Tribe After Tribe

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Tribe After Tribe
Origin Johannesburg, South Africa
Genres Alternative rock
Years active1984–2009
Past membersRobbi Robb, Robby Whitelaw, Barry Schneider, Bruce Williams, Dino Archon, Fuzzy Marcus, Niels Jensen and Reynold Carlson, Chris Frazier

Tribe After Tribe is a South African alternative rock band, formed in Johannesburg in 1984 by Robbi Robb. [1] Former members included Robby Whitelaw, Barry Schneider, Bruce Williams, Dino Archon, Fuzzy Marcus, Niels Jensen and Reynold Carlson. [2]

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The band relocated to Los Angeles shortly after the release of their first album. [3]

Tribe after Tribe are listed as one of the Top 40 South African Rock Legends by the South African Rock Encyclopedia. [4]

Discography

Singles

Albums

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