Formation & Rise to Fame
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Baby Animals emerged in 1989 in Sydney, led by Suze DeMarchi (vocals/guitar), with Frank Celenza, Dave Leslie, and Eddie Parise rounding out the lineup
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Their self-titled debut (Sept 1991) soared to No. 1 on the ARIA charts and earned them three ARIA Awards in 1992 for Album of the Year, Breakthrough Artist – Album, and Breakthrough – Single for “Early Warning”
Notable Tours & Legacy
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They toured the US supporting Robert Plant in 1993, before disbanding in 1996. A reunion in 2007 led to a new album, This Is Not the End (2013), which cracked the Top 20
Why It Matters
Like grunge’s feral siblings, Baby Animals injected raw, melodic rock into Australia’s scene, driven by a powerful female presence—not a statement, just music that resonates.
