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The Evolution of Buffalo Drive

Music

South Australia • SA Premiere

BUFFALO DRIVE's evolution started in 1964 when 4 mates got together to form an acoustic folk quartet called the Henchmen. Their music, inspired by US group the 'Highwaymen', who recorded hits such as 'The Gypsy Rover', featured strong vocal harmonies and acoustic instruments - guitars, banjo, mandolin and double bass. In 1970 they decided to go electric, brought in a lead guitarist, drummer and Hammond organist, and became Buffalo Drive, a 6 piece band working locally before establishing themselves interstate, touring and releasing 5 singles, including local chart success 'Life's Been Good to me'. Their music evolved from covers of 60s/70s hits to original songs with a feel-good sing-along vibe. 50 years on, 5 original members regroup to present the songs, the joy and the fun times.

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Presented by: Graham Bettany

Graham's passion for music started in 1963 when he heard his first Beatles record. By 1966 he had learned enough basic chords to start his first band with his next-door neighbour. With a switch to bass guitar when the bass player left with his friend and his home-made bass, the 2 lads found a drummer, singer/guitarist and lead singer, and named the band Fahrenheit 451 after the science fiction novel by Ray Bradbury. By 1968 they were gigging in the newly-established 'adult discos' such as Fiesta Villa. In 1970 he was invited to join Buffalo Drive. Many bands followed over the next 50 years until Buffalo Drive's happy resurrection in 2020. We hope you enjoy the energy, musicality, and sheer joy of hearing the songs played authentically by original band members, still mates after 50 years!