Peter Fenton (musician)
| Crow | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Sydney, Australia |
| Genres | Rock |
| Years active | 1986–1999 2007 - Present Day |
| Labels |
rooArt Records BMG Nonzero |
| Associated acts | Registered Nurse Odette |
| Website | [1] |
| Members |
Peter Archer (vocals/guitar) Peter Fenton (vocals/guitar) Jim Woff (bass) Richard Andrew (drums) |
| Past members | Andy Marks (drums) John Fenton (drums) |
Crow are an Australian rock band that is best known for three albums released in the 90s. Founded by songwriters Peter Fenton and Peter Archer in Sydney in 1986, Crow ceased all activity in 1999, only to begin playing again in 2007. In 2009, they recorded an album of new material. Mixed by Jim Moginie (Midnight Oil), the album was released in 2010.
In 1998, the respected Australian music magazine Juice labeled Crow as the 'best band in Australia since The Birthday Party'. With releases on Phantom, Half A Cow, RooArt and BMG, Crow's evocative and influential music is widely acknowledged as having left an indelible mark upon the Australian musical landscape. In 1993 they received an ARIA nomination for best record.
From 1988 to 1992 Crow was a notoriously shambolic affair that could easily derail though equipment failures. Bringing performances to a jolting stop. Driven by the nervy personalities of brothers Peter (guitar, vocals) and John (drums) and combined with the combustible bassist Jim Woff and lead guitarist Peter Archer, Crow was highly unpredictable. The original bass player and founding member was Paul Gormack, who left the band just prior to the recording of the debut album
Crow recorded their debut album My Kind of Pain in Chicago in 1992 with Steve Albini (Big Black) as producer. The record was subsequently re-mixed by local Tim Whitten before release. It was an album that reflected a more mature sound particularly evident in 'Railhead' and the inventive dual vocals of 'How and Why Wonder'. John Fenton left the band after the Chicago recording and was replaced by Tina H Stevens, shortly followed by Andy Marks from Lunarcide.
During that period, Crow supported many touring acts such as Straitjacket Fits, Pavement, Sebadoh and The Verlaines.
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