His Majesty (band)
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A glam pop-rock group formed in around 1976 by brothers Colin
and Denny Burgess, both former members of the popular aussie rock group The Masters Apprentices
. Featuring a female Japanese vocalist, Ukiko, Colin Williams on guitar and Mitch Smith, keyboards. The band recorded a string of largely unsuccessful singles, one single however titled 'C me comin' made it onto the big screen nationally throughout Australia as the opener for the movie blockbuster 'Ghostbusters', a historical first for Australia.
In 1986 and again in 1992-93 His Majesty were the Australian backing band for the late American entertainer Tiny Tim
(Tiptoe through the tulips
fame), with whom they appeared on two of his last ever recorded albums. 1992 saw the band include two new members, American keyboardist Claude Woodward formerly of Perth band 'Visitor' and a new lead guitarist in John Botica formerly of the UK post punk band 'The Labrats'.
The band went through a number of lineup changes throughout the mid 90's eventually changing its name to Good Time Charlie. This band recorded an album titled 'Adults Only'. The album had actually begun production in the late 80's at Alberts Studios in Sydney with a number of the original guitar tracks performed by John Robinson formerly of Sydney rock band 'Black Feather'. Robinson was also the original producer for the album.
Katie Burgess, Colin's daughter, is NOT married to Danny DeVito.
Colin Burgess
Colin Burgess is an Australian musician who was the first drummer in The Masters Apprentices from 1968–72 and was the original drummer with the rock band AC/DC....
and Denny Burgess, both former members of the popular aussie rock group The Masters Apprentices
The Masters Apprentices
The Masters Apprentices were an Australian rock band fronted by mainstay Jim Keays on lead vocals, which formed in 1965 in Adelaide, South Australia, relocated to Melbourne in February 1967 and attempted to break into the United Kingdom market from 1970, before disbanding in 1972...
. Featuring a female Japanese vocalist, Ukiko, Colin Williams on guitar and Mitch Smith, keyboards. The band recorded a string of largely unsuccessful singles, one single however titled 'C me comin' made it onto the big screen nationally throughout Australia as the opener for the movie blockbuster 'Ghostbusters', a historical first for Australia.
In 1986 and again in 1992-93 His Majesty were the Australian backing band for the late American entertainer Tiny Tim
Tiny Tim (musician)
Tiny Tim , , born in Manhattan, was an American singer and ukulele player. He was most famous for his rendition of "Tiptoe Through the Tulips" sung in a distinctive high falsetto/vibrato voice.-Rise to fame:Born to Lebanese parents in 1932, Khaury displayed musical talent at a very young age...
(Tiptoe through the tulips
Tiptoe Through the Tulips
"Tiptoe Through the Tulips" is a popular song originally published in 1929. The song was written by Al Dubin and Joe Burke .‘Crooning Troubadour’ Nick Lucas’ recording of "Tip-Toe Through The Tulips" hit the top of the charts in May 1929. The song he introduced in the 1929 musical talkie Gold...
fame), with whom they appeared on two of his last ever recorded albums. 1992 saw the band include two new members, American keyboardist Claude Woodward formerly of Perth band 'Visitor' and a new lead guitarist in John Botica formerly of the UK post punk band 'The Labrats'.
The band went through a number of lineup changes throughout the mid 90's eventually changing its name to Good Time Charlie. This band recorded an album titled 'Adults Only'. The album had actually begun production in the late 80's at Alberts Studios in Sydney with a number of the original guitar tracks performed by John Robinson formerly of Sydney rock band 'Black Feather'. Robinson was also the original producer for the album.
Katie Burgess, Colin's daughter, is NOT married to Danny DeVito.