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Jeremy Oxley is the singer, song-writer guitarist of the legendary 80’s band Sunnyboys. The post-punk pop group burnt brightly and, despite their brief existence, Jeremy’s songs took up a special place in the hearts of music lovers around the country.  Suffering mental illness for decades, Jeremy continued to write music and produced a number of impressive paintings. Meeting Mary in 2008 and secure in a loving environment, Jeremy made the decision to have a different life. In 2012 Jeremy rejoined the original members of the SUNNYBOYS to reclaim his rightful place on stage.

Companion is the new 5 track EP by Jeremy Oxley, the second solo work released in his career outside of Sunnyboys.

Three tracks are re-recorded, enhanced songs from his unreleased album Monastery (1998), a home recording which is a deeply personal and reflective insight into his feelings and life at the time while battling crippling health issues.

In 2012, now in good health and a loving home situation, Jeremy set to with some of Australia’s finest musicians (Brendan Gallagher, Stuart Eadie & Peter Oxley) to update and breathe fresh life into these songs and in doing so changed the personality and perspective of them.

Two new songs were also added. Movin’ Out a pretty and moving instrumental piece reflects hope with a dash of excitement regarding new prospects, while Magic Parade, co-written with his wife Mary is a song about the bizarre and confusing effects of drug use.

A departure from Jeremy’s early Sunnyboys sound, Companion features a more relaxed country/folk rock feel showcasing Jeremy’s amazing ability to adapt as a musician into any genre.

Companion is available on CD from this website. Just go to the home page for the link. You can also download Companion via itunes.

Mary Oxley Griffiths is Jeremy Oxley’s wife and carer and mother of twin teenage boys Lachlan and Kieran. Learning of Jeremy’s ill health in 2008, Mary made contact with a group of supporters to see if she could lend a hand. Mary’s friendship with Jeremy slowly blossomed into something much more and four years later the couple married. Mary is a registered nurse and is able to provide the extra care Jeremy needs for his medication and various health issues. A great supporter of Jeremy’s music, Mary co-wrote a track off Jeremy’s latest recording, Companion.

Peter Oxley grew up in the northern NSW town Kingscliff. His passion for surfing was superseded by music when he and his younger brother Jeremy discovered the guitar. Peter came to Sydney to study Architecture and formed the Shy Imposters. The brothers were re-united a year later and the Sunnyboys were formed. Peter played bass and looked after all the distinctive design elements. Post Sunnyboys, Peter played in the Sparklers, Flathead and also with Ed Kuepper. A man who loves to cook, Peter ran the much loved Wedgetail Pizzeria in Newtown for 16 years.