Simon Binks – founding member of australian crawl

Simon Binks is an Australian guitarist, singer-songwriter, and founding member of the iconic rock band Australian Crawl. Born and raised on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, Binks helped shape the sound of one of Australia’s most memorable bands, contributing lead, slide, and acoustic guitar as well as songwriting across their classic early releases. From Australian Crawl’s first live performances in 1978 through to their national success in the 1980s, his distinctive guitar work became an essential part of the band’s identity and legacy.