In the relative isolation of Christchurch, New Zealand, in the mid-1960s, Chants R&B developed a sound heavily indebted to the raunchiest and most R&B-influenced bands of the British Invasion, such as the Rolling Stones, Them, and the Yardbirds. (AllMusic) Given the Mike Rudd Factor, Significant. File under: Across The Ditch
In the music library: Nuggets II: Original Artyfacts From The British Empire And Beyond: I'm Your Witchdoctor
Links: Wikipedia AllMusic Discogs 4cat. Audioculture.
GarageHangover. A brief history of The Chants R&B
CHANTS R&B: Christchurch's rare rock, rumble and bang captured on film