The Angels, an Australian rock band from Adelaide, formed in 1974. Initially known as Moonshine Jug and String Band, they transitioned into The Keystone Angels and accompanied Chuck Berry on his Australian tour. In 1976, they signed with Albert Productions and released their debut single "Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again?" Their self-titled album The Angels arrived in 1977 and peaked at number 198 on the Australian charts. Their breakthrough came with the single "Comin' Down" in 1978. The subsequent album Face to Face reached number 16 on the charts, selling over 280,000 copies (4x platinum). In 1979, they released No Exit, achieving their first Top 10 placement. They toured with David Bowie and played a historic concert at Sydney Opera House. The Angels signed with Epic Records in 1980, releasing Face to Face internationally as Angel City. They continued their success in Australia with albums like Dark Room (1980), which included the Top 10 hit "No Secrets". Internal changes led to the departure of drummer Graham Bidstrup and John Brewster. Despite these shifts, they released successful albums such as Howling (1986), Live Line (1987), Beyond Salvation (1990), and Red Back Fever (1991). The Angels disbanded in 1995 but reunited for a tour due to its success. Doc Neeson returned briefly before leaving again to pursue a solo career. He passed away from cancer on June 4, 2014. The Brewster brothers continued with Dave Gleeson as the new vocalist, releasing Talk the Talk in 2014 and Ninety Nine, their fourtheen full-length, in 2024.
