Young Charlatans were formed at the end of 1977 after Rowland S. Howard and Ian 'Ollie' Olsen had departed from their previous bands - The Obsessions and Reals respectively - and found success in writing with each other. 

They recorded the first (and second) version of 'Shivers' as part of their unreleased demos in 1978, which were made by Bruce Milne for a future single on his Au Go-Go label.

However having only played about 13 shows, the band dissolved before this could take place, with Rowland joining The Boys Next Door in 1978 while Olsen meanwhile went on to form the influential Whirlywirld. Other members of the group included Jeff Wegener on drums, who went on to join Laughing Clowns and the late Janine Hall on bass, who joined Chris Bailey's incarnation of The Saints upon his return to Australia in 1980.

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Young Charlatans lineup included: Rowland S.  Howard - Guitar/Vocals, Ian 'Ollie' Olsen Guitar/Vocals, Jeff Wegener - Drums, Janine Hall - Bass.

Rowland S. Howard, 1977/78 - Source: Rowland S.Howard.com

Young Charlatans - Shivers.mp3

   

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Images:
  • Main Image - Young Charlatans, 1978 - Photo by Peter Milne
  • Background Image - Young Charlatans Montage from the Alternative Animals CD ROM by Scott Anderson
  • Rowland S. Howard, 1977/78 - Source: Rowland S.Howard.com from the Alternative Animals CD ROM by Scott Anderson
  • Young Charlatans photo gallery, 1977 - 1978 - Sources: Rowland S.Howard.com, Philip Morland, Peter Milne, Alternative Animals CD ROM and We're Livin' On Dog Food
Video:
  • Interview with Rowland S. Howard and Ollie Olsen from the band Young Charlatans, 1977 from The ABC, Music Around Us - Source: ABC and Youtube
MP3:
  • 'Shivers', 1978 demo - Unreleased (Howard) - Licensed courtesy of Bruce Milne