The Whitlams

The Whitlams is an Australian band famous for songs such as "No Aphrodisiac"and "Blow up the Pokies". The Whitlams sound can best be described as 'Piano rock' founded in 'lyrics of charming cynicism'

The Whitlams is an Australian band famous for songs such as "No Aphrodisiac"and "Blow up the Pokies". The Whitlams sound can best be described as 'Piano rock' founded in 'lyrics of charming cynicism'. The band's name is a tribute to former Australian Prime Minister, Gough Whitlam.

The Whitlams were formed formed in late 1992 in Newtown, Sydney, Australia. The initial band members were Tim Freedman, Stevie Plunder and Andy Lewis. Being without a drummer, the band developed their songs acoustically on Saturday afternoons at the Sandringham Hotel in King Street.