The Spliffs were an Australian pop band which formed in Townsville in 1985 . They broke up in 1988 after a van crash destroyed their equipment . Their single , " Sixteen " ( 1988 ) , was nominated for Best Independent Release at the ARIA Music Awards of 1989 . Bass guitarist and manager , John Watson , later formed Eleven : A Music Company , and managed acts such as silverchair , Missy Higgins , and Gotye
ARIA Music Awards of 1989
ARIA Music Awards of 1989
The Spliffs