Southern Sons

Southern Sons, an Australian rock band, was formed in Melbourne, Victoria in 1989. The group consisted of lead vocalist and guitarist Irwin Thomas, who initially performed under the stage name Jack Jones, along with members from The State including Phil Buckle and Geoff Cain. Southern Sons' debut single "Heart In Danger" was released in July 1990 and peaked at number 5 on the ARIA Charts. Their self-titled debut album Southern Sons followed in November 1990, also reached the 5th spot. The band's subsequent singles included "Always And Ever" and the ballad "Hold Me In Your Arms", which also achieved notable chart success. In August 1992, Southern Sons released their second studio album Nothing But The Truth, featuring the single "You Were There". This album marked the departure of guitarist Peter Bowman. The band's final studio album, Zone, was released in 1996 and included the single "Don't Tell What's Right", which featured vocals from Men at Work’s Colin Hay. Southern Sons disbanded later that year, reforming in 2019 for several reunion performances.

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