Equally frightening and marvellous, The Gordons shook the foundations of New Zealand music literally. The band emerged again many years later to become Bailterspace. Its an unusual story helped in its telling with exclusive interviews with bassist/guitarist John Halvorsen, Flying Nun founder Roger Shepherd and co-traveller videographer Stuart Page. Emerging onto the scene in 1980 as The Gordons, the band created a sound that still resonates over 30 years down the track. The band was made up of: Brent McLachlan drums, John Halvorsen vocals, guitar, bass , Alister Parker vocals, guitar, bass. The band reemerged in 1987 with the name Nelsh Bailter Space, which later changed again to Bailterspace.They received the IMNZ Classic Record award in 2013 for The Gordons 1981 debut album. Bailterspace are doing some dates in NZ. Its a rare thing. Weekend Variety Wireless with Graeme Hill, 8pm - midnight Saturdays and Sundays, on RadioLIVE and streaming live to the Rova app on Android and iPhone.

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