Tough Melbourne beat group originally called The Pressmen. They were discovered by Pinocchios owner Garry Spry. In 1965 they auditioned for the job as house band at Pinocchio's night club. Pincocchios promotions manager, Jeff Joseph liked what he saw and booked them for a six-month residency. This also saw a name change to The Wild Colonials. In the same year they had regular appearances on TV in Melbourne and Sydney and scored a recording contract with EMI that saw them release three singles on their HMV imprint. Their version of The Pretty Things' ''Get The Picture'', has become something of a classic of Australian '60s rock. In Jan 1966 they supported the Herman's Hermits and Tom Jones tour of Australia. Midway through 1966 Frank Main departed and was replaced by Peter Nicholl (ex-The Flies). They disbanded in 1967. Mick Flinn would later turn up in The Mixtures. Peter Nicholl died in 2004.
Members
Frank Main (guitar), Peter Nicholl (vocals/guitar), Lindsay Shah (guitar), Mick Flinn (bass/vocals), David Panther (drums)
SINGLES
''Downtown Blues / I Only Have Eyes For You'' 1965 HMV
''Ain't That Lovin' You Baby / Roses Are Red''
(#77) 1965 HMV
''You Are My Destiny / Get The Picture'' 1966 HMV