Hogsnort Rupert

Hogsnort Rupert are a New Zealand band. Originally formed in 1968 as Hogsnort Rupert's Original Flagon Band, they shortened their name after their second album in 1970. They are known for their light, humorous brand of music which produced several charting singles, including the number one hit Pretty Girl which also became the biggest selling single in New Zealand for 1970.

The two consistent band members had been; Alec Wishart (lead vocals, percussion) and Dave Luther (vocals, guitar, harmonica). Luther was also the composer of all their hit singles.

During their 'Original Flagon Band' period the other band members were; Ian Terry (vocals, guitar), Frank Boardman (bass) whose idea the band was, and Billy Such (drums).[1] However, those three left the band in 1970 and 'Hogsnort Rupert' then became a trio with a new member John Reilly (vocals, guitar). Reilly departed the band prior to the recording of their third album, which was recorded as a duo by mainstay members Wishart and Luther. During subsequent years and varying incarnations of the band, other 'Hogsnort Rupert' members have included; John Newton, Graham Brown, Neil Worboys, Kevin Findlater, Bernie Reber, Dean Ruscoe, and Graeme Luther. The band's manager in the early days was John MacGee.

Dave Luther subsequently became the founding member of the New Zealand band Dave and the Dynamos who had a number one hit in 1983 with "Life Begins at Forty". Luther was the 'Dave' in the band's name, and 'The Dynamos' were Kevin Findlater (bass) and Bernie Reber (drums).

Hogsnort Rupert went on to become one of the longest running bands in New Zealand music history.

In November 2010, the band celebrated their 40th anniversary, with a pair of live concerts held in Napier.[2]

Frank Boardman, the man credited with the idea for the band, died in Sussex, England, on 6 October 2015.[3]

Frontman and founding member, Alec Wishart (born Alexander Frederick Wishart, 20 June 1939)[4] died on 22 January 2016 at the age of 76 from lung cancer.[5]

Discography

Albums
YearAlbumFormatLabelCatalog #
1969All Our Own Work!
Attributed to: Hogsnort Rupert's Original Flagon Band		LPHis Master's VoiceCSDM 6306
1970Have A Hogsnort Rupert Summer
Attributed to: Hogsnort Rupert's Original Flagon Band		LP
LP		His Master's Voice
World Record Club		HSDM 1004
SLZ 8359
1971Ways of Making You LaughLPHis Master's VoiceHSDM 1016
1974A Portrait of Hogsnort Rupert
Compilation Album		LPAxis2004
1982It's Hogsnort RupertLP
Cassette		Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras		MG 1
MG 1c
1985Something Old, Something New
Compilation Album featuring 5 tracks by Hogsnort Rupert		LP
CD		Axis
EMI		180
4711092
1999HypnoticCDCrocodileCRO CD 291044
2001The Very Best of Hogsnort Rupert
Compilation Album		CDEMI5344602
2006A Tribute To The Good TimesCDSpitfireSPCD-22004
2010A Touch of Hoggers (Celebrating 40 Years of Recording with Hogsnort Rupert)
Compilation Album		CDMardi GrasMG 6

Extended Plays
YearEPFormatLabelCatalog #
1970Have A Hogsnort Rupert Summer
(A-Side: Pretty Girl / Lonesome Traveller ~ B-Side: Gretel / Aubrey)
Attributed to: Hogsnort Rupert's Original Flagon Band		EP 45His Master's VoicePRO.01

Singles
YearSingle : A-Side / B-SideFormatLabelCatalog #NZ
Chart		Source Album
(Both sides from same album except where indicated)
1969When I Was Young / Maggie Maggie
Attributed to: Hogsnort Rupert's Original Flagon Band		45His Master's VoiceHR.349All Our Own Work!
All Our Own Work / Photograph
Attributed to: Hogsnort Rupert's Original Flagon Band		45His Master's VoiceHR.366
1970Gretel / Drink To Me Lads
Attributed to: Hogsnort Rupert's Original Flagon Band		45His Master's VoiceHR.391#11Non-album Track / All Our Own Work!
Pretty Girl / Your Tender Look
Attributed to: Hogsnort Rupert's Original Flagon Band		45His Master's VoiceHR.399#1Have A Hogsnort Rupert Summer / Non-album Track
Aubrey / Lonesome Traveler45His Master's VoiceHR.419#5Have A Hogsnort Rupert Summer / Non-album Track
1971Aunty Alice (Brought Us This) / Something Old Something New45His Master's VoiceHR.426#8Have A Hogsnort Rupert Summer
Little Bird / I'm Coming On Back To You45His Master's VoiceHR.436Non-album Tracks
Monday / Act Naturally45His Master's VoiceHR.442Ways of Making You Laugh / Non-album Track
Charlie Was A Good Man / Digging My Potatoes45His Master's VoiceHR.450Ways of Making You Laugh
1973Taking Wine With Lil / Have A Cuppa Tea
Attributed to: Alec Wishart with Jelly Roll Revival (*)		45His Master's VoiceHR.494Non-album Tracks
Grandad's Piano / Champs Elysees
Attributed to: Alec Wishart with The Society Jazzmen (A-Side) (*)
Attributed to: Alec Wishart with Jelly Roll Revival (B-Side) (*)		45EMIHR.505
1981Tokyo Rose / Hey Good Looking45EpicES 695It's Hogsnort Rupert
1982Don't Make Me / Little Ukulele45EpicES 732
Pretty Girl / Aunty Alice45Mardi GrasMG 2
1983Life Begins At Forty / Diggin' My Potatoes
Attributed to: Dave and The Dynamos (*)		45Mardi GrasMG 3#1Non-album Tracks
1984Can't Spell Rhythm / Can't Spell Rhythm (Party Mix)
Attributed to: Dave and The Dynamos (*)		45Mardi GrasMG 4
Holiday Song / Don't Make Me
Attributed to: Dave and The Dynamos (*)		45Mardi GrasMG 5
  • Note: This Discography also includes acts associated to Hogsnort Rupert primary members; Alec Wishart and Dave Luther. Those entries are indicated with (*)

References
  1. Dando, Kris. "Toe-tapping tunes for 40 years". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 23 January 2016.
  2. "Hogsnort Rupert turn 40 with Hawke's Bay gigs - Hawkes Bay Today - Hawke's Bay Today News". Nzherald.co.nz. 1 November 2010. Retrieved 23 January 2016.
  3. "Frank Boardman death". Dominion Post. 17 November 2015. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  4. http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/wellington/76268046/Life-story-Hogsnort-Rupert-frontman-Alec-Wishart-dies
  5. "Hogsnort Rupert frontman and founding member Alec Wishart dies, aged 76". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 23 January 2016.
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