The Hippos were an Australian blues band formed in Sydney in 1985. The band released three albums in their time together and were nominated for three ARIA Music Awards at the ARIA Music Awards of 1989 for their song "Dark Age"
Band members The original band members included: Leszek (Lez) Karski – guitar, lead vocals. (Left to join the Bondi Cigars.) John Power – bass, lead vocals. Ace Follington – drums. (Left to join the Bondi Cigars.) Ian Jones – saxophone, percussion, backing vocals. Bridie King – keyboards, percussion, backing vocals.
Other musicians included: David McBride – trombone. (Hippocracy) Nigel Harris – trumpet. (Hippocracy) Tim Reeves – drums. Matt Morrison – drums. Rory McKibbon – guitar. Phil Groves – keyboards.
Discography Studio albums Title Album details Peak chartpositions AUS N.B. The High Point number in the NAT column represents the release's peak on the national chart. Hippocracy Released: June 1988 Label: WEA (255526-1, 255526-2) Format: CD, LP 55 Hippocalypse Released: September 1989 Label: WEA (256713-1, 256713-2) Format: CD, LP 101 Creatures from the Back Saloon Released: August 1993 Label: Exile / Festival (D31060) Format: CD 139
Extended plays Title Details Mammal on the Move Released: 1986 Label: Stoat Records (STOAT EP1) Format: LP
Singles Title Year Peak chart positions Album AUS "Breaking Up Somebody's Home" 1988 — Hippocracy "Dark Age" 45 "Time and Motion" 1989 128 Hippocalypse "Eat at Home" 1990 —
Awards The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. The Hippos were nominated for three awards.
| rowspan="3"| 1989 | "Dark Age" | Breakthrough Artist – Single
| Les Karski & Guy Gray for "Dark Age" | Producer of the Year
| Guy Gray for "Dark Age" | Engineer of the Year
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