 Uncanny X-Men were originally a four piece band formed in the late 1970s and consisted of Brian Mannix (vocals, guitar), Michael Helms (bass), Nick Matandos (drums) and Ron Thiessen (guitar) and were a regular Wednesday night attraction at the Pier Hotel in Frankston, Victoria.In 1981, the line-up changed when Helms left and Chuck Hargreaves on guitar and Steve Harrison on bass guitar joined Mannix, Matandos and Thiessen.Mannix became known for his mischievous and comical send-ups of other artists.The band was signed by Mushroom Records early in 1982 and released their debut EP "'SaliveOne!"