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and drummer Rob Grosser. The recurring member of the band was former

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who first performed with The Hoochie Coochie Men in February 2003 after an injury which prevented him from performing his usual concert setlist on piano. The band was also joined on stage by various harmonica players. The Hoochie Coochie Men's second studio album, ''Danger. White Men Dancing'' features guest performances from vocalists

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. The Hoochie Coochie Men was also the name of the

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took the band over and renamed it. In 1965 the band morphed into The Steampacket.

Discography

*2001 ''The Hoochie Coochie Men'' *2003 ''Live at the Basement'' (recorded on 7 February 2003, released on 23 November 2003 and 9 December 2003) *2007 ''Danger. White Men Dancing''

References

External links

* https://web.archive.org/web/20120408142113/http://www.hoochiecoochiemen.com/ {{DEFAULTSORT:Hoochie Coochie Men Australian blues musical groups Australian supergroups Blues music supergroups