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The earliest recorded mention of Paul Oakley in Hamilton music history is a thank you note to "the Oakley brothers, Paul and Chris" on the inner sleeve to the [[Book of Martyrs]] album ''[[Purified Seven Times]]'' in 1991.  Between 1991 and 1993 Oakley quickly became a very active figure in a number of Hamilton's prominent "alternative" bands of the day.
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Between 1990 and 1993 Oakley quickly became a very active figure in a number of Hamilton's prominent "alternative" bands of the day.  He was initially a member of [[Zangiacomo's Eastern Tour]] (1990-1991), [[Box of Smarties]] (1991), and [[Clambone]] (1991).
  
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Although better known as a bassist, in about 1991 or 1992 Paul Oakley replaced [[Stan Jagger]] as Book of Martyrs' live guitarist shortly before the band broke up in '92. Roughly around the same time he also replaced [[The Haunting]]'s bassist [[Maria 'Ree' Stead]], before they too broke up.
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In very late 1991 Paul Oakley replaced guitarist [[Stan Jagger]] in Book of Martyrs, but rather than playing guitar became one of two bassists in the band.  He continued to play with them on and off until their final gig in 1993. Roughly around the same time (late '91/early '92) he also replaced [[The Haunting]]'s bassist [[Maria 'Ree' Stead]], before they too broke up.
  
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The Haunting's [[Wheels]] (guitar), [[Paul Tregilgas]] (drums) and Paul Oakley on bass transformed into [[Hapukalypse Now]] with the addition of the Martyrs' [[Jonathan Armstrong]] on vocals, and later, Stan Jagger replacing Wheels.  As a founding member of Hapukalypse Now, Oakley also remained with the band until they broke up in about 1993, or thereabouts.
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From this time with Paul Oakley on bass, The Haunting's [[Wheels]] (guitar) and drummer [[Paul Tregilgas]] (who had also played with Oakley in [[Zangiacomo's Eastern Tour]]) transformed the band into [[Hapukalypse Now]] with the addition of the Martyrs' [[Jonathan Armstrong]] on vocals, and later, guitarist [[Chris Paki]] replacing Wheels.  As a founding member of Hapukalypse Now, Oakley also remained with the band until they broke up in about 1994, or thereabouts.
  
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In 1992 or 1993 the Pauls Oakley and Tregilgas became the rhythm section for Stan Jagger's other band [[King Biscuit]] alongside frontman [[Mark Knighton]] and violinist [[Steven Judd]], rounding out the blues/folk outfit's sound.  Oakley remained with King Biscuit until about 1996, playing on all but their earliest recordings.
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In 1992 the Pauls Oakley and Tregilgas became the rhythm section for Stan Jagger's other band [[King Biscuit]] alongside frontman [[Mark Kington]] and violinist [[Stephen Judd]], rounding out the blues/folk outfit's sound.  Oakley remained with King Biscuit until their final CD release in 1995, playing on all but their very first cassette.
  
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In November of 1995 Paul Oakley - also a keen sportsman - was the instigator of the inaugral AGM for the [[Hamilton Musicians United Cricket Team]].  No actual cricket was played, as most who showed up were recovering from a Guy Fawkes party the night before, while others had not realised that he was serious and had just turned up to drink and swap rock'n'roll stories.  The team, however, does in fact play cricket, and has continued to do so for the past 11 years with members of Hamilton bands too numerous to mention here.
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In November of 1995 Paul Oakley - also a keen sportsman - was the instigator of the inaugural AGM for the [[Hamilton Musicians United Cricket Team]].  No actual cricket was played, as most who showed up were recovering from a Guy Fawkes party the night before, while others had not realised that he was serious and had just turned up to drink and swap rock'n'roll stories.  The team, however, does in fact play cricket, and has continued to do so with members of Hamilton bands too numerous to mention here.
  
 
In 1996 he did another stand-in job as the live bassist for [[The Andes]] shortly before they too broke up.
 
In 1996 he did another stand-in job as the live bassist for [[The Andes]] shortly before they too broke up.
  
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More importantly in '96, however, ''Oakley'' (as he was now known, in order to differentiate between the increasingly inseparable Pauls), Paul Tregilgas and Stan Jagger formed the original line-up of [[Trucker]] with [[The Nerve]]'s frontman [[Jamie Stone]].  Their first gig was at the [[Battle of the Bands 1996]].  Although they did not place in their heat, they won the Wild Card and ended up coming second overall in the competition, Trucking on to bigger and better things between '96 and 2001.  Oakley pulled in for a pit-stop in about '98 or '99 where he was overtaken by a little [[The Datsuns|Datsun]] called [[Dolf de Borst]].
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More importantly in '96, however, ''Oakley'' (as he was now known, in order to differentiate between the inseparable Pauls), Paul Tregilgas and Stan Jagger formed the original line-up of [[Trucker]] with [[The Nerve]]'s frontman [[Jamie Stone]].  Their first gig was at the [[Battle of the Bands 1996]].  Although they did not place in their heat, they won the Wild Card and ended up coming second overall in the competition, Trucking on to bigger and better things between '96 and 2001.  Oakley pulled in for a pit-stop in about '98 where he was overtaken by a little [[The Datsuns|Datsun]] called [[Dolf de Borst]].
  
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Anyway, back in '96 [[Johnny Fist]] was also born, and although neither Oakley nor Tregilgas were in the earliest line-up, Johnny Fist soon became another Oakley/Tregilgas/Jagger band, with a different frontman.  And it still is.
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In 1995 [[Johnny Fist]] was also born, which soon became another Oakley/Tregilgas/Jagger band, with a different frontman.  He may have also played in various incarnations of [[Rumpus Room]] and/or [[Mobile Stud Unit]] during the latter part of the '90s.
  
