The Cracks are an Australian rock

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 band, originating from Bondi Beach in Sydney

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, in 2009. Their current lineup consists of vocalist and guitarist Andy Crosby, guitarist Crispin Holt, drummer Hamish Rosser and bassist Ant Cooper.

Debut EP & Touring

In late 2010 the band will roll out their debut EP and have planned shows around Australia and abroad. From September 2009 fans can preview the EP on The Cracks website.

LG Unsigned Competition

The band recently won the LG Unsigned competition. The Cracks, who won the public vote, flew to Singapore to perform at LG LIVE at the 2010 Formula 1 SingTel Singapore Grand Prix among an international line-up, including Missy Elliot, Adam Lambert and Mariah Carey.

History

The origin of The Cracks was in early high-school musical collaborations between lead vocalist Andy Crosby and bassist Ant Cooper. Hamish Rosser was previously drummer for Australian indie rock group The Vines

The Vines

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In June 2006 Australian digital media entrepreneur Alex Hartman

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became involved as an assistant manager of the band.