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Dragon are a New Zealand rock band which was formed in Auckland in January 1972,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> and, from 1975, based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The band was originally fronted by singer Graeme Collins, but rose to fame with singer Marc Hunter<ref name="Miles">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name="No1">Template:Cite book</ref> and is currently led by his brother, bass player and co-founder Todd Hunter.<ref name="OzRockDb">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The group performed, and released material, under the name Hunter in Europe and the United States during 1987.<ref name="ARIABio">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name="Ariel">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name="Serge">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name="OzRockDb"/>

Keyboard player Paul Hewson wrote or co-wrote most of the group's 1970s hits: "April Sun in Cuba"<ref name="APRA AprilSun">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> peaked at No. 9 in New Zealand and No. 2 in Australia;<ref name="Kent">Template:Cite book</ref> "Are You Old Enough?"<ref name="APRA OldEnough">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> reached No. 6 in New Zealand and No. 1 in Australia in 1978;<ref name="Kent"/> and "Still in Love with You"<ref name="APRA StillLove">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> reached No. 35 and No. 27 in each country respectively that same year.<ref name="Serge"/><ref name="OzRockDb"/><ref name="Kent"/> Later hits, from when the band re-grouped in the 1980s, were written by other band members, often working with outside associates: The Hunter brothers, with Todd's partner, Johanna Pigott, wrote "Rain",<ref name="ASCAPRain">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> a No. 2 hit in 1983, while other, more minor hits were written by the Hunters and/or Alan Mansfield, frequently in collaboration with any combination of Pigott, Mansfield's partner Sharon O'Neill, Marc Hunter's partner Wendy Hunter, or producers Todd Rundgren and David Hirschfelder.<ref name="Kent"/>

The name "Dragon" came from a consultation of I Ching cards by founder vocalist Graeme Collins.<ref name="Dragon">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Dragon has endured tragedy, adversity and notoriety, and three band members have died from drug-related causes. Problems began soon after the band's arrival in Sydney in late 1975, when all of their equipment was stolen. Several months later, in 1976, drummer Neil Storey died of a heroin overdose.<ref name="No1"/> The following decade, in 1985, Paul Hewson died from a drug overdose.<ref name="No1"/> Marc Hunter died from smoking-related throat cancer in 1998.<ref name="ARIABio"/><ref name="No1"/> Several members of the group including Hewson and Marc Hunter were heavy heroin users during the band's heyday and the Stewart Royal Commission (1980–1983) which investigated the Mr. Asia drug syndicate<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> obtained evidence that Dragon members were clients.<ref name="Miles"/> Two members were involved in a serious car crash in 1977, when Paul Hewson's neck was in a brace as well as having a broken arm and Robert Taylor needed plastic surgery,<ref>Rolling Stone magazine – 4 July 1977, p. 50. "Around the Traps" section.</ref> and Hewson also suffered from debilitating scoliosis and arthritis, the pain of which reportedly contributed to his heroin use. The band also undertook a famously disastrous 1978 tour of the US, supporting Johnny Winter, which ended when Marc Hunter abused a Texan audience as "faggots" and the band were pelted off stage, while Winter's band were said to have taken bets about how long it would be before Hunter was shot.<ref name="Miles"/> On 1 July 2008, the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) recognised the Auckland-formed band's iconic status in its country by inducting Dragon into the ARIA Hall of Fame.<ref name="ARIABio"/><ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

HistoryEdit

1972–1975: Early yearsEdit

Dragon formed in Auckland in January 1972 with a line-up that featured Todd Hunter on bass guitar, guitarist Ray Goodwin, drummer Neil Reynolds and singer/pianist Graeme Collins.<ref name="McF">Template:Cite book</ref><ref name="OzRockDb"/> All had been in various short-lived bands in Auckland, and Collins is credited with using I Ching to provide the name Dragon. Their first major gig was an appearance at the Great Ngaruawahia Music Festival in early January 1973.<ref name="Serge"/> By 1974 several personnel changes had occurred, with Todd Hunter's younger brother, Marc Hunter, joining on vocals and Neil Storey on drums.<ref name="McF"/><ref name="OzRockDb"/> The band recorded two progressive rock albums in Auckland, Universal Radio in June 1974 and Scented Gardens for the Blind in February 1975 both on Vertigo Records.<ref name="McF"/><ref name="OzRockDb"/><ref name="Howl">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}Template:Cbignore</ref> Despite being one of Auckland's top live attractions by late 1974,<ref name="McF"/> neither albums nor related singles had any local chart success,<ref name="McF"/> and they recruited Robert Taylor (ex-Mammal) on guitar as they searched for a raunchier pop sound.<ref name="McF"/> By early 1975, manager Graeme Nesbitt (ex-Mammal), who had obtained regular gigs and organised their first New Zealand tours,<ref name="Serge"/> felt they should tackle the larger Australian market.<ref name="Howl"/> Nesbitt was unable to travel with them to Australia as he had been arrested for selling drugs.<ref name="Serge"/><ref name="Howl"/>

