Original line-up: John Justin, Paul Hines , Gordon Pitt and Carl Manuel.
Frontman John Justin was well known on the early 1980s Melbourne scene via his New Romantic glam rock bands Modesty and An Affair. Modesty comprised Justin, Shane Hayton (keyboards), Anthony Tavasz (bass) and Peter Black (drums). By August 1982, Modesty had evolved into An Affair when Stu Storm (keyboards) took over from Hayton, guitarist Peter Cook (ex-James Freud and the Radio Stars) took over from Black on drums and Anthony Moore (bass) replaced Tavasz. Early influences included Ultravox, Japan, Spandau Ballet and Duran Duran. An Affair broke up in 1983. Justin signed to Wheatley Records and issued his debut, solo single `It's Magic' in October 1984. For his next step towards commercial acceptance, Justin drew heavily on Marc Bolan and T. Rex for inspiration. Indeed, the name of his new band, The Thunderwings, was derived from a 1972 T. Rex B-side (to `Metal Guru'). John Justin and the Thunderwings' debut album, Justice (September 1986), was brimming with swaggering glam-pop material like the singles `Flash King Cadillac' August 1986, `Justice' November and `Little Miss Love' February 1987. `Flash King Cadillac' peaked at #20 on the Melbourne charts. More great art work from Henry DeRooy. flac
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