The Pits

The Pits was an Australian punk band active between 1978 and 1984. Reformed between 2003 and 2005 with occasional performances in 2006 and 2007. The Pits had a small group of loyal fans, but never got really popular. Some musical influences were The Sex Pistols, The Ramones, Iggy Pop, The Cramps, Jonathan Richman and The Modern Lovers, The Clash, Adverts, Patti Smith Group, The Rolling Stones, The Archies, and many others. 

 

Band members changed a bit (especially drummers). The original band eventually split about 1984. Greg Gilbert and Greg Wadley were the rhythm section in early Tex Deadly & The Dum Dums. Greg Gilbert (aka Des Johnson) has played also drums for several Brisbane acts. Greg Wadley moved to Melbourne and has been involved with several groups to this day, including New Waver and Hi God People. Peter Charles Macpherson went to live in Sydney for a time during the mid-80's after dabbling with Tea For Two. [SOURCE: THE PITS HOME PAGE]