1975–1979: Australasian stardomEdit

Dragon relocated to Sydney, Australia, in May 1975 and toured the country as support act to Status Quo in October.<ref name="McF"/> They recorded the single "Starkissed" for PolyGram, but it was not commercially successful. The band then sent for keyboard player Paul Hewson (not to be confused with Bono, frontman of Irish rock band U2) who had a reputation in New Zealand as a pop songwriter.<ref name="Serge"/> Hewson had been scouted by Nesbitt when Dragon were still in New Zealand but had declined to join at that time.<ref name="Serge"/> The group had originally intended to go to Canada, but opted to stay in Australia, settling in Bondi in late 1975, where they secured a residency at the Bondi Lifesaver club.<ref name="McF"/> They convinced Sebastian Chase to become their talent manager.<ref name="Apter">{Template:Citation</ref> On the recommendation of fellow New Zealand expatriate Mike Rudd, CBS house producer Peter Dawkins went to see the group at the Recovery Wine Bar in Camperdown, Sydney, in early 1976 and he was so impressed by their performance and Hewson's material that he immediately signed them to a contract with CBS Records.<ref name="Ariel"/><ref name="Serge"/><ref name="Howl"/> Often courting or creating controversy, the band was rocked by the heroin overdose death of 22-year-old drummer Neil Storey in September 1976.<ref name="Miles"/><ref name="Dragon"/><ref name="Howl"/> By then, founding member Ray Goodwin had left the group and their single "This Time" had begun charting.<ref name="McF"/><ref name="Howl"/>

Dragon considered disbanding after Storey's death, but Todd Hunter consulted with Nesbitt who advised him to continue and organised for Kerry Jacobson (ex-Mammal) to join on drums.<ref name="Serge"/> Between 1977 and 1979 the Hunter brothers, Taylor, Hewson and Jacobson had a string of major hits on the Australian charts with singles "April Sun in Cuba", "Are You Old Enough?" and "Still in Love with You" and albums Sunshine (February 1977), Running Free (November 1977) and O Zambezi (September 1978).<ref name="McF"/> These releases, and their dynamic concert performances, made them one of Australia's most popular rock acts.<ref name="ARIABio"/><ref name="Miles"/> They attempted a breakthrough into the American market with a tour supporting Johnny Winter, starting in November 1978, but this was foiled after a disastrous show in Dallas, Texas,<ref name="McF"/> at which Marc Hunter incited a crowd by suggesting all Texans were "faggots": band members had to dodge flying beer bottles.<ref name="Ariel"/><ref name="Serge"/><ref name="Howl"/>

In 1994, Marc Hunter related his version of the Texas show to rock journalist Glenn A. Baker: Template:Quote

In their 1970s heyday Dragon were regulars on the teen-oriented national TV pop show Countdown, which greatly enhanced their sales and popularity, with Marc Hunter hosting the show on several occasions, but the band's darker side, especially Marc's unpredictable stage behaviour, were often in evidence at their live performances. Singer and actress Jane Clifton (who played Margo Gaffney in Prisoner) relates a time when she saw them live: Template:Quote

Soon after returning to Sydney from the US, Marc Hunter was sacked from Dragon in February 1979 due to his drug and alcohol use, which was seriously affecting both his vocal performances and his general health.<ref name="McF"/><ref name="Serge"/><ref name="Miles"/><ref name="Howl"/> According to Todd Hunter: Template:Quote

