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[[image:Armstrong.jpg|right|thumb|Tim Armstrong Band]] | [[image:Armstrong.jpg|right|thumb|Tim Armstrong Band]] | ||
| − | ''Tim Armstrong'' was born in Birmingham, England, in 1961 and emigrated to Tokoroa | + | ''Tim Armstrong'' was born in Birmingham, England, in 1961 and emigrated to Tokoroa in 1966. While in Tokoroa, Tim joined a few short lived bands, including ''Metric'', ''Emanon'' and ''Longshot''. In 1981 he formed [[The Politicians]] and subsequently moved the band to Hamilton. |
| − | ''Tim Armstrong band'' was formed in 1986 by [[Tim Armstrong]] after leaving [[The Politicians]]. The band was resident first at [[Zaks]] Nitepub, followed by [[ | + | ''Tim Armstrong band'' was formed in 1986 by [[Tim Armstrong]] after leaving [[The Politicians]]. The band was resident first at [[Zaks]] Nitepub, followed by [[Roxof]], in Hamilton. They later moved to the ''Forge Niteclub'' in Papakura. Moving to the USA and England they changed their name to [[The Kiwi Bandits]], which lasted until 1998, before returning to New Zealand and changing their name back to the [[Tim Armstrong band]]. <br> |
Tim Armstrong won the 'Best Waikato Male Vocalist' award 1993 at the [[Rock 93 FM]] [[Waikato Rock Awards]]. The band also won the 'best recorded work' award with the song ''My New House''. | Tim Armstrong won the 'Best Waikato Male Vocalist' award 1993 at the [[Rock 93 FM]] [[Waikato Rock Awards]]. The band also won the 'best recorded work' award with the song ''My New House''. | ||
| − | + | [[image:ta2010.jpg|right|thumb|''2010'' cover art]] | |
| − | ==Members== | + | ==''Tim Armstrong Band'' Members== |
* [[Tim Armstrong]] - guitar/vocals | * [[Tim Armstrong]] - guitar/vocals | ||
* [[Don McClumpha]] - bass/vocals | * [[Don McClumpha]] - bass/vocals | ||
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* [[Old Kid on the Block]] album, 2009 | * [[Old Kid on the Block]] album, 2009 | ||
* [[2010]] album, 2010 | * [[2010]] album, 2010 | ||
| + | * [[Tomorrow]] album, 2011 | ||
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* ''Here Comes the Sun'' appears on the 1995 compilation [[Bark Number One]] | * ''Here Comes the Sun'' appears on the 1995 compilation [[Bark Number One]] | ||
* ''Separate Lives'' by Tim Armstrong & [[Jacqui Keelan-Davey]] appears on the 1995 compilation [[Bark Number One]] | * ''Separate Lives'' by Tim Armstrong & [[Jacqui Keelan-Davey]] appears on the 1995 compilation [[Bark Number One]] | ||
| + | * ''Grantham St'' appears on the 2015 compilation [[Hamiltune - Rockin' the Tron in the 80's]] | ||
==Published Articles== | ==Published Articles== | ||
Latest revision as of 12:41, 15 February 2019
Tim Armstrong was born in Birmingham, England, in 1961 and emigrated to Tokoroa in 1966. While in Tokoroa, Tim joined a few short lived bands, including Metric, Emanon and Longshot. In 1981 he formed The Politicians and subsequently moved the band to Hamilton.
Tim Armstrong band was formed in 1986 by Tim Armstrong after leaving The Politicians. The band was resident first at Zaks Nitepub, followed by Roxof, in Hamilton. They later moved to the Forge Niteclub in Papakura. Moving to the USA and England they changed their name to The Kiwi Bandits, which lasted until 1998, before returning to New Zealand and changing their name back to the Tim Armstrong band.
Tim Armstrong won the 'Best Waikato Male Vocalist' award 1993 at the Rock 93 FM Waikato Rock Awards. The band also won the 'best recorded work' award with the song My New House.
Tim Armstrong Band Members
- Tim Armstrong - guitar/vocals
- Don McClumpha - bass/vocals
- Nigel Sanderson - drums/vocals
- Alan Grady - drums/vocals (1997-2008)
- Campbell Hapi - Keyboards/guitar(1986-1988)
- Paul Alderton - drums/vocals (1986-1996)
- Lance Healey - Bass (1986-1990)
Releases
- Photograph single, 1986
- Christmas Day single, 1986
- Guilty single, 1991
- Relationships album, 1992
- Grantham Street single, 1993
- Breaking Hearts album, 1993
- Wondering Why album, 1995
- Back to the Basics album, 1998
- Disconnected album, 1999
- Start of an Era album, 2000
- Burning Up album, 2001
- Words of Truth album, 2002
- Covers 1 album, 2002
- Palm Trees in Greenland album, 2003
- Portrait (Greatest Hits) album, 2004
- Covers 2 album, 2004
- Liberty album, 2004
- Through the Ages album, 2005
- Days of Black Leather album, 2006
- Covers 3 album, 2006
- Listen to your Heart album, 2007
- Covers 4 album, 2008
- Old Kid on the Block album, 2009
- 2010 album, 2010
- Tomorrow album, 2011
- Here Comes the Sun appears on the 1995 compilation Bark Number One
- Separate Lives by Tim Armstrong & Jacqui Keelan-Davey appears on the 1995 compilation Bark Number One
- Grantham St appears on the 2015 compilation Hamiltune - Rockin' the Tron in the 80's
Published Articles
- Tim Armstrong interview, Zone Issue 2, September/October 1992, P9-10
