Band of Tabalene (Phil Gaunt, Tony Buettel, Tony Naylor, Phil Manning)
In the early 1970s David Porter was a contributing photographer for some of the most influential Australian Rock music and underground publications (Go-Set, Daily/Planet, Rolling Stone (Australian Edition), The Digger. Porter was based in Melbourne, his subject the zeitgeist of its Rock/Pop music, underground theatre, and Counterculture scenes, sometimes working as ‘David Porter’, sometimes ‘Jacques L’Affrique’, sometimes ‘Jack Africa’. In 1973 he left Melbourne, stopped working in commercial photography, and pursued a teaching career.Band of Tabalene (1972)Blues/rock band (a.k.a. Willy & The Philtones). Tony Buettel (drums), Phil Gaunt (bass), Phil Manning (guitar/vocals), Tony Naylor (guitar/vocals). Released one single Herbert’s Boogie (1972).
David Dixon Porter (1813 – 1891)
Discover David Dixon Porter (1813-1891), a distinguished U.S. Navy Admiral & artist! Explore his captivating artworks – concert photography, band portraits, and event scenes. A unique blend of naval history & artistic expression.
Penrith Regional Gallery - Home of the Lewers Bequest (Emu Plains, Australia)
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About this artwork
- Title: Band of Tabalene (Phil Gaunt, Tony Buettel, Tony Naylor, Phil Manning)
- Artist: David Dixon Porter
- Year: 1972
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Penrith Regional Gallery - Home of the Lewers Bequest
- Color intensity: Monochromatic
- Perceived brightness: balanced