To replace Marc, the band recruited singer Billy Rogers, formerly of Perth group Last Chance Cafe, and violinist Richard Lee from Melbourne band Sidewinder. Dragon recorded the commercially unsuccessful Power Play (September 1979) album before breaking up in December 1979.<ref name="McF"/><ref name="Serge"/><ref name="Miles"/><ref name="OzRockDb"/>

1979–1982: First splitEdit

Marc Hunter cleaned up in the post-Dragon years and released two successful solo singles, "Island Nights" (1979) from Fiji Bitter and "Big City Talk" (1981) from Big City Talk.<ref name="Howl"/> "Big City Talk"'s video was filmed in the Broadway Tunnel, a long and dreary pedestrian walkway linking Sydney's Central Station with Broadway. It captured the seedy and unsettling atmosphere of the tunnel, adding extra mood to the song's words.

Todd Hunter had meanwhile teamed up with his domestic partner (and later second wife) Johanna Pigott, formerly of indie punk group XL Capris, who later fronted the alternative rock band, Scribble.<ref name="OzRockDb"/> Together they became a successful songwriting team, with credits including the John Farnham hit "Age of Reason".<ref name="ARIABio"/> XL Capris were not commercially successful, although their memorable re-working of crooner Tommy Leonetti's "My City Of Sydney" became a minor cult classic. Todd Hunter produced both their albums Where's Hank? (March 1981) and Weeds (October 1981), and was a member of the band for the second.<ref name="McF"/><ref name="OzRockDb"/>

Paul Hewson moved back to Auckland and joined the Pink Flamingos, who became one of New Zealand's top musical acts in the early 1980s.<ref name="McF"/> They were led by Dave McArtney formerly of Hello Sailor which had toured with Dragon but had also split.

1982–1997: ReformationEdit

Dragon reformed in August 1982 to pay off outstanding debts,<ref name="McF"/> but Kerry Jacobson left the band soon after the reformation, for health reasons. He was replaced by noted British drummer Terry Chambers, formerly of XTC,.<ref name="McF"/> Chambers, who quit XTC in 1983 after they were forced to stop touring (due to leader Andy Partridge's debilitating stage fright), had married his Australian girlfriend and settled in Newcastle, New South Wales. Dragon decided to stay together when their second comeback single, "Rain", proved to be a No. 2 hit in 1983,<ref name="OzNetChart">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> American keyboard player and Dragon's producer Alan Mansfield also joined.<ref name="McF"/><ref name="OzRockDb"/> Mansfield had worked for Robert Palmer (including guitar for the "Johnny and Mary" single from Palmer's album Clues) and Bette Midler in the late 1970s,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> by 1982 Alan Mansfield was living in Sydney and produced tracks for Marc Hunter.<ref name="Serge2">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Marc Hunter convinced Mansfield to also produce Dragon's single "Rain".<ref name="Serge2"/>

Dragon's June 1984 album Body and the Beat became one of the biggest-selling albums in Australia and New Zealand and was certified gold in Australia in the week of release.<ref name="aus84">Template:Cite magazine</ref> Their public profile was further raised by Marc Hunter's solo album, Communication. Its title track became a moderate hit in Australia and featured a loosely cabaret-oriented video-clip filmed in Amsterdam in which Marc – resplendent in a bright red cowboy hat – was flanked by two women who also danced away under red Stetsons. Body and the Beat yielded further successful Australasian singles, notably "Magic" and "Cry",<ref name="McF"/> but the 'new' Dragon and the ascendancy of the Hunter-Piggot team also marked the rapidly declining influence of the band's former songwriting powerhouse, Paul Hewson, who only managed one co-writing credit on the album. Alan Mansfield and New Zealand-born singer-songwriter Sharon O'Neill met on Dragon's Body and the Beat tour: they later became domestic and professional partners.<ref name="PJ">Template:Cite news</ref>

