Nursery Crimes is a hardcore

Hardcore punk

Hardcore punk is an underground music genre that originated in the late 1970s, following the mainstream success of punk rock. Hardcore is generally faster, thicker, and heavier than earlier punk rock. The origin of the term "hardcore punk" is uncertain. The Vancouver-based band D.O.A...

 band

Musical ensemble

A musical ensemble is a group of people who perform instrumental or vocal music. In classical music, trios or quartets either blend the sounds of musical instrument families or group together instruments from the same instrument family, such as string ensembles or wind ensembles...

 from Melbourne

Melbourne

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. They formed in 1989 by Phil Rose, played both locally and around Australia before disbanding in 1993. They released three full length albums, some singles and an ep. Their early releases, 'All Torn up Inside', 'No Time for That Crime' (released on pink bubblegum vinyl) and Fun Hurts! album all reached #1 on the Australian independent charts. They were very early pioneers and supporters of "all-ages", no-alcohol gigs, to allow a wider and younger audience to experience live music. Nursery Crimes were a support act on Australian tours by L7

L7 (band)

L7 was an American rock band from Los Angeles, that was active from 1985 to 2000. Due to their sound and image, they are often associated with the grunge movement of the late 1980s and early 1990s.-History:...

, Henry Rollins

Henry Rollins

Henry Rollins is an American singer-songwriter, spoken word artist, writer, comedian, publisher, actor, and radio DJ....

, Faith No More

Faith No More

Faith No More is an American rock band from San Francisco, California, formed originally as Faith No Man in 1981 by bassist Billy Gould, keyboardist Wade Worthington, vocalist Michael Morris and drummer Mike Bordin. A year later when Worthington was replaced by keyboardist Roddy Bottum, and Mike...

, Fugazi and All

ALL (band)

All is an American punk band originally from Los Angeles, currently residing in Fort Collins, Colorado, formed by Descendents members Bill Stevenson, Karl Alvarez, and Stephen Egerton.-Formation and Cruz Records Years:...

. They toured extensively throughout their short life and played over 400 gigs by 1993 when the band collapsed following various departures of members, in fighting and a wane in popularity. They have been cited as an influence to bands such as Bodyjar, Frenzal Rhomb and many others. Nursery Crimes reunited for a series of gigs in 2006.

Members

Phil Rose (vocals) 1989-1993,2006-

Dave Dixon (guitar/vocals) 1991-1993,2006-

Russell Hopkinson

Rusty Hopkinson

Rusty Hopkinson is the drummer for Australian rock act You Am I.Allegedly, Rusty was an occasional drinking buddy of You Am I while with his then band, indie act Nursery Crimes, around the turn of the 1990s...

 (drums, percussion) 1989-1992

Caine Knight (guitar) 1989-1991

Paddy Chong (bass) 1989-1990

Davarj Thomas (bass) 1991-1993,2006-

James Masson (guitar, piano) 1991-1993

James McIness (guitar) 1992-1993,2006-

Chris Latham (drums) 1992-1993

Ross Hetherington (drums) 2006-

Other Bands

Nursery Crimes members have played in many other bands. Notable bands include:

Russell Hopkinson - Killing Time

Mantissa (band)

Mantissa is a heavy rock band formed as Killing Time. Killing Time formed in Melbourne, the band comprised Adam Pringle, Nina Grant, Chris Paine, Jed Starr and Tubby Wadsworth. In 1991, they started to gain a following and after a bidding war were signed to Polydor. Their first release, Ruby's...

, You Am I

You Am I

You Am I are an Australian alternative rock band, fronted by vocalist/guitarist and main songwriter Tim Rogers. They were the first Australian band to have three albums successively debut at #1 on the ARIA Charts, and are renowned for their live performances.-History:Tim Rogers formed the first...

, Radio Birdman

Radio Birdman

Radio Birdman was one of the first punk bands in Australia along with The Saints. Deniz Tek and Rob Younger formed the group in Sydney, Australia in 1974...

, The Bamboos

The Bamboos (funk band)

The Bamboos are a Soul band from Australia.-Biography:The Bamboos were formed in 2000 in Melbourne Australia by NZ-born guitarist Lance Ferguson. The initial line-up consisted of Ferguson, Ben Grayson on Hammond Organ, Stuart Speed on Bass and Scott Lambie on Drums...

, Kryptonics

Kryptonics

Hailing from Perth, Western Australia, The Kryptonics were a tough, melodic pop punk outfit that existed between 1985 and 1992. They were contemporaries of celebrated Perth bands, The Stems, The Triffids & The Bamboos and were a popular local band of that time...

Paddy Chong - Girl Monstar

Girl Monstar

-Band history:Girl Monstar formed in 1988 and both of their singles "Surfin On A Wave Of Love/He's Hell" and "Joe Cool" topped the Australian Independent charts. They released their debut album in 1992 titled Monstereo Delicio. They disbanded in early 1993. During their short career, the band...

, The Fuck Fucks

Davarj Thomas - pre.shrunk

Pre.shrunk

pre.shrunk is an ARIA nominated Melbourne based rock band consisting of two bass players and a drummer.-Discography:*Exhibit [A] ep *Sudden Blinding Certainty ep - Redcap Records*"Triple A Side" single - Black Yak...

Ross Hetherington - Bodyjar

Bodyjar

Bodyjar were an Australian punk rock/pop punk band based in Melbourne. They began performing under the name Bodyjar in 1994; their previous names included Damnation and Helium.-History:...

Phil Rose - Shreen

Shreen (band)

Shreen is a band from Melbourne. They formed after the breakup of Nursery Crimes. They released one full length album, the 11 track Accelerate . Their single "Beautiful Loser" achieved high rotation on Triple J.-Members:...

Dave Dixon - Shreen

Shreen (band)

Shreen is a band from Melbourne. They formed after the breakup of Nursery Crimes. They released one full length album, the 11 track Accelerate . Their single "Beautiful Loser" achieved high rotation on Triple J.-Members:...

Discography

• All Torn Up Inside/What Do You Know (1989) [single] - Au Go Go Records
  Au Go Go Records
  Au Go Go Records is the name of a Melbourne, Australia based independent record label.It was founded by Bruce Milne and Philip Morland from a house in Brunswick Street, Fitzroy in 1979 and is now operated by Greta Moon....
  
  
• No Time For That Crime (1990) - Au Go Go
• Marked By Time (1990) [single] - Au Go Go
• Eleanor Rigby/11 Hours A Day (1991) [single] - Survival
• Fun Hurts! (1992) - Survival
• Something's Wrong with Our Heroes (1993) [ep] -
• What Do You Know (1994) - Shock
  Shock Records
  Shock Records is Australia's largest independent record label. It helps distribute records from overseas records labels such as Epitaph Records, and also for small record labels designed specifically for that band such as Cement Records...
  
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External links

• Nursery Crimes at Australian Rock Database
  Australian Rock Database
  Australian Rock Database is a website with a searchable online database that lists details of Australian rock music artists, albums, bands, producers and record labels. It was established in 2000 by Swedish national, Magnus Holmgren, who had developed an interest in Australian music when visiting...
  
  by Magnus Holmgren
• Beat Magazine Live Review