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    Dear Enemy

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    Australian band Dear Enemy suffered the fate of having one successful single (Computer One) and being unable to capitalise on the success, despite significant media attention.

    The Melbourne band derived its name from the popular Australian comic strip Ginger Meggs. Whenever Ginger received letters from his rival Eddie Coogan, they were always addressed “Dear Enemy”.

    The band signed to EMI/Capitol and recorded Ransom Note in the US with producer Peter McIan (best known for his work with Men at Work and Mondo Rock).

    The album spawned three singles; Computer One (December 1983), The Good Life (February 1984) and Kids on the Street (May 1984).

    Two further singles followed; New Hero (1984) and Stay (1986) before Joey Amenta (ex-Taste and Redhouse) replaced Barker.

    Jerry Leigh then replaced Amenta and the band issued one final (independent) single, You’re Right You’re Right in December 1988 before calling it a day.

    Ron Martini 
    Vocals
    Chris Langford 

    Guitar
    Les Barker 

    Guitar
    Martin Fisher 

    Keyboards
    Peter Leslie 

    Bass
    Ian Morrison 

    Drums
    Joey Amenta 

    Guitar
    Jerry Leigh 

    Guitar

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