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Perth pop group The Valentines was, for a brief period, one of the most popular bands in the country. Although they started out a energetic soul/R&B band, their best known image was associated with the so-called "bubblegum pop" phenomenon of 1968-70. But there was a wild side to the band which was evident in their live performances (and their off-stage carousing). These days, of course, they're best known by reference to the fact that one of the singers ended up in a little band called AC/DC - although the enormous interest in them has resulted in many previously unreleased tracks becoming available in recent years.

The Valentines formed in Perth in mid-1966, bringing together members of three leading local beat groups: Scott and Milson were from The Spektors, Lovegrove, Ward and Cooksey from The Winztons, and Findlay from top WA band Ray Hoff & The Off Beats. Playing a mixture of soul, R&B and mod covers, by the start of 1967 they were already Perth's top group. A major drawcard was the double-vocal attack of dynamic frontmen Bon Scott and Vince Lovegrove, and within a few weeks of their live debut they were packing in crowds

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In late 1967, The Valentines relocated to Melbourne searching for higher success, and soon explored various other significant cities. With a development to the preferred Bubblegum sound late in 1968, the band became extra sought after, particularly among teenage ladies. Nonetheless as the fashion for bubblegum songs wore off, The Valentines had a hard time to keep their musical integrity in spite of a turn towards rock music. With differing opinions within the band concerning musical direction, as well as a much-publicised drugs bust in September 1969, team security began to endure. Although they still had a strong fanbase in particular locations of the country, especially back home in Perth, The Valentines decided to disband agreeably in August 1970.

The band was created in late 1966 with the combinations of Perth groups The Spektors and also The Winstons. They capitalised on the success of both the previous bands, plus the interest produced by having 2 divas in Scott as well as Lovegrove. Influenced by The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, as well as neighborhood celebrities The Easybeats, they enjoyed substantial neighborhood success and released a few singles.

Scott had built a solid reputation as an effective vocalist and also quickly joined Society, and also later AC/DC. Lovegrove found success as a music reporter, as well as guitar player Wyn Milsom ended up being a sound designer.

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