TISM

Founded: 1982

Location: Australia

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TISM

TISM (an acronym of This Is Serious Mum) are a seven-piece anonymous alternative rock band, formed in Melbourne, Australia on 30 December 1982 by vocalist/drummer Humphrey B. Flaubert, bassist/vocalist Jock Cheese and keyboardist/vocalist Eugene de la Hot Croix Bun, with vocalist Ron Hitler-Barassi joining the group the following year. These four members have formed the core of the band since their inception, with the line-up being rounded out by guitarists Leak Van Vlalen (1982–1991), Tokin' Blackman (1991–2004; died 2008) and Vladimir Lenin-McCartney (2022–present), as well as backing vocalists/dancers Les Miserables and Jon St. Peenis.

Albums

1988 Great Truckin' Songs of the Renaissance
1990 Hot Dogma
1991 Gentlemen, Start Your Egos
1995 Machiavelli and the Four Seasons
1998 www.tism.wanker.com

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GALLERY: TISM @ The Gov, Adelaide

GALLERY: TISM @ The Gov, Adelaide

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'Machiavelli And The Four Seasons': A New Book About TISM Is Coming

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TISM Announce First Album & Headline Tour In 20 Years, Drop Lead Single

TISM Announce First Album & Headline Tour In 20 Years, Drop Lead Single

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Should TISM Perform At The AFL Grand Final?

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TISM Drop Free Bandcamp 'Not As Good' Album Of Outtakes

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TISM Costume Added To The Australian Music Vault's 'Strength In Sound' Exhibition

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TISM Forever Unleash First-ever 'Unofficial Fan Edit' Of TISM Full Concert