Paul Hewson left Dragon in late 1984 and returned to New Zealand where he died of an accidental drug overdose on 9 January 1985.<ref name="Howl"/><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> During 1984 Hewson had shared an apartment in Elizabeth Bay, Sydney, with singer-songwriter Paul Kelly, who had recently arrived from Melbourne, and was trying to relaunch his career. He and Hewson became close friends. In May 1985, four months after Hewson's death, Kelly released his breakthrough solo album Post, which dealt extensively with themes of addiction and was dedicated to Hewson's memory.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Terry Chambers and Robert Taylor left some time after.<ref name="McF"/> Dragon performed three songs for 13 July 1985 Oz for Africa concert (part of the global Live Aid program) – "Speak No Evil", "Rain" and "Are You Old Enough?"; which was broadcast in Australia (on both Seven Network and Nine Network) and on MTV in the US.<ref name="OzAfrica">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> American drummer Doane Perry replaced Chambers, and Taylor was eventually succeeded by local Sydney guitar ace Tommy Emmanuel.<ref name="McF"/> This line-up went to America to record the Todd Rundgren-produced Dreams of Ordinary Men album in August 1986 and toured Europe with Tina Turner under the name Hunter in 1987. By this time Alan Mansfield was writing with Sharon O'Neill; they wrote "Western Girls" for Dreams of Ordinary Men and then three tracks for Sharon's 1987 fifth solo album Danced in the Fire.<ref name="PJ"/>

Dragon briefly split up in 1988 but the Hunter brothers and Alan Mansfield then regrouped with guitarist Randall Waller and drummer Barton Price (ex-Models) for the Bondi Road album released in April 1989 on RCA,<ref name="McF"/> it also featured Emmanuel's guitar work.<ref name="OzRockDb"/> Bondi Road reached No. 18 on the Australian albums charts<ref name="Kent"/> and the single "Young Years" written by Alan Mansfield and Sharon O'Neill<ref name="APRA YoungYears">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> also reached No. 18.<ref name="Kent"/> The pair had written two other tracks: "Ice in this Town" and "Good Time Girl".<ref name="PJ"/> Dragon continued to record and tour with varying line-ups centred around the Hunter brothers and Mansfield. They also supported Elton John for his 1990 Australian tour. Todd Hunter worked on Heartbreak High (TV series) from 1994 for six years as Music Composer, he retired from Dragon in 1995 after the release of Incarnations.<ref name="Miles"/><ref name="OzRockDb"/>

Dragon continued on without Todd Hunter. Then, in November 1997, Marc Hunter was diagnosed with severe throat cancer and died on 17 July 1998.<ref name="Miles"/> A memorial service for him was held at St Andrew's Cathedral in Sydney, followed by an all-star benefit concert to raise money to support Marc's widow and child. A compilation CD, Forever Young, was released on Raven Records, highlighting his solo career.<ref name="OzRockDb"/>

1997–2006: Second splitEdit

Dragon broke up a second time after Marc Hunter's illness had been diagnosed. Todd Hunter continued composing music for TV and film with Heartbreak High to 1999, Walk the Talk (2000 film), Out There (2003 TV series) and Out of the Blue (2008 BBC-TV series).<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Alan Mansfield and Sharon O'Neill continued songwriting including "True Love" co-written with Robert Palmer<ref name="ASCAPTrue">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> for his 1999 album Rhythm and Blues.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>Template:Deprecated source They both performed with Leo Sayer during his tours in 2006 and 2007, Sharon O'Neill would sing "Young Years" in honour of Marc Hunter.<ref name="PJ"/>

2006–present: ARIA Hall of Fame and Mark Williams yearsEdit

Todd Hunter (bass) reformed Dragon in 2006 with a line-up of Mark Williams (vocals, guitar), Bruce Reid (guitar) and Pete Drummond (drums).<ref name="OzRockDb" /> The new line-up released Sunshine to Rain on the Liberation Blue label.

Dragon were inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame by Richard Wilkins on 1 July 2008. The band was joined on-stage by James Reyne and Ian Moss to perform "April Sun in Cuba" and "Rain":<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Template:Quote

In March 2009, Dragon released online albums of previously unreleased material, including live albums. In October 2009, they released Happy I Am on Ozmo Records, distributed internationally by MGM Records.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

In September 2011, Dragon released an EP titled Chase The Sun and in November, The Great Divide. The band continues to tour, including the Rhythm and Vines Festival in New Zealand in 2011, The 40th anniversary Tour, The Long Way to the Top, The Red Hot Summer Tour with Jimmy Barnes across 2012/13. A 2-CD set compilation was released in 2012 titled The Dragon Years – 40th Anniversary Collection which peaked at number 21 in New Zealand.

In 2012, their single "Are You Old Enough?" was used in the opening credits of Australian television drama series Puberty Blues.

