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Dragon are a rock band which were formed in Auckland, New Zealand in January 1972 and relocated to Sydney, Australia in May 1975.[1][2][3][4] They were previously led by singer Marc Hunter[5][6] and are currently led by his brother, bass player Todd Hunter.[7] They performed and released material under the name Hunter in Europe and the United States during 1987.[2][4][7] Keyboard player Paul Hewson(no relation to Bono) wrote or co-wrote most of the group's hits: "April Sun in Cuba"[8] peaked at #2 on the 1977 Australian singles chart;[9] "Are You Old Enough?"[10] reached #1 in 1978;[9] and "Still in Love with You"[11] reached #15 also in 1978.[4][7][9] The Hunter brothers, with Todd's partner, Johanna Pigott, wrote "Rain,"[12] a #2 hit in 1983.[9] The name Dragon came from a consultation of I Ching cards by early band vocalist Graeme Collins.[13] Dragon have endured tragedy and notoriety. Several band members died during their association with the band: drummer Neil Storey of a heroin overdose in 1976,[6] Paul Hewson of a drug overdose in 1985[6] and Marc Hunter of smoking-related oesophageal cancer in 1998.[2][6] The Stewart Royal Commission (1980–1983) which investigated the Mr. Asia drug syndicate[14] obtained evidence that Dragon members were clients.[5] Two members were involved in a serious car crash in 1977, where Paul Hewson's neck was in a brace as well as having a broken arm and Robert Taylor needed plastic surgery.[15] The band also had a disastrous 1978 tour of the USA which ended when Marc Hunter accused his Texan audience of being "faggots" and the band were pelted off stage.[5] On 1 July 2008, the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) recognised Dragon's iconic status when they were inducted into the
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