THREE BLIND MICE

he Stones were birthed by singer/guitarist Wayne Elseys decision to quit Bored Games to start a band that sounded like The Clean. Their debut came on the 25th April 1981 at an Otago University, a gig headlined by Bored Games (Shayne Carter) and new comers The Chills and Verlaines (a line up which in retrospect, would make any Flying Nun/low fi pop fan drool). Elseys vision for a band that sounds like The Clean didnt really come to fruition. The Stones were toobright to not to create their own sound,one wrapped in braggadocio and swagger. Fast, aggressive guitars, driving rhythm section with a knack for fluid pop structures. Charismatic and smart,The Stones had the ability to sound completely empathetic and threatening all at once. - Shayne P. Carter