Fraternity (band)

Fraternity were an Australian rock band that formed in Sydney in 1970 and relocated to Adelaide in 1971. Former members include successive lead vocalists Bon Scott (who later joined AC/DC), John Swan (who also played drums and later had a solo career), and his brother Jimmy Barnes (Cold Chisel). Their biggest local hit was a cover version of "Seasons of Change", which peaked at No. 1 in Adelaide, but nationally it was overrun by the original Blackfeather version. The group won the 1971 Hoadley's Battle of the Sounds with the prize being a free trip to London. Fraternity went through various line-ups and was renamed as Fang (on British tour), Fraternity (again). In the late 70s some Fraternity former members created the bands Some Dream and Mickey Finn. Mickey Finn disbanded in 1992.

Fraternity
Fraternity: (L–R) Bruce Howe, Mick Jurd, John Freeman, John Bisset, Bon Scott
Background information
Also known asFang
OriginSydney, New South Wales, Australia
GenresProgressive rock, psychedelic rock, boogie rock, blues rock
Years active1970 (1970)–1973, 1974 (1974)–1975
LabelsGrape Organisation, Sweet Peach, Raven, RCA
Past membersBruce Howe
Mick Jurd
John Bisset
Tony Buettel
Bon Scott
John Freeman
John Eyers
Sam See
Mauri Berg
Peter Bersee
John Swan
Jimmy Barnes
Websitefraternitybandofficial.com.au
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