Beasts of Bourbon

The Profile

Beasts of Bourbon are an Australian rock band formed in Sydney in 1983, famed for their swampy, blues-punk sound and barroom grit. Core figures include Tex Perkins and Spencer P. Jones, with ties to The Scientists, The Johnnys, and Hoodoo Gurus.

Formed in Sydney in 1983; debut The Axeman’s Jazz recorded in a single quick session; key members include Tex Perkins, Spencer P. Jones, Kim Salmon, Boris Sujdovic, James Baker, and Brian Hooper; associated with The Scientists, The Johnnys, Hoodoo Gurus; 2019’s Still Here released as The Beasts after the deaths of Brian Hooper and Spencer P. Jones.

Australian underground supergroup blending swamp rock, punk blues and barroom grit. Revered for the lightning-cut debut The Axemans Jazz, the band pushed darker and noisier on Sour Mash and then polished the menace on Black Milk. Little Animals marked a fierce 2007 return. Still Here (as The Beasts, 2019) stands as a raw, defiant salute to fallen comrades.