The Saints

The Profile

The Saints are an Australian punk rock band formed in Brisbane in 1973 by Chris Bailey, Ed Kuepper and Ivor Hay. Their breakthrough single “(I’m) Stranded” (1976) and the albums Eternally Yours and Prehistoric Sounds helped define punk while folding in garage rock and R&B influences.

Formed in Brisbane (1973); classic lineup: Chris Bailey (vocals), Ed Kuepper (guitar), Ivor Hay (drums). Landmark single “(I’m) Stranded” (1976); key albums in 1977–78. The name continued under Bailey with changing lineups; they performed in Rome on 7 Dec 2014.

Three DeBaser reviews revisit The Saints: a seminal debut ((I'm) Stranded), the fierce London-era Eternally Yours, and a 2014 Rome gig recollected with wry nostalgia. The writers trace Brisbane roots, 1977 shockwaves, and R&B/Detroit currents running through the noise.