Supernaut

Perth band Supernaut was formed by English migrants Gary Twinn (vocals), and brothers, Chris and Joey Burnham (guitar and drums respectively), and Australian Phillip Foxman on bass.

Supernaut signed with PolyGram and in the middle of 1976, 'I Like It Both Ways' was released as their first single. Melbourne radio picked up on the song right away but it was the band’s appearance on ABC’s Countdown that really brought Supernaut to the Australian public’s attention. Around the country, radio stations banned the song because of lyrical content. But, after an appearance on TV Show Bandstand, and yet another on Countdown, 'Both Ways' hit number one on the record charts.

With all engines firing Gary, Chris, Joe and Philip began a relentless schedule of touring, TV shows, and of course, recording a follow-up single. On the tail of 'Both Ways', 'Too Hot To Touch', hit the top spot and by Christmas Supernaut had a gold album.

Amidst all of these events came the Australian music industry’s annual King of Pop awards. Supernaut were presented with two awards: best new band, and best video for ‘I Like it Both Ways’. Incredibly in almost a year the lads had taken the ride of a lifetime. From leaving school and home to becoming rock stars.

More singles followed,  ‘Young and Innocent’, ‘The Kids are out tonight’, and ‘Unemployed’, all charting top 20. A new album, The Nauts, was released by Wizard Records, and featured the critically acclaimed ‘Spies’, and their last single, ‘I don’t want to be like you’.

In 1981 the band relocated to London, England and broke up.  They reformed in 2007 for the Countdown Tour across the country.

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Source: Phillip Foxman