Above: Pete Watson, Danny Finley and Mike Brady during the sixties.
BIOGRAPHICAL DETAILS
Description: Band, Australia
Known For: Hit song – Little Boy Sad
Instruments: Guitar, Bass, Drums, Voice
Music Styles: Rock
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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BIOGRAPHICAL PROFILE
MPD Ltd
Formed in Melbourne, Australia in 1965
Disbanded in 1967.
The name MPD came from the groups christian names.
Mike Brady (guitar, vocals)
Pete Watson (bass, vocals)
Danny Finley (drums)
Other members included.
Phil Blackmore (piano) 1967
Wayne Duncan (bass) 1967
Gary (Dick) Howard (drums) 1967
The band were short lived but made an impact in Australia.
Recording for the GO! label the band mainly did cover versions of post dated hits and playing them in their own style.
Pete Watson was born in England and originally a member of ‘The Phantoms’ in Melbourne.
Mike Brady also born in England, also a member of ‘The Phantoms
in Melbourne.
Danny Finley, a member and drummer of ‘The Saxons’ made up the
trio.
This was the start of successfull but short lived career for the three.
The group supported ‘The Dave Clark Five’ – ‘The Easybeats’- ‘The Rondells’ etc.
Their first single was the Johnny Burnette number ‘Little Boy Sad’
giving the group their first hit.
They appeared on most TV shows and also covered Australia over the years which included touring England as well.
The group later split and went their own ways.
Pete Watson formed ‘Pete Watson’s Rockhouse’ in 1967 and Danny ended up joining the band which became ‘The New MPD Ltd.
Pete Watson became ill and the band eventually split.
While in Perth Pete Watson approached Adelaide band The Harts regarding forming a band as the group were to split. This never eventuated as The Harts were at that time going to disband.
Danny and Rick Springfield formed ‘Wickedy Wak’ – (Not The Brisbane show group).
Danny married then wife ‘Colleen Hewett’ becoming her producer and manager.
Mike Brady formed ‘The Mike Brdy Group’ but would later venture into
songwriting and production.
Mike is mainly known for the Australian rules anthem ‘Up There Gazaly’
which is still heard many times a week.
Mike also wrote ‘Shudup A Your Face’ for Joe Dulcie.
Sadly Pete Watson passed away in Perth in 30th April 1972.
Albums released include
BEST OF MPD Ltd – 1967
WEST SIDE OF LIFE – 1982
MPD Ltd(The Legendary Go! recordings) – 1996
