Rai Thistlethwayte (Thirsty Merc frontman)

Published: Nov. 8, 2019, 12:43 a.m.

With a truckload of hits spanning close to 20 years, Thirsty Merc is one of Australia's longest serving and most popular rockbands. Frontman, Rai Thistlethwayte shares a chat about a world very few get to experience. He gives his thoughts on drinking during a gig, sharing the stage with other music stars and how the band dealt with a tragic car crash that killed and seriously injured members of the group. Thirsty Merc will join other headline acts at the 2020 Big Summer Blow Out on Saturday February 29.