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Alan MacDonald (born 14 August 1961) is an Australian musician and lawyer, best known as the drummer of the 1980s band the Triffids, where he performed under his nickname 'Alsy'. He was born on 14 August 1961 to Bill MacDonald, a professor of child health at University of Western Australia, and Judy Henzell ( AM ), a well-known paediatrician. [1] .
Alsy MacDonald. As a member of the 1980’s band The Triffids he can lay claim to a secure place in Australia’s music history. After the band split in 1990 Allan, with his partner and fellow band member Jill Birt, returned to Perth making their growing family their top priority.
The Triffids began partly in response to the punk rock movement. Writing in his diary as a teenager, McComb traced the band's emergence in Perth: On the night of 27 November 1976, a tape was made by Alsy MacDonald, playing a single toy drum, and Dave McComb playing acoustic guitar.
In The Pines is an album by The Triffids, released in August 1986, which reached No. 69 on the Australian Album Charts. [1]
Formed in Perth in the late seventies by David McComb and Alsy MacDonald, The Triffids were one of Australia’s most successful musical exports of the eighties. Over five heady years, they signed to Island Records, played above Midnight Oil on Belgian festival bills, appeared twice on the cover of the NME, and played sellout shows across Europe.
Alan MacDonald is an Australian musician and lawyer, best known as the drummer of the 1980s band the Triffids, where he performed under his nickname 'Alsy'.
Explore Alsy MacDonald's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Alsy MacDonald on AllMusic.
