Chicks Incorporated were an Australian dance rock band formed in Brisbane, Queensland in 1977. Their sound was largely derived from American soul, funk, pop, rock and disco. Starting out as an almost all-female band with guitarist Chris Mitchell being the only male member, they were led by the late drummer Miriam Curtis, who produced their sole album 'Security' in 1980. They attracted a lot of local attention due to their sexy appearance and wild dancing. Other members were vocalist Safanya who had sung in Jesus Christ Superstar, Sue Neilson on bass and Pamela Withnell on sax.
The band's first single was "Jive To Stay Alive" released on RCA Records, and was also featured on a few disco compilation albums such as 'Dats Disco' on RCA. Most of the band's material was written by well-respected Brisbane songwriters Laurie Stone and Peter Moscos, as well as keyboard player David Bentley, formerly of Python Lee Jackson and best known for the hit "In A Broken Dream" which was sung by Rod Stewart. The band appeared on Countdown.
The band shortened their name to Chicks in 1979, but despite being signed with a major label, they had several problems finding and retaining competent members. Their final appearance on an album was "Stormy Nights" on the compilation 'That's Queensland' issued by radio station 4IP. The song was a departure from their early dance orientated material and geared towards the electro-pop sound of the early 80's and the band eventually split up. The following members were in the band at some time or another; Safanya, Miriam Curtis, Wendy Dowsett, Wendy Knudson, Chris Mitchell, Sue Neilson, Pamela Withnell, Finn Christian, Jennifer Kelly, Danny Patchin, Kim Wheeler, Paula Williams, Peter Wragg
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