Joel Silbersher

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
Also known as	Joel Rock'n'Roll, Melonman
Born	1971 (age 53–54)
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]

Discography

Albums

List of albums, with selected details

Title	Details
Tendrils (with Charlie Owen)	Released: June 1995 Format: CD Label: Dog Meat (DOG065CD)
Soaking Red (as Tendrils)	Released: September 1998 Format: CD Label: Half a Cow (HAC 71)
Greasy Lens	Released: 2002 Format: CD Label: King Crab Records (KC005)

Awards and nominations

ARIA Music Awards

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.
1999	Soaking Red (as Tendrils)	ARIA Award for Best Adult Alternative Album	Nominated	[8]