Uncanny X-Men

The 80s sensation that was Uncanny X-Men are back and it’s like they never stopped performing together and you know what - they are still rockin’.

Who are they you might ask – well Uncanny X-Men are an Australian pop/rock band who formed in Melbourne in 1981.  They fast became a popular live act around the busy Melbourne’s pub scene and would sell out venues due to their popular performances and stage antics of lead singer Brian Mannix.  1985 was the peak year of their popularity where they were seen and heard on every TV channel (Countdown (including several as a hosts), Sounds, Hey Hey Its Saturday) and Radio station and print media across Australia.  In the early days, they had a regular gig supporting Cold Chisel at the Pier Hotel in Frankston. 

In 1982, Mushroom Records signed the band as they knew they were going to explode in popularity - similar to the likes of Skyhooks and Sherbet of the 70s (and Gudinski was right).  The X-Men toured with two major international acts Joan Jett and the Blackhearts (1982) and Rod Stewart (1985).

The band enjoyed a string of chart success with 9 singles (including the very successful 50 years, Everybody Wants to Work and Party), a mini LP, a 12 inch EP and two successful albums (“Cos Life Hurts and What You Give is What You Get!) which reached Double Platinum (100,000 copies) and Gold (35,000 copies) in status.   After 30 years since their last single was in the charts, the band have released a new single called ‘Take it from Me’ which is available on iTunes, Amazon and Spotify.

Now performing live @ The Sphinx with Special guest Jade Holland on Sat, 12th JAN. Doors open 8pm.

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