Freaked Out Flower Children

Freaked Out Flower Children were an Australian band which formed in 1991 with actress and TV presenter, Sophie Lee, on saxophone and vocals.[1] Other members were Gumpy Phillips (ex-Battle Happy, Mighty Big Crime) on guitar and vocals; Tricky J (Mighty Big Crime) on synthesiser; Fiona Ruttelle on backing vocals; and Nicole Love on backing vocals.[1] They played 1960s-style flower power music. Their debut single "Spill the Wine" – a cover version of Eric Burdon and War's 1970 hit – reached No. 31 on the ARIA Singles Chart in 1992.[2] In December 1991 the group issued their debut album, Love In, on Virgin Records, which was "full of syncopated beats and breezy melodies".[1] A second single, "Beautiful People" was released in March 1992. However the group's "retro-cabaret and day-glo focus ... did little to foster a sense of longevity". They disbanded in 1993.[1]

Freaked Out Flower Children
OriginMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
GenresFlower power
Years active1991 (1991)–1993 (1993)
LabelsVirgin
Past membersGumpy Phillips
Tricky J
Sophie Lee
Nicole Love
Fiona Ruttelle

Members

Discography

Studio albums
List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart
positions
AUS
[3]
Love In
  • Released: December 1991
  • Format: CD
  • Label: Virgin
 81

Singles
List of singles, with selected chart positions
Year Title Peak chart
positions		 Album
AUS
[3][4]
1991 "Spill the Wine" 31 Love In
1992 "Beautiful People" 102

References
  1. McFarlane, Ian (1999). "Encyclopedia entry for 'Freaked Out Flower Children'". Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop. Allen & Unwin. ISBN 1-86448-768-2. Archived from the original on 3 August 2004.
  2. Hung, Steffen. "Freaked Out Flower Children – 'Spill the Wine'". Australian Charts Portal. Hung Medien. Retrieved 4 October 2012.
  3. Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (pdf ed.). Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.
  4. "Bubbling Down Under Week Commencing 30 March 1992". Bubbling Down Under. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
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