The State (band)

The State
Also known as	The Cutters
Years active	1987–1989
Labels	Wheatley Bros
Associated acts	Southern Sons
Members	Phil Buckle Peter Bowman Virgil Donati Geoff Cain

The State was an Australian band previously known as the Cutters. Their single "Real Love" saw them nominated for the 1989 ARIA Award for Best New Talent. After the State, all four members went on to form Southern Sons with Jack Jones.

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