The Strangers (Australian band)
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| Origin | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Genres | Rock |
| Years active | 1961–1975 |
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The Strangers were an Australian rock band formed in 1961 and existed until 1975. The band started out playing instrumental songs in a style similar to The Shadows, with influences from Cliff Richard. The original line-up was Laurie Arthur (lead guitar), Peter Robinson (bass), Graeme "Garth" Thompson (drums) and Fred Wieland (rhythm guitar). Robinson had previously played with a local band The Thunderbirds and went on to replace Athol Guy in the Seekers in the late 1970s.