John Collie (musician)
John Collie (born Dunedin, New Zealand, circa 1964) is the former drummer for New Zealand band Straitjacket Fits. Collie was previously a member of Doublehappys with Shayne Carter,[1] a band which he had joined in 1984.[2] Collie also drummed for ephemeral Dunedin "super-group" The Weeds on their one-off 1985 single "Wheatfields".[3]
Collie has retreated from the music scene since the end of the Fits, and is now a full-time photographer.
Awards
[edit]Aotearoa Music Awards
[edit]The Aotearoa Music Awards (previously known as New Zealand Music Awards (NZMA)) are an annual awards night celebrating excellence in New Zealand music and have been presented annually since 1965.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | John Collie (as part of Straitjacket Fits) | New Zealand Music Hall of Fame | inductee | [4] |
References
[edit]- ^ Eggleton (2003), p. 108
- ^ Dix (1988), p. 290
- ^ Davey & Putschmann (1996), p. 225
- ^ "HOME INDUCTEES". musichall.co.nz. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
Sources
[edit]- Davey, T. & Puschmann, H. (1996) Kiwi rock. Dunedin: Kiwi Rock Publications. ISBN 0-473-03718-1.
- Dix, J. (1988) Stranded in paradise: New Zealand rock'n'roll 1955-1988. Wellington: Paradise Publications. ISBN 0-473-00638-3.
- Eggleton, D. (2003) Ready to fly: The story of New Zealand rock music. Nelson, NZ: Craig Potton Publishing. ISBN 1-877333-06-9.
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