Also known as: Party Machine, The
Origin: Melbourne, Australia
The Party Machine was an Aussie ensemble that formed in early 1967 with original members Ross Wilson (vocals, guitar), Ross Hannaford (guitar, vocals), Joe Gorski (bass), Peter Curtin (drums) and Mike Edwards (saxophone, flute). Gorski didn't last that long however and was soon replaced with Chris Kinman (bass). Edwards then left shortly thereafter, along with Kinman who was replaced by former Chants member Mike Rudd (bass). It was this foursome that would remain intact for the next few years of their existence. The band was an extremely popular live act in their hometown of Melbourne, but sur…