Howdy, and thanks for stopping by. Monkey Grunt are Sydney’s Premium Classic Hard Rock Showband. The “Grunts” aim is to deliver high energy driving Classic Rock tunes that pump up the punters and recreate all the energy and passion of those great cover bands you saw during the 1970’s, 80’s & early 90’s Also Known As,
“The Great Aussie Pub Rock Era”
Discover the “Grunts” story below – “LETS GO! ….. LETS GO! ….. LETS GO!”
“FLUFFY GRUNT” – LEAD THROAT & BLUES HARP
EX: Rockyard Duo, BarKode Duo, Gut Feeling & Winding Echo
Andy Abrahamson: Fluffy is quite the Frontman Vocalist to behold. He was born into extreme opulence in Sydney’s prestigious & leafy Mount Druitt area in 1970. Just like his hero Monkey from the TV show “Monkey Magic” Fluffy’s life story is as follows:
“Elemental forces caused the egg to hatch. From it then came a stone monkey. The nature of Monkey was irrepressible! “
A highly experienced and respected performer on Sydney’s Duo scene. Fluff’s Showmanship and Powerful High Energy Live Performances will blow you away.
INFLUENCES: Bob Dylan, Beatles, Eric Clapton, Cold Chisel & John Mellencamp
“GRAY GRUNT” – GUITAR
EX: The Bloodhounds, Karma & Cosmic Egg
Graeme Young: A quiet and unassuming Lead Guitarist who lets his Les Paul guitars and powerful Stack Amplifier do his talking (and singing) for him. Gray has also been known to moonlight as Lead Guitarist for Monkey Grunt spin off band “The Puzzle”.
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“CHRISSO GRUNT” – GUITAR & BACKING THROAT
EX: Amazarak, Mistaken Identity, The 8th Day, Strait Lines, Ironbarkrock, Party Express, Mad Cow & Krazy Kat.
Chris Nagy: Chrisso is a highly experienced Lead Guitarist who cut his teeth playing the 1970’s Pub circuit in Canberra. With his Custom “Zebra” Fender Stratocaster Guitar and his Marshall Stack you will always hear him before you see him. Chrisso also moonlights on lead guitar in Sydney band “OZ Rock Experience“
INFLUENCES: Jimi Hendrix, Ritchie Blackmore, Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton
“GRIFFO GRUNT” – DRUMS & BACKING THROAT
EX: Get it Got it Good, Phantom Agents, Dying Art & Kermudjins
Wayne Griffiths: Griffo, Fruity or Cuz (whatever you wanna call him) is the driving force behind the high energy rhythm section of the Grunt. Active on the Sydney Pub Scene Circuit since the late 1970’s, Griffo Grunt is a true “100 decibel” drummer from the great Australian Pub Rock Era.
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“LUCKY GRUNT” – BASS & BACKING THROAT
EX: Hooligans, The Damned Few, Reckless & Kermudjins
Phil Small: An animal not to be reckoned with. The brute force behind the Grunt. A master of the bottom end who can party like no tomorrow ………. He will be the one that often looks like he has never left Woodstock. Often playing in bare feet and as smelly as it gets ………. but the heart and soul of the band. What a Lucky Grunt he is ……….
INFLUENCES: Chuck Berry, Jimi Hendrix, AC/DC, The Angels and Rose Tattoo
“DICKIE GRUNT” – 1ST RESERVE GUITAR
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Richard Kenna: Original member in “Monkey Grunt” Mark I. Known within the band as “Mr Versatile”. Dickie with his vast array of “Axes” and “Effects Pedals” can go from playing traditional Country like Johnny Cash’s “Ring of Fire” to Southern Rock like Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “I know a Little” to a blazing Slide Guitar Solo like Rose Tattoo’s “Bad Boy For Love”. All without batting an eyelid. Dickie’s full time Gig is as lead guitarist with Sydney Band “The usual Suspects“
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