Warumpi Band "Stompen Ground", Broome, WA, 1998

This was filmed at Broome's annual Stompen Ground festival. Warumpi Band's lead singer is the one and only George Burarrwanga, a charismatic Gumatj clansman from NE Arnhem Land who is somewhat of a legend and in some music circles is regarded as the "Black Mick Jagger" of Aboriginal Australia.

[@WTT1978]

What a showman, I'm so sad to know we'll never get to see or hear him again. Long live George!

[@nampajinpa]

I have only just discovered these clips. Better late than never. What a brilliant band. I will be buying thir CDs. Too deadly!!

[@kathleencarson]

seen this band in the eightys and I always thought i'd catch them again. but not to be. Im just thankful I got to see them at all. One of the best live rock bands I"ve ever seen Pure energy. Sadly missed. RIP George

[@Xenuspawn]

Another favorite! Thank you to whose posting these.

[@MackYidhaky]

This man is very strong, have the spirit inside.
Thanks.

[@hereticNick]

Most underated Aussie band ever.
Love 'em.

[@ididjaustralia]

Glad you enjoyed the video clip!

[@ididjaustralia]

thanks mate, glad u enjoyed it!

[@ididjaustralia]

they did make it to the top in their own special way!

[@Ngarluma78]

i was there in front of Niel ,
legendary band ,deadly music,

[@ididjaustralia]

peace buddy

[@spiked1002]

Warumpi Rocks, "Stand Up" must be in the top 10 Aussie rock songs EVER, Black , White or even Scottish/Dutch. George aint dead, just quietly. His body may have left us, but I reckon if you head up the top, and your camped out in the sticks, you may just see some lights bouncing on the horizon. I figure thats where George is. I know its another bands song but, I do see him 'Dancing in the Moonlight
Love,Light and Happiness, Spike

[@Xenuspawn]

Thanks! Any advice on where to look for more of his music or information on his life, if it's allowed, I would be grateful. If not, okay too. I just keep listening to these. Raises my spirits.

[@ididjaustralia]

I guess a google search is the way to go.

[@ididjaustralia]

No, Coloured Stone and Warumpi Band are two different things. They're both great though!