The Syssys, an Adelaide band, were a hit in South Australia’s disco scene during the mid to late 60s. Their debut single, ''Jump Back / Take A Heart'', came out on the Leedon label in 1966, followed by their final record, ''The Singer Not The Song / Baby Don’t Do It'', (which is a favourite of mine) released on the RCA label in 1967. They performed at numerous venues around Adelaide and Elizabeth, even touring Melbourne, and were known as a popular backing band for many artists, including John Farnham at the Octagon Theatre in Elizabeth around 1966. Years later, two of their tracks were re-released on the 60s music compilation 'Big Beat Cellar Scene, The Lost Sounds of Adelaide 1965-70'. On February 28, 2008, while performing with his trio at a jazz club during the Adelaide Fringe Festival, Geoff McAllister tragically suffered a fatal heart attack and died at the age of 63.
Members
Tally Kronberg (vocals), Steve Bilecki (guitar), Greg Hobbs (guitar), Geoff McAllister (bass), Roy Vella (drums), Dave Connock (bass)
SINGLES
''Jump Back / Take A Heart'' 1966 Leedon''The Singer, Not The Song / Baby Don't Do It'' 1967 RCA