Car Crash Set

Car Crash Set were a pioneering electronic band in the mid 80s. The band released several singles as well as one album and an EP that was remixed and produced by John Fryer of Mute Records fame. "Outsider" was the bands debut single (Reaction, 1983). The band toured extensively and opened for OMD, Shriekback and Hunters and Collectors.

Car Crash Set were initially: Nigel Russell -Vocals and Synths (ex Spelling Mistakes/Danse Macabre) - went on to play with Greg Johnson Dave Bulog - Keyboards, Guitar Trevor Reekie - Keyboards, Guitar - formed Pagan Records.

and also: Simon Brown - Drums Rick Robertson - Sax Henry Downes - Percussion Sharon Tuapawa - Backing vocals Ryan Monga - Bass

Location: Auckland, New Zealand