Also known as: Virgil Brothers, The
Origin: Melbourne, Australia
This Melbourne trio was inspired by other deep throated vocal groups like the Walker Brothers and Righteous Brothers. The group formed in early 1968 with original members Mick Hadley (vocals) and former Wild Cherries alum Rob Lovett (vocals) and Malcolm McGee (vocals). It wasn't long however before Hadley left and was replaced by Peter Doyle (vocals). Although all three members could play more than one instrument, they opted not to play their own music and have other session musicians provide it instead. They soon signed to the Parlophone label and issued their debut 45 ('Temptation 'Bout To G…