Alan Mansfield, the group's keyboardist from 1983 to 1997, died on 16 October 2024 at the age of 72.<ref>Dragon member Alan Mansfield dies</ref>

PersonnelEdit

Below are current and former members of Dragon listed in chronological order.<ref name="McF"/><ref name="OzRockDb"/>

Current membersEdit

  • Todd Hunter – bass, backing vocals (1972–1979, 1982–1995, 2006–present)
  • Mark Williams – lead vocals, guitars, keyboards (2006–present)
  • Bruce Reid – guitars, backing vocals (2006–present)
  • Syd Green – drums (2024–present)

Former membersEdit

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  • Ray Goodwin – guitar, keyboards, backing and lead vocals (1972–1975; died 2022)
  • Graeme Collins – lead vocals, piano (1972–1973; died 2001)
  • Neil Reynolds – drums (1972–1973)
  • Neil Storey – drums (1973–1974, 1975–1976; died 1976)
  • Ivan Thompson – keyboards, vocals (1973–1974)
  • Marc Hunter – lead vocals, percussion, saxophone (1973–1979, 1982–1989, 1995–1997; died 1998)
  • Geoff Chunn – drums (1974–1975)
  • Robert Taylor – guitar, backing vocals (1974–1979, 1982–1985)
  • Paul Hewson – keyboards, backing vocals (1975–1979, 1982–1984; died 1985)
  • Terry Tolhurst – drums (1976; died 1981)
  • Kerry Jacobson – drums (1976–1979, 1982–1983)
  • Richard Lee – violin, guitar, vocals (1979)
  • Billy Rogers – lead vocals, saxophone (1979)
  • Terry Chambers – drums (1983–1985)
  • Alan Mansfield – keyboards, backing vocals, guitar (1983–1997; died 2024)
  • Don Miller-Robinson – guitar (1985–1986)
  • Doane Perry – drums (1985–1988)
  • Tommy Emmanuel – guitar (1986–1988, 1995)

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  • David Hirschfelder – keyboards (1987, 1989)
  • Peter Grimwood – guitar (1988)
  • Randall Waller – guitar (1988)
  • Barton Price – drums (1988)
  • Sticks Mareebo – drums (1989)
  • Mitch Farmer – drums (1989)
  • John Watson – drums (1989)
  • Andy Sidari – Bass (1989)
  • Mike Caen – guitar (1989–1995, 1996–1997)
  • Jeffrey Bartolomei – keyboards (1989–1996)
  • Lee Borkman – keyboards (1989)
  • Peter Northcote – guitar (1989–1995)
  • Ange Tsoitoudis – guitar (1996–1997)
  • Dario Bortolin – bass (1996)
  • Brad Ford – drums (1996)
  • Mick O'Shea – drums (1996–1997)
  • Billy Kervin – bass (1996–1997)
  • Bernie Segedin – guest vocals (2007)
  • Pete Drummond – drums, keyboards, backing vocals (2006–2024)

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TimelineEdit

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DiscographyEdit

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Awards and nominationsEdit

Aotearoa Music AwardsEdit

The Aotearoa Music Awards (previously known as New Zealand Music Awards (NZMA)) are an annual awards night celebrating excellence in New Zealand music and have been presented annually since 1965.

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ARIA Music AwardsEdit

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. They commenced in 1987. Dragon were inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2008.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

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King of Pop AwardsEdit

The King of Pop Awards were voted by the readers of TV Week. The King of Pop award started in 1967 and ran through to 1978.<ref name="Top40TV">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name="OzMusAward">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Template:Awards table |- | 1977 | themselves | Most Popular New Group | Template:Won |- | 1978 | themselves | Outstanding Local Achievement | Template:Won |-

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Countdown Music AwardsEdit

Countdown was an Australian pop music TV series on national broadcaster ABC-TV from 1974–1987, it presented music awards from 1979–1987, initially in conjunction with magazine TV Week. The TV Week / Countdown Awards were a combination of popular-voted and peer-voted awards.<ref name="CountdownMarch1987">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Template:Awards table |- | 1983 | "Rain" | Best Australian Single | Template:Nom |- | 1984 | Body and the Beat | Best Australian Album | Template:Nom |-

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ReferencesEdit

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