Roger McLachlan

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Roger McLachlan
Born (1954-01-15) 15 January 1954 (age 70)
Riverton, New Zealand
GenresRock music
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)bass guitar
Years active1965–present
Formerly ofLittle River Band, Stars
Websitewww.rogermclachlan.com

Roger McLachlan (born 15 January 1954) is a New Zealand bass guitarist based in Australia. He was an early bass player for Little River Band.

Early life[edit]

McLachlan was born on 15 January 1954 in the small town of Riverton, near Invercargill, New Zealand.[1] He came to Australia in 1974 to join the touring band for the stage musical Godspell.[2]

Little River Band[edit]

In 1975, McLachlan was invited to join the supergroup Little River Band, replacing the short tenure of Dave Orams.[3] He appeared on the first two albums Little River Band and After Hours, and toured extensively, making 311 appearances with the band.[4] He was replaced by George McArdle in 1976.[5] By 1998, all original members of Little River Band had left. Guitarist Stephen Housden revived the band, and asked McLachlan to re-join. He remained with the band for a year, until the pressure of touring in the United States led him to depart again.[6]

Subsequent career[edit]

McLachlan joined country-rock outfit Stars in 1976, remaining with them into 1977.

He is part of the Stars re-formed lineup of 2019.[7]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Montague, Joe. "New Zealand's Roger McLachlan Releases: Roger This Roger That". .rivetingriffs.com. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  2. ^ "Finding Roger McLachlan …". wordpress.com. 2 April 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  3. ^ "Whammo Homepage". 15 June 2004. Archived from the original on 15 June 2004. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  4. ^ "Graeham Goble - Little River Band (LRB) founding member & main songwriter". graehamgoble.com. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  5. ^ "The bottom line". Stuff. 31 January 2009. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  6. ^ "www.lrb.net - 1998 tour biography". www.lrb.net. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  7. ^ "STARS - About".