The Hippos (Australian band)
The Hippos were an Australian blues band formed in Sydney in 1985. The band released three albums in their time together and were nominated for three ARIA Music Awards at the ARIA Music Awards of 1989 for their song "Dark Age"
Band members
The original band members included:- Leszek Karski – guitar, lead vocals.
- John Power – bass, lead vocals.
- Ace Follington – drums.
- Ian Jones – saxophone, percussion, backing vocals.
- Bridie King – keyboards, percussion, backing vocals.
- David McBride – trombone.
- Nigel Harris – trumpet.
- Tim Reeves – drums.
- Matt Morrison – drums.
- Rory McKibbon – guitar.
- Phil Groves – keyboards.