Lineups
The best way to tell the story is to start at the beginning with the various lineups.
MATA HARI Mk 1: |
Jim Stanes: Vocals |
Grant Waring: Guitar, vocals |
Mark Apthorpe: Bass Guitar |
Mick Morello: Drums |
MATA HARI Mk 2: |
Jim Stanes: Vocals |
Brian McKinnon: Rhythm Guitar, vocals |
Greg Callan: Lead Guitar, vocals |
Geoff Barnes: Keyboards |
Mark Apthorpe: Bass Guitar |
Ron Bekker: Drums |
MATA HARI Mk 3: |
Jim Stanes: Vocals |
Brian McKinnon: Rhythm Guitar, vocals |
Greg Callan: Lead Guitar, vocals |
Mark Apthorpe: Bass Guitar |
Peter Harrison: Drums |
MATA HARI Mk 4: |
Jim Stanes: Vocals |
Brian McKinnon: Rhythm Guitar, vocals |
Greg Callan: Lead Guitar, vocals |
Mark Apthorpe: Bass Guitar |
Mark Turnbull: Drums |
MATA HARI Mk 5: |
Jim Stanes: Vocals |
Brian McKinnon: Rhythm Guitar, vocals |
Greg Callan: Lead Guitar, vocals |
Lee Brossmann: Bass Guitar |
Mark Turnbull: Drums |
As you can see, Mata Hari were the Spinal Tap of their era. Going through no less than four drummers, six if you count Dave Stewart and the legendary Phil Screen, who stood in at different times while the next sacrifice was found.