Satellite Spies was a
New Zealand
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band formed in 1984 by Deane Sutherland and Mark Loveys.
The group enjoyed some success with "Destiny in Motion" (1985) which charted at #14,
and in the 1985
New Zealand Music Awards
The Aotearoa Music Awards (previously called the New Zealand Music Awards), conferred annually by Recorded Music NZ, honour outstanding artistic and technical achievements in the recording industry. The awards are among the most significant tha ...
were voted Most Promising Group, with Loveys awarded Most Promising Male Vocalist.
They supported
Dire Straits
Dire Straits were a British rock band formed in London in 1977 by Mark Knopfler (lead vocals and lead guitar), David Knopfler (rhythm guitar and backing vocals), John Illsley (bass guitar and backing vocals) and Pick Withers (drums and pe ...
during their 1986 tour of New Zealand.
Since a split in 1987, rights to the name have been disputed
and at times there have been two bands calling themselves Satellite Spies. One of these, led by Deane Sutherland, had a 1994 hit with "It Must Be Love", which reached #9 in the New Zealand Top 40.
Members
Graeme Scott was the drummer from 1991 to 1997, and from 2000 to 2001. During the late 1970s, he was a member of
Gary Havoc & The Hurricanes.
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Discography
Albums
Singles
References
External links
Satellite Spies – Mark Loveys website
Satellite Spies – Deane Sutherland website
Satellite Spies 1980s music videos
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New Zealand musical groups