The Mad Turks from Istanbul

Original line-up: Chuck Skatt (real name Charles Jenkins, vocals), Hank M. Turk (real name Matthias Eckhardt, guitar), Martyn La Merde (real name Martyn Christopher, bass), Dom Benedictine III (real name Dominic Larizza, drums, guitar, vocals) Adelaide band The Mad Turks from Istanbul played a tough brand of 1960s-infused power pop that called to mind the likes of The Flamin' Groovies, The Kinks, Elvis Costello and the Ramones. Formed in 1984 the band's melodic disposition was at odds with…