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Sunnyboys

by Mark Gibson March 5, 2012

Sunnyboys were a Sydney based band which went through a number of active periods from 1980-1984, 1987-1989 & again in 1991. I have to admit that I never actually saw them which is unusual given how popular they were at the time. Jeremy Oxley, Peter Oxley and Bil Bilson had played in a garage band [...]

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Skyhooks

by Mark Gibson November 23, 2011

Skyhooks smash hit single Horror Movie was one of the first 45′s I ever bought with my own money. I still have it! They were glam rock at it’s best. Well written, catchy songs, peformed beautifully by skilled showmen. It had everything a young westie lad like myself loved. Formed in Melbourne in early 1973, [...]

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Johnny Dole and The Scabs

Johnny Dole & The Scabs

by Greg Morris May 1, 2011

Short and Sweet! – This probably best describes the life of Johnny Dole & The Scabs. Johnny Dole & The Scabs were one of the first Punk Rock bands in Australia, they played live and recorded in Sydney during 1977 – 1979. THE BEGINNING In early January 1977, The Strays were looking for a new [...]

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Stars Live At Bombay Rock

Stars “Live At Bombay Rock” Re-Released

by Mark Gibson March 15, 2011

Stars must be one of the most requested bands in my time working on this site. I get a large number of people asking “Where can I get Paradise Or Land Of Fortune etc”. Up until now the only suggestion I’ve been able to give is to search the 2nd hand stores as they’ve been [...]

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Supernaut

by Mark Gibson February 22, 2011

Supernaut hit the scene in a big way with their first ever single “I Like It Both Ways” becoming an almost instant hit. Originally formed in Perth around 1974, they took the step of moving to Melbourne early in their career to seek their fortune. Coming to the attention of Molly Meldrum certainly helped and [...]

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The Sports

by Mark Gibson December 27, 2010

The Sports were always a difficult band to categorise for me. They were “Indie” enough to have street cred, they were “New Wave” enough to be current and they were “Pop” enough to be on Countdown. Formed in Melbourne by Stephen Cummings in 1976, they had a brief but very productive life, finishing in 1981. [...]

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