Flaming Stars

Indie rock band from Gisborne, North Island, New Zealand. Martin Kirk and Simon Vita formed the Flaming Stars in 1984, initially with Steve Simpson (formerly of the Small Faces loving local band, the Planets on bass) and Ross Revington (drums). The formation of the 'Flaming Stars' which recorded the 1986 single, 'Art Statement' featured all three of the band members from The Wasp Factory.