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The Holy Toledos
OriginChristchurch, New Zealand
Genres
Years active1988–1994
Labels
Members
  • Mick Gregg
  • Brendan Gregg
  • Adam Gallagher
  • Tom Mahon
  • Paul McGuigan
Past members
  • Chris Mitchell
  • Chris O'Connell
WebsiteSpotify

The Holy Toledos were an indie rock group formed in Christchurch, New Zealand and led by musicians Mick and Brendan Gregg. Active between 1988 and 1994, they originally formed as a group of school friends from St. Thomas of Canterbury College. They were known for their melodic indie rock and vocal harmonies. They released two albums, "Forget and Forgive"[1] (1992) on Failsafe and "Blood" (1993) on Sony Music. In 2024 they digitaly released the demos of their third album, "Stone", which was turned down by Sony back in 1994[2].

Discography

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Studio Albums

  • Forget and Forgive (1992)[3]
  • Blood (1993)[4]
  • Stone (1994)[2]

Band Members

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  • Adam Gallagher - bass, vocals (1988-1994)
  • Brendan Gregg - drums, guitar, vocals, mandola (1988-1994)
  • Micheal (Mick) Gregg - vocals, guitar, tin whistle (1988-1994)
  • Tom Mahon - guitar, mandolin, vocals (1992-1994)
  • Paul McGuigan - drums (1993-1994)
  • Chris Mitchell - guitar, vocals (1988-1992)
  • Chris O'Connell - guitar, vocals (1988-1992)

Citations

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  1. ^ "National Library of New Zealand". tiaki.natlib.govt.nz. 1993. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
  2. ^ a b Stone, 31 May 1994, retrieved 10 June 2024
  3. ^ "Forget and Forgive - The Holy Toledos - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
  4. ^ Blood, 29 September 1993, retrieved 10 June 2024