Career
Snap started playing guitar, drums, and singing at an early age, around 1970, with his family in a group called "" featuring multiple harmony vocals. Knapp went on to create a hard rock group "Hellzappopin" and a softer rock group "" (1976) still with Mark, Mary and newcomers Roo (second guitar)and Philosophy Hall (philthy). Joined by a keyboard player Jenny Hunt (Fender Rhodes) the band matured into a full-time entertainment unit
Snap then joined several bands, including and (1979) performing, recording, and publicity.
After moving to Australia in 1981, Snap formed The with Philosophy Hall and another expatriate Kiwi, Johnny Batchelor. The played for several years based in Sydney, with tours and concerts across Australia.
Snap went on to drum for band, with tours in both Australia and New Zealand, mostly performing in New Zealand. Snap also performed with many different bands made up of both Kiwi and Australian musicians, playing a wide range of musical genre, from punk to glitter / glam, to rock and popular.
One of the last performances at the famous Gluepot before it closed down, had Snap doing lightshow for Dave Dobbyn, and then being the guest performer.
Mike Knapp is one of the most versatile and experienced musicians in New Zealand. Snap also worked at Canon Australia and with The worldwide performances. Snap drums/vocals, Mary Knapp vocals, Mark guitar/vocals, Philosophy Hall bass.
Snap, Mary, Mark, zmike. all vocals (a cappella) Vocals/guitar - Barry Saunders Keyboards/vocals - Wayne Mason Bass guitar/vocals - Nick Theobold Drums/vocals - Mike Knapp Guitar Saxophone - Steve Lunn Guest performers - various local performers Johnny Batchelor vocals/guitar, Snap drums, Philosophy Hall bass.
Dave Dobbyn vocals/guitar, Snap drums, Ian Belton bass, Mark guitar, Tim keyboards. Barry Saunders vocals/guitar, Snap drums, Wayne Mason vocals/keyboards, Clint bass.
Dave Dobbyn interview, Rotorua 1989 Adelaide Show (The ).
