Herbs headed straight up
Wanganui Herald 1984
Time out Rock Music With Dave Rogerson
Herbs headed straight up
When “Pacific reggae” band Herbs formed late in 1980 after a musicians’ meeting in a south Auckland classroom, they decided top plan for international recognition.
Time Out Rock Music with Dave Rogerson
Sure, we’d heard it all before – there probably isn’t a band in New Zealand that hasn’t dreamed Of fame. But Herbs suceeded where many others failed.
Now, after four succes sive appearances at Sweetwaters, support gigs for Stevie Wonder,Black Slate and UB40 various singles, two albums, national tours ‘and two Pacihc itineraries (one including HongKong), the band can say it has achieved its aim.
And it shows no sign of quitting now. Herbs recently finished recording a third album “Long Ago”, at Auckland’s Mascot Studios, The album is for summer release and the band is currently on a ” Long Ago NZ” national tour to publicise it.
Over the past couple of years, the band has had some line-up changes, but the founding duo of Dillworth Karaka (rhythm guitar, vocals) and fred Faleuauto (drums, vocals) is still there to provide continuity.
Other member are Jack Allen (bass,Vocals), Tama Lunden (Keyboards, vokals) Carl Perkins (percussion , vocals), Willie Hona (lead guitar, vocals) and Morrie Watini (saxophone) Any song written and recorded by New Zealanders and released in this country between August 17, 1984, was eligible for nomination by record companies.
There were 26 nomination, which were for warded to all commercial radio stations, where local panels selected their top 10 songs.
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