Cosmic Star at Home at Mt Hotham
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www.nenews.com.au MT HOTHAM FALLS CREEK NEWS — August 2011 — PAGE 7 Cosmic star at home at Mt Hotham EVEN young punks grow old - well MOUNTAIN PERSONALITY so much as the free alcohol, laughs, that’s as long as they don’t self de- By MATT GUGGISBERG and overseas travelling involved with struct first. being in a rock band. Few punks though have a song MT HOTHAM CORRESPONDENT Known for their droning, fuzzed- written about them going through healthy amounts of the beer supply. out bass and wah-wah guitar, the that transition. Melbourne band Jet drew upon Cosmic Psychos are arguably one of “Kill Bill” was written by Bill Walsh’s their many long nights spent at the the most influential bands of their former band colleagues after he left bar as an influence for their song time. the Cosmic Psychos - a band he had Rollover DJ, and Noel Gallagher of Fans include Buzz Osbourne from formed with bass player Ross Knight Oasis fame liked the place so much the Melvins, Donita Sparks from L7, in 1985. he attempted to buy it. Lindsay McDougall from Frenzal Over the last three winters Bill has Bill was with the Cosmic Psychos Rhomb and Kurt Cobain from Nir- been part of the Hotham landscape. through till their seventh album re- vana. This season he is managing Kon- leased in 2001. UK band The Prodigy released a goola Lodge as well as working as After all that time, and many of version of ‘Fuel My Fire’, largely based an alpine technician at Central Snow them good times, Bill had little left to on a previous Cosmic Psychos tune Sports in the Arlberg. be angry about. ‘Lost Cause’. He has even been known to hit the The Cosmic Psychos are one of Given that the song co written by skins at the General. the defining bands of the yob rock Bill and L7 went on to sell something The rest of the year Bill is better genre. like 20 million copies, it is hardly sur- known as one of the owners of the Living by the rule of thumb that you prising that Bill has little left to be an- Cherry Bar, located in downtown should drink before you play a show gry about. Melbourne. because your friends might drink all In fact, spending winters at Hoth- Bill himself often spins the tunes at of the beer, the Psychos gained a rep- am means Bill is invariably seen with IN ANOTHER LIFE: Former Cosmic Psychos band member Bill Walsh is happy his own club, as well as consuming utation for not caring about money a smile on his face. to call Mt Hotham home during the winter. is vital to a great snow trip and applies to all visitors to alpine areas regardless of skill, length of stay or the type of activity undertaken. Be safe and enjoy the snow! 1. Do not stop where you obstruct a trail or run or are not visible from above. When entering a trail or run or starting downhill, look uphill and giveway to others - they also have right of way. 2. Do not ski, snowboard, ride a lift or undertake any other alpine activity if your ability is impaired by drugs or alcohol. 3. When riding chairlifts always use the restraining devices. Always use suitable restraints to avoid runaway skiing/boarding equipment. Ensure your equipment is in good condition. 4. Observe and obey all signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails or runs and out of closed ANDREW SWIFT: Mt Hotham’s guardian of cultural heritage. PHOTO: Matt Guggisberg areas. For Ambulance, Police & Fire Call ‘000’. Keeper of Hotham history, heritage Mt Hotham Resort Management: (03) 5759 3550 m/19d04489-v3/mhfcaug10 ANDREW Swift likes to talk his- MOUNTAIN PERSONALITY mines of the district – with he and his Proudly brought to you by... tory. friends becoming known as the Cave By MATT GUGGISBERG And he’s likely to ignite your imagi- Crawlers. nation with his engaging anecdotes MT HOTHAM CORRESPONDENT In 1980 his parents opened “The of the past – as he did at Tanderra Ski was appointed the resort’s walking Miner’s Cottage”, a small manufac- Club during this season’s Hotham Ski track manager and cultural heritage turing and gift shop in Bright. Association celebrations, providing officer. On returning from studying art an overview of the resort manage- His passion for the past can be and design in Melbourne Andrew ment board’s work on the Cobungra traced to his upbringing in Bright. and his sister took over the Cottage Ditch and Huts walking tracks over His early years were spent helping which they ran through till 2000. summer. his family scavenge building materials During the 1990s Andrew started Andrew has been working with from derelict buildings - finding per- consulting for various government the Mount Hotham Resort Manage- sonal effects in the walls, ceilings and agencies recording mining heritage. ment Board since 2007, having start- under the floors sparked an interest With childhood acquaintance ed on the recycled water pipeline, in local history. 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