Klinger are an Australian rock band from Melbourne, Victoria named after the character from M*A*S*H.The Age, 27 September 1996, "Klinging For Dear Life" by Elissa Blake Their "Sayonara Anyway" / "Ben Lee" single reached #22 on the ARIA Alternative singles chart.The ARIA Report, Issue 569 They had two songs in Triple J's Hottest 100 in 2000.Adelaide Advertiser, 27 January 2001, "Powderfinger wins rock fans' top vote" They supported Green Day, Unwritten Law and Everclear and toured nationally.The Age August 10, 2007 Ben makes a correction by Andrew MurfettThe Age December 24, 2004 Memories cling by Andrew MurfettCairns Post, 30 March 2001, "Just having fun." by Nick Coppack The band were one of several dozen to appear in the TISM music video "Thunderbirds Are Coming Out"
Klinger played their first show of over 10 years at the Northcote Social Club in Melbourne on Australia Day 2014.
Discography Albums Shooting for the Chorus (2014)
EPs No Manners, Nice Trousers (1996) I Like Your Spirit Kid (1997) Grimshaw Street (2000)
Singles "Sayonara Anyway" / "Ben Lee" (2000) - ShockAdelaide Advertiser, 28 December 2000, review by Michael Duffy "Acne & Peroxide" / "Geography" (2002)
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