Smokestack Lightning was a blues band formed in Adelaide in the early 70s. The band was very popular in the local pub scene; most notably at The Eagle Hotel where they had a weekly residency. Their debut album was released in 1975 on the EMS label and coincided with their Muddy Waters support show at the Adelaide Festival Theatre. Smokestack Lightning supported many overseas blues bands including John Mayall, Freddy King, BB King and Hound Dog Taylor to name but a few. The band went through many lineup changes in their five-year tenure. They disbanded in 1978.
Members
Greg Baker (harmonica), Marty Honow (guitar/vocals), Andy Jennings (drums), John Selmer (sax/flute), Ron Tabuteau (guitar/vocals), Peter Tsounis (bass/vocals), Rod Venning (harmonica), Julie Charlton (vocals), Mark Cornwall (bass), Marty Honow (guitar/vocals), Peter Horsam (guitar), Bob Petchell (harmonica/sax), Sue Wylie (vocals)
