Holmes, Eddie Fisher
X
Went through many different incarnations.
1977-1980 – Ian Rilen, Steve Lucas, Ian Krahe, Steve Cafiero
1983-1984 – Ian Rilen, Steve Lucas, Steve Cafiero
November 1984-1990 – Ian Rilen, Steve Lucas, Cathy Green
1993 – Ian Rilen, Steve Lucas, Stefan Berg
Continued to play on an irregular basis with Cathy Green on drums
1997 twentieth anniversary shows – Ian Rilen, Steve Lucas, Geoff Holmes and Eddie Fisher
Later lineup included Ian Rilen, Steve Lucas, Geoff Holmes & Cath Synnerdahl
SARDINE v
1980-1983
Also went through several different lineups.
1980-1981 – Ian Rilen (guitar), Stephanie Rilen (keyboards), Phil Hall (bass), Greg Skehill (drums)
1982 – Ian Rilen (guitar), Stephanie Rilen (keyboards), Johanna Piggot (bass), Barton Price (drums)
April 1982 – Price replaced by John Lloyd
June 1982 – Piggott replaced by Craig Rossi
November 1982 – Lloyd left – Rossi switched to drums. Stuart Dunlop on bass.
Illustrated Men
1984
With Mick Cocks, Georgie Leach, Dallas Royal, Peter Wells
The Big Rider
1990
With Cathy Green, Mark Halstead, Graham Lee, Mia Stone, Stratos
Hell to Pay
1991-1992
With Cathy Green, Spencer P Jones & Tony Biggs
Skindiver
Screw
1996
With Mick Cocks and Paul Demarco
Ian Rilen & the Love Addicts
Sources: Wikipedia; Australian Rock Database; Webcite; Aztec Music; Ian McFarlane, The Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop, 1999, Allen & Unwin, Sydney; Chris Spencer, Zbig Nowara & Paul McHenry, Who’s Who of Australian Rock: Complete Discography of Every Group (5th ed.), 2002, Five Mile Press; Noel McGrath, Noel McGrath’s Australian Encyclopaedia of Rock & Pop, 1984, Rigby;
Hell To Pay split up in December 1992.
Plus, shouldn’t some reference be made to Cath Synnerdahl being in X from 2002-2003. Also, the amazing 20th anniversary shows in 1997 were Ian, Steve, Geoff and Eddie Fisher. And the 1983 X line up split in late 1990 not 1989.
Thanks for that, Mat. I’m having a bit of a break from this site at the moment due to other commitments, but I’ll incorporate your information when I get time to get back onto it soon.
Also, was the short-lived band Screw with Mick Cocks and Paul Demarco that existed around 1996.
Hi, I played keyboards with Phil Keys Band of Light at a number of gigs including a residency in Wollongong in 1974, cheers Ray
Band of Light
1972-74
With Tony Buettel, Phillip Key, Norman Roue, Ray Vanderby
I’m looking for a contact for Geof Holmes for a gig, can you help?
cheers Ray
Thanks Ray, have updated the listing and included your name. I don’t have any contact info for Geoff, unfortunately.