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History

1983-1990

Ups and Downs was formed in Brisbane in 1983 by brothers Greg and Darren Atkinson with John Flade. Peter Shaw soon joined the lineup. After the release of two singles through Basketcase in 1984, they relocated to Sydney, where they built a cult following. In 1986 they released the single "The Living Kind" through True Tone which saw them nominated for an

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. In 1987 Trevor O'Neil joined the band. They signed with

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and released their debut album ''Underneath the Watchful Eye'' in 1988. Flade left the band in 1989 and they released one more EP before breaking up in 1990.

2007-present

In 2007 they played at Pig City, a celebration of Brisbane music, and for the 4ZZZ Flashback, a 40th anniversary of the Brisbane radio station. They reformed in 2011 for a series of shows and they released a compilation album of old tracks, ''Out of the Darkness: Sleepless, Singles & Other Stories''. In 2017 they released their album "The Sky's In Love With You" on Basketcase Records, with bass player Alex Ronayne. In September 2019, they recorded a cover version of

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' "Two Weeks With a Good Man in Niagara Falls" for the ''Shake Yer Popboomerang Volume 3'' compilation. Before re-recording and releasing "Ups and Downs", which was featured on the 1983 cassette ''Darling It's Wonderful''.

Band members

Members

*Darren Atkinson - drums, vocals *Greg Atkinson - bass, vocals *John Flade - guitar *Trevor O'Neil - keyboards *Peter Shaw - guitar *Alex Ronayne - bass

Discography

Studio albums

Compilation albums

Extended plays

Singles

Awards and nominations

ARIA Music Awards

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References

{{Authority control Australian pop music groups Musical groups established in 1983 Musical groups disestablished in 1990