Tumbleweed (band) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tumbleweed
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| Origin | Tarrawanna, New South Wales, Australia |
| Genres | Rock, stoner metal |
| Years active | 1990–1998, 1999–2003, 2009–present |
| Labels | Seed, Waterfront, Polydor, Universal |
| Associated acts | Proton Energy Pills, The Unheard, Monstrous Blues, The Pink Fits, Richie & the Creeps, The Hot Rollers, Brother Brick |
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Tumbleweed is an Australian rock band. They formed in 1990 in a place called Tarrawanna, New South Wales. This band is known for its unique rock sound.
Tumbleweed has released several albums and singles. Some of their music became very popular in Australia. They even had songs and albums appear on the ARIA Charts. These charts show the most popular music in Australia.
About Tumbleweed
Tumbleweed started playing music together in 1990. The band quickly became known for its powerful rock sound. They mix different styles of rock music.
The band members come from Tarrawanna, a town in New South Wales, Australia. They have been active for many years. They took a few breaks but always came back to make music.
Band Members
Tumbleweed has had several members over the years. The current members are:
- Jason Curley
- Lenny Curley
- Richard Lewis
- Paul Hausmeister
- Steve O'Brien
Some past members who also helped create their music include:
- Dave Curley
- Al Lynch
- Phil Lally
- Dave Achille
- Nik Reith
Their Music Style
Tumbleweed plays a type of rock music. It is often described as "stoner metal" or "psychedelic rock." This means their music can be heavy and loud. It also has a dreamy or trippy feel sometimes.
Their sound is unique and powerful. It combines strong guitar riffs with interesting melodies. This style helped them stand out in the music scene.
Chart Success
Tumbleweed's music has been very successful in Australia. Several of their albums made it onto the ARIA Albums Chart. This chart lists the top-selling albums in the country.
Their self-titled album, Tumbleweed, reached number 48 in 1992. Their album Galactaphonic was even more popular. It climbed to number 6 on the chart in 1995. Another album, Return to Earth, reached number 11 in 1996.
They also had popular singles. These are individual songs released by the band. "Sundial (Maryjane)" was a hit in 1993. "Gyroscope" followed in 1994. "Hang Around" also made it into the top 50 in 1995.
Touring and Other Bands
Tumbleweed has toured with many famous bands. In 1992, they supported the American grunge band Nirvana. Nirvana was a very popular band at that time. This tour helped Tumbleweed reach more fans.
They also toured with Rollins Band in 1994. In 1996, they supported Monster Magnet. Touring with these big names helped Tumbleweed become well-known. It showed their music was enjoyed by many different rock fans.
