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    Sets, The

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    Australian band The Sets, led by brothers Gary and Don Hosie, were the leaders of the Sydney mod revival scene in the early 80s.

    Formed originally as a three-piece by Keith Claringbold (guitar and vocals), Phil Robinson (bass and vocals) and Stuart Hooper (drums), The Sets were the first (for a time the only) mod band in town, but the band really came into their own when they were joined by the Hosie brothers.

    Famed for their sharp suits and impeccable stylings in all things mod, the Hosies (and, therefore, The Sets) were totally immersed in the movement.

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    They organised mod events, scooter runs and interstate touring excursions, established and ran mod clubs and music venues, and generally galvanised and nurtured the entire Australian mod scene.

    The Sets released one single, Love Ain’t What It Used To Be b/w Life On An L.I.

    Keith Claringbold moved on to another Sydney mod band, The Introverts, and several members went on to other, more successful, bands after the demise of The Sets: Gary Hosie with The Mustard Club, Donald Hosie with R&B band Stupidity, and ‘French’ Phil Robinson as bass player with The Cockroaches.

    Tragically, Donald was killed in a motor vehicle accident at Easter 2000 while driving to Sydney from Mudgee (NSW). He was only 42.

    Gary Hosie
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    Don Hosie
    Vocals
    Andy Vaughan
    Guitar
    Phil Robinson
    Bass, vocals
    Stuart Hooper
    Drums
    Mark Fitzgerald
    Drums
    Rob Turner
    Guitar
    Keith Pickering
    Bass
    Keith Claringbold
    Guitar, vocals
    Chris Vaughan
    Guitar
    John Voulgourakis
    Drums
    Hans Boss
    Drums
    Phil Manzil
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