Grong Grong (band) originally meant for release as a demo. After supporting Melbourne band the "Corpsegrinders" word of Grong Grong's unique sound spread to Melbourne which gave them a spot supporting the Dead Kennedys at their performance at the Thebarton town hall in 1983. They managed to heavily impress Dead Kennedys singer Jello Biafra and he's quoted as saying this about them, "I lay awake for about two nights after seeing Grong Grong, still wondering if I actually saw what I really saw." Jello later signed Grong Grong to Alternative Tentacles and financed their first album. Jello later collaborated with Charlie Tolnay on
The Late Late Show Tribute to The Dubliners The Late Late Show Tribute to The Dubliners The Late Late Show Tribute is an album & film by The Dubliners recorded in 1987. The album charted at No.31 in Ireland. The set originated as a special dedicated episode of RTE's The Late Late Show, hosted by Gay Byrne, on the occasion of the band's 25th anniversary year. As well as featuring a number of unique collaborations, the episode is notable for hosting the last public appearance of founding band member Ciarán Bourke, who - unable to perform with the band due to health issues - recited "The Lament for