A rowdy, rotating cast of musicians, led by a smaller core group, Resolution added some brass to the out and out rock'n'nroll sound that dominated the music scene at the time.

While the band's raucous heyday has passed, their spirit has never faded.

The group is poised to reunite this Friday night – an endeavour they did once before for the 30^th anniversary of their formation in 1998 – however this time, the band is back together on a slightly more sombre note.

Five of the band's original members are linking up with 11 other musicians to pay tribute to Ross Zeinert, the band's late founding drummer.

In light of Zeinert's lengthy history battling kidney problems, the band will be making a donation to Wodonga Hospital's dialysis unit to honour their drummer's memory.

Founding member Toli Kolisnyk said Zeinert was a uniquely talented drummer and equally influential friend.

“He was so dedicated, and he was incredibly funny,” he said.

“He used to do this act, I can't remember what song we'd play, but he would climb up onto his bass drum and play standing on that, then he'd step over to another drum, walking around on his kit and somehow he'd never lose a beat.”

Longtime friend and fellow musician John Carle remembered Zeinert's feverish energy, which he retained even while he was ill, as well as his desire to improve.

“He learned the drums from a guy who lived next door to me, two drummers living alongside one another who used to drive the doctor who lived across the road mad,” he said.

“Ross was always trying to learn something new, even when he was crook.

“He used to go and have lessons with Darryn Farrugia, who is a world class drummer, when he was going to hospital in Melbourne.” 

One thing is for sure – Zeinert won't be forgotten.