The Insect (band) Photos by Frank Sebastyian
Formed in Adelaide, South Australia.
The In-Sect rock band was formed in Adelaide in 1965 and was an instant hit in the Australian market as a showband.
The In-Sect rock band was formed in Adelaide in 1965 and was an instant hit in the Australian market as a showband. Their performances were legendary and were such that they could successfully perform to ‘teeny-bopper’ crowd, nightclub or cabaret circuit. This was regarded as quite unique at the time.
The In-Sect was an early Adelaide pioneer of the local recording industry enjoying a number of chart successes on the W&G Label. ‘Let This Be a Lesson’ was the biggest hit written by local songwriter Simon Paul and given heavy airplay by top 5AD DJ Bob Francis and then the others followed suit making it as a chartbuster. The In-Sect also fostered at the time then unknown DJ John Vincent’s recording career by also arranging a contract with W&G. The rest is history with ‘Ow Ya Goin’ racing away as a cult smash hit too.
Frankie and the In-Sect today is a six piece band with special four-part vocal harmony of talented, enthusiastic performers that have a special skill to really get a crowd going initiated by band founder and entertainer Frank Sebastyan.
CONTACT:
Frankie & The Insects – Essential Talent – Entertainment …
Original Members include
Peter Manuel – Keyboards
Frank Sebastyan – Vocals
Phil Wooding – Guitar
The band was most popular during the early sixties.
All other members are being checked for names and further data of the band.
Of the original band here The In-Sect, the three members from left are deceased, sadly. They are Peter Manual – keyboard, Phil Wooding – guitar and Geoff Pretty – drums. R.I.P.
THE IN-SECT as we were in 1969 with two brilliant lead guitarists alternating. They were Russell Job AKA Russell Walker (previously with Barrie McAskill’s Drifters) and Brian Barrell (formerly Bruce Reddick & The Taymen). Russ. was great playing swampy Tony Joe White sounds.
FROM L: Frank Osborne – bass, Russell, Frank Sebastyan, Brian and Doug Johnson – drums.
Photos by Frank Sebastyian