Deckchairs Overboard

Deckchairs Overboard were based in Sydney, Australia. They were active from 1982 to 1985. In 1980 John Clifforth (vocals, guitar, keyboards, ex-True Wheels), Paul Hester (vocals, drums, ex-International Exiles), Ken Campbell (vocals, guitar) and Steve Carter (bass) formed a power-pop group called THE CHEKS. In August 1981 they signed to Regular Records and by January 1982 Cathy McQuade (ex-Ears) replaced Steve Carter on bass and the group became DECKCHAIRS OVERBOARD.