FROM THE VAULT: AN INTERVIEW WITH REG MOMBASSA

In 1976, guitarist Chris O’Doherty (also known as Reg Mombassa) formed rock band Mental As Anything with four other art students. Mombassa left the band 25 years later, but not before they had produced 11 albums and 27 singles (with 20 of those entering the Top 40) and toured their way across Australia, New Zealand, Canada, England, Europe, the United States and Asia.

Mombassa’s artwork is renowned worldwide, and he’s had a close association with Mambo Graphics since 1986. He is now a member of the band Dog Trumpet with his brother Peter (also ex-Mentals), performing and recording original music.