- Radics South Australian reggae band the Radics formed in late 1987 and focused upon the desire to play original music, while leaning away from the predominantly rock scene of the time. Songwriters Bruce Gilbert and Mark Dread both contributed a prolific catalogue of material, and came together with other musicians to form what would become a long adventurous relationship. Because of the ...www.aian.com.au/radics/radics.html