Tim Hemensley

Tim Hemensley (23 November 1971 – 21 July 2003) was a bass player and singer from Melbourne, Australia who was best known for his role as the leader of highly respected punk / garage / hard rock band 'Powder Monkeys'. Also known for his time in teenage band 'GOD', plus Geelong's 'Bored!' and 'The Yes-Men'. Tim Hemensley was in his first band, 'Royal Flush' at age nine. A tireless participant in the Australian rock and roll scene, among other things he occasionally played bass for Peter Wells of Australian band 'Rose Tattoo'. Hemensley died of a heroin overdose on 21 July 2003.