The Spats

For the American band from the 1960s, see The Spats (American band).

Spats
Origin	New Zealand
Years active	1977–1979
Past members	Fane Flaws Peter Dasent Bruno Lawrence Tony Backhouse

The Spats were a New Zealand band operating between 1977 and 1979. Members included Fane Flaws,[1] Peter Dasent, Bruno Lawrence[2] and Tony Backhouse. Spats worked with the Limbs Dance Company, a contemporary dance company based in New Zealand. One piece was called New Wave Goodbye.

The band became the nucleus of The Crocodiles, a new wave/pop band.

References

1. "A life in music: the nostalgic careers of the Crocodiles". Otago Daily Times. 3 January 2017. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
2. "Bruno Lawrence – Wellington Music". Wellington City Libraries. Retrieved 29 June 2020.