Forming in 1979,
The Zorros were a popular post-punk band who played their first gig at the
Champion Hotel, Fitzroy in January 1980. Singer Nic Chancellor was previously a
roadie for punk band, News and a doorman at Bernhardts Night Club in the City,
while guitarist Darren Smith played in another punk band Proles. The Zorros
released one 7" single on Au GO GO Records, 'Too Young', written by
Chancellor. It was mixed and produced by Tony Cohen and was released in October
1981 where it went to number 3 on the Melbourne 3RRR charts.
In 1988 a
Zorros' album was also released on Dreamtime Software. Playing at many of the
early inner-city venues, The Zorros played original independent music for 16
years with over 500 performances and over 500 songs written by Darren Smith and
Nic Chancellor. The band played the final Crystal Ballroom gig on the 31
October 1987 but continued to play at inner-city venues until 1994.
The Zorros
line-up included: Nic Chancellor - Vocals/Bass, Darren Smith - Guitar, Daniel Smith - Drums, Craig Russell - Bass, Greg Pedley -
Drums, Phil Bryant
- Drums, Scott Ferris - Bass, Gary Williamson - Drums, Alex Zammit - Bass.
