The State (band)

The State
Also known asThe Cutters
OriginMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
GenresPop
Years active1987 (1987)–1989 (1989)
Labels
Past members
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The State were an Australian band, which formed as The Cutters. Their second single, "Real Love" (October 1988), was nominated for the 1989 ARIA Award for Best New Talent. They released their debut album, Elementary, in February 1989. After that, all four members formed Southern Sons with Jack Jones late that year.