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The final New Zealand line-up of Glen Moffatt Band, April 2002.
The following musicians appeared at various
times in New Zealand
as part of the Glen Moffatt Band or Guns For Hire.
Chet O'Connell (lead guitar/drums/vocals)
First and foremost a guitar player, Chet played drums in his father's band in Whangarei for several years before moving to Auckland. He has two albums of his own out and a long list of musical achievements. For more, visit the Chet O'Connell web site.
Neil Hannan (bass guitar/vocals)
It's probably easier to list the people Neil hasn't played with. His solid, driving style has featured with many New Zealand bands including Midge Marsden's Country Flyers, Coup D'Etat and Hello Sailor. An accomplished session musician, Neil has also backed the likes of John Rowles, Renee Geyer and Randy Crawford. He also owns and operates Scoop de Loop recording studio in Auckland.
Ricky Ball (drums)
From teenage pop star with The Challenge to long-haired wild man in "New Zealand's ultimate acid band", Ticket, to world-famous-in-New Zealand rock star with Hello Sailor, Ricky has been at the forefront of the band scene in God's own for more than 30 years.
Jeremy Dart (guitar)
An integral part of the Guns For Hire sound through the '90s, Jero left a big hole when he departed for London with Auckland singer-songwriter Donna Dean. As a teen he spent time in pseudo-punk outfit Rank and File before going on to The Waltons in the late 1980s.
Red McKelvie (pedal steel and electric guitars/vocals)
Red is as equally well known in Australia as he is in New Zealand. After playing in several Auckland bands of the 1960s he joined Australia's Flying Circus before releasing a handful of solo singles across the Tasman. In the early '70s he invented and played the signature guitar parts on Richard Clapton's Australian hit "Girls On The Avenue". Red returned to New Zealand soon after to play on almost every country record released here during the late '70s and '80s.
Jono Lonie (fiddle/mandolin)
Jono's inventive playing was a big part of the band for almost six years during the '90s before returning to his home town, Dunedin. Spent time with traditional Celtic band Marannan there before again settling in Auckland. Father of Supergroove bass player Jo Lonie.
Stuart Pearce (keyboards)
Producer extraordinaire, Stuart has been in several top-class New Zealand bands, including Street Talk and Coconut Rough, as well as producing work by Hello Sailor and Al Hunter, and Glen's 'Somewhere In New Zealand Tonight'.
Glenn Ross Campbell (pedal steel guitar)
Legend has it Jimi Hendrix used to drool over Glenn's playing in London in the late '60s. Hailing from California, Glenn crossed the Atlantic with The Misunderstood, had a British top-20 hit with Juicy Lucy and toured with Joe Cocker.
Ian Thomson (drums)
Ian was part of the New Zealand rhythm-and-blues explosion of the late 1960s with the Dark Ages and then The Brew. He is Glen's father-in-law, and has also featured with Gary Harvey and the Night Owls. Click here to view Ian and his proteges.
Gordon Joll (drums)
Gordon is one of the country's most sought-after drummers. He has done much session work since coming to the fore in the mid-1980s with Herbs. He played on Herbs' Joe Walsh-produced 'Homegrown' album and the subsequent New Zealand tour with Walsh. Since his days in that band, Gordon has recorded and toured with Hello Sailor.
Rob Galley (electric and acoustic guitars/backing vocals)
Proficient in most musical styles, Rob has a long band history which kicked off for real with The Furys. He's also served with Pat Urlich, Lorina Harding, The Waltons, The Ya Yas and When The Cat's Away.
Cameron Miller (bass guitar)
Native of Scotland, Cameron played during the early days at Java Jive. Last heard of back in England with "'60s-flavoured pop band" Octopus.
Alastair Dougal (bass guitar)
Bass man for most of the '90s. Tasted success with Top Scientists and Rick Bryant's Jive Bombers in the 1980s before serving time in the Al Hunter Band and Irish band Feck.
Jim Lawrie (drums)
And the drummers keep coming. Jim's CV reads like an encyclopedia of New Zealand rock music. He has spent time with some of the country's biggest recording acts, including Highway, Rockinghorse, Hammond Gamble's Street Talk and Dave McArtney And The Pink Flamingos.
Murray Pomare (drums)
The only drummer known to have sold his car to buy a motorcycle. Where do you put your drums on a motorbike?
Denis Winters (drums)
Resident skinsman for an early period at Java Jive. Denis is a survivor of the late-'60s with such bands as The Zarks and The Omnibus.
Mike Abbott (drums)
Another who filled the drummer's stool at Java Jive, Abby's inventive playing can be heard on Sam Ford's seminal country album 'Unhinged'. He went on to form Irish band Feck with Jono Lonie and Alastair Dougal.
Lisle Kinney (bass guitar)
Most musicians count themselves lucky to be in one hit band in their career, Lisle was in both Hello Sailor and DD Smash during their respective heydays. He was with Guns For Hire for a residency at Auckland's Basement Club in 1995.
Paul Walker (bass guitar)
One-time owner of the Java Jive Cafe, promoter Paul instigated the Sunday night country jam in 1992 which evolved into Guns For Hire. He now fronts Paul Walker's Lapsed Catholics.
Scott Rogers (drums)
Scott has served two stints with Guns For Hire, and has also been part of Tom Sharplin and the Cadillacs and the Greg Johnson Set.
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