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It is possible that he may have also played in various incarnations of [[Rumpus Room]] and/or [[Mobile Stud Unit]] during the latter part of the '90s. He was probably also involved with the [[Webclaw Four/For/Flaw]] (which is just something you're supposed to say about these chaps who've been in all these bands) and he has definitely played with [[Mike Miller]] and the [[Tsunami Band]] on many occasions between the '90s and the present time.
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In the year 2000 he went to the UK where he spent four years. In 2004 he came back and played in the various line-ups of Trucker that reunited for the [[Wasted In Heaven EP]] release shows. He also formed [[POP Squad]] with [[Greg Page]] and [[Chris Paki]] who he has played with from 2004, played as the live bassist for the [[Tsunami Band]]'s reformation in 2005, and between 2005 and 2006 has played alongside Stan Jagger and Paul Tregilgas again in [[Disjecta Membra]].
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More recently he has also become a key member of [[POP Squad]] with [[Greg Page]] since____? to the present, and between 2005 and 2006 has played alongside Stan Jagger and Paul Tregilgas again in the most recent incarnation of [[Disjecta Membra]].
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==Bands & Projects==
 
==Bands & Projects==
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[[Book of Martyrs]]
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* [[Zangiacomo's Eastern Tour]] (1990-1991)<br>
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[[The Haunting]]
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* [[Box of Smarties]]<br>
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[[Hapukalypse Now]]
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* [[Clambone]] (1991ish)<br>
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[[King Biscuit]]
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* [[Book of Martyrs]] (1991-1993)<br>
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[[Hamilton Musicians United Cricket Team]]
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* [[The Haunting]] (1991)<br>
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[[The Andes]]
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* [[Hapukalypse Now]] (1992-1994)<br>
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[[Trucker]]
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* [[Big Audio Laxative]] (1992-1994)<br>
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[[Johnny Fist]]
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* [[King Biscuit]] (1992-1995)<br>
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[[Tsunami Band]]
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* [[Hamilton Musicians United Cricket Team]] (1995-2006)<br>
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[[Rumpus Room]]?
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* [[Johnny Fist]] (1995-2006)<br>
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[[Mobile Stud Unit]]?
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* [[The Andes]] (1996)<br>
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[[Webclaw Four/For/Flaw]]?
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* [[Trucker]] (1996-1998)<br>
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[[POP Squad]]
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* [[POP Squad]] (2004-2006)<br>
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[[Disjecta Membra]]
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* [[Tsunami Band]] (2005)<br>
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* [[Disjecta Membra]] (2005-2006)<br>
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Latest revision as of 11:17, 28 November 2012

Between 1990 and 1993 Oakley quickly became a very active figure in a number of Hamilton's prominent "alternative" bands of the day. He was initially a member of Zangiacomo's Eastern Tour (1990-1991), Box of Smarties (1991), and Clambone (1991).

In very late 1991 Paul Oakley replaced guitarist Stan Jagger in Book of Martyrs, but rather than playing guitar became one of two bassists in the band. He continued to play with them on and off until their final gig in 1993. Roughly around the same time (late '91/early '92) he also replaced The Haunting's bassist Maria 'Ree' Stead, before they too broke up.

From this time with Paul Oakley on bass, The Haunting's Wheels (guitar) and drummer Paul Tregilgas (who had also played with Oakley in Zangiacomo's Eastern Tour) transformed the band into Hapukalypse Now with the addition of the Martyrs' Jonathan Armstrong on vocals, and later, guitarist Chris Paki replacing Wheels. As a founding member of Hapukalypse Now, Oakley also remained with the band until they broke up in about 1994, or thereabouts.

In 1992 the Pauls Oakley and Tregilgas became the rhythm section for Stan Jagger's other band King Biscuit alongside frontman Mark Kington and violinist Stephen Judd, rounding out the blues/folk outfit's sound. Oakley remained with King Biscuit until their final CD release in 1995, playing on all but their very first cassette.

In November of 1995 Paul Oakley - also a keen sportsman - was the instigator of the inaugural AGM for the Hamilton Musicians United Cricket Team. No actual cricket was played, as most who showed up were recovering from a Guy Fawkes party the night before, while others had not realised that he was serious and had just turned up to drink and swap rock'n'roll stories. The team, however, does in fact play cricket, and has continued to do so with members of Hamilton bands too numerous to mention here.

In 1996 he did another stand-in job as the live bassist for The Andes shortly before they too broke up.

More importantly in '96, however, Oakley (as he was now known, in order to differentiate between the inseparable Pauls), Paul Tregilgas and Stan Jagger formed the original line-up of Trucker with The Nerve's frontman Jamie Stone. Their first gig was at the Battle of the Bands 1996. Although they did not place in their heat, they won the Wild Card and ended up coming second overall in the competition, Trucking on to bigger and better things between '96 and 2001. Oakley pulled in for a pit-stop in about '98 where he was overtaken by a little Datsun called Dolf de Borst.

In 1995 Johnny Fist was also born, which soon became another Oakley/Tregilgas/Jagger band, with a different frontman. He may have also played in various incarnations of Rumpus Room and/or Mobile Stud Unit during the latter part of the '90s.

In the year 2000 he went to the UK where he spent four years. In 2004 he came back and played in the various line-ups of Trucker that reunited for the Wasted In Heaven EP release shows. He also formed POP Squad with Greg Page and Chris Paki who he has played with from 2004, played as the live bassist for the Tsunami Band's reformation in 2005, and between 2005 and 2006 has played alongside Stan Jagger and Paul Tregilgas again in Disjecta Membra.

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