Steve Lucas And Cathy Green | Long Play Series

Steve Lucas was a founding member of inner-city Sydney punk band X. Formed in 1977 amidst the developing punk scene, the band quickly became known for their outrageous and incredibly loud live performances. Their first album X-Aspirations, produced by Lobby Loyde, was recorded in just five hours and is considered a classic of Australian punk. While on the road in 1984, X’s drummer left unexpectedly and Cathy Green was suggested by their recording company as a possible replacement. Her swing backbeat style worked so well with the rest of the band that Lucas threatened to quit if she didn’t become a permanent member. Cathy Green is one of a number of high-profile female drummers who rose to prominence during the 1980’s post punk era including Clare Moore of The Moodists and Lindy Morrison of The Go-Betweens.
In this interview with Ian McFarlane, Steve Lucas and Cathy Green speak about their experiences working with Lobby Loyde, learning ballroom dancing, and opening for The Ramones.
Interviewer: Ian McFarlane
Location: Melbourne Room, Arts Centre Melbourne, 2017
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[@markbrooks4471]

Thanks, what a great chat. Many thanks for sharing that.

[@slepper98]

Wonderful interview, thanks for sharing. Best wishes.

[@hmao4466]

What an amazing interview. Thank you.

[@gregoryogrady2174]

Yes I remember the 3 piece most. Pre Kathy green. Many happy memories of the civic days and still play my xasperations record. Feeling old….

[@davidwoolley8157]

Some of my most memorable gigs were witnessing X in full flight..

[@billking8843]

Me too. Even one gig where they had EVERYTHING break on them. I guess when you are as hard at it as X, you break a few strings and some other equipment.

[@timhouston4470]

Strawberry Hills, 1984, a teenager with a head full of acid, I'm still recovering from the shock. The bar was set pretty high that night.

[@DrFrankenskippy]

Aussie X = punker legends! ... saw so many full on rad' gigs one of my all-time fav' bands irrespective of genre

[@billyshane3804]

Ian Rilen - Champion & Legend RIP

[@andrewdavies5835]

Great to see the friendship still there. What a band!

[@ShlomirBareket]

Unsung Oz Rock legends.

[@getinthevantim]

I think Robert Newton is the actor Steve is trying to remember as having played Long John Silver.

[@Larry-Art179]

these are amazing

[@outnumberedbysheep]

👍👍

[@heatherdaydream]

The Ramones stories are hilarious

[@Neil-Aspinall]

I don't wanna go out, I don't wanna u o u o