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Joel Silbersher is a musician from Melbourne, Australia, who was the singer and guitar player for rock and roll band, GOD (1986–1989) and hard rockers, Hoss (1990–2019).[1][2] GOD had a minor but enduring hit with "My Pal," a song written by Silbersher.[3] Since its release in 1988, "My Pal" has been covered by bands such as Dinosaur Jr, Magic Dirt, Violent Soho, Bonnie Prince Billy, Tide of Iron, Bad//Dreems and Peabody. At the closing of Melbourne's Tote Hotel,[4] Silbersher and The Drones played "My Pal" as the final song.[5][6]
Joel Silbersher | |
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Also known as | Joel Rock'n'Roll, Melonman |
Born | 1971 (age 52–53) |
Genres | rock |
Occupation(s) | DJ, musician, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals, Bass, Keyboards, Drums |
Years active | 1984–present |
Silbersher released Tendrils with Charlie Owen in 1995. The duo released Soaking Red as Tendrils in 1998.
Silbersher released the solo album Greasy Lens on King Crab Records in October 2002.[7]
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Tendrils (with Charlie Owen) |
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Soaking Red (as Tendrils) |
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Greasy Lens |
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The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. They commenced in 1987.
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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1999 | Soaking Red (as Tendrils) | ARIA Award for Best Adult Alternative Album | Nominated | [8] |
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