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Harvey James Unwell

by Mark Gibson October 22, 2010

Harvey James, legendary guitarist with bands such as Mississippi and Sherbet, has been diagnosed with lung cancer. The 58 year old is undergoing treatment at the moment and we will bring more info as it comes to hand. Harvey was a member of Mississippi, which eventually became The Little River Band, way back in early [...]

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Spy Vs Spy – v.Spy v.Spy

by Mark Gibson April 7, 2010

Spy vs Spy, also known as v. Spy v. Spy, The Drug Grannies and The Spies, are an Australian ska/pub rock band from Sydney formed in 1981. They became known for tackling political issues through their music, including racism, homelessness and contemporary drug culture. They were named after a comic strip, “Spy vs. Spy” in [...]

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The Stems

by Andy Ryan February 15, 2009

History Perth, Western Australia, the most isolated capital city in the world. Because of, or in spite of this, it has produced some of Australia’s most influential bands. Like the Scientists before them, the Stems bought garage rock bursting out of the underground in a paisley revolution that very nearly made its way into the [...]

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John “Swanee” Swan

by Mark Gibson December 15, 2008

About John Swan John Swan, more commonly known as Swanee, was born John Archibold Dixon Swan in 1952 in Glasgow, Scotland. He came to Australia with his family in 1961 and is the only one of his siblings to keep his natural fathers surname. He is the older brother of Jimmy Barnes and the uncle [...]

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Spectrum

by Mark Gibson January 18, 2008

About Melbourne based band from 1969-1973 and 1989-1991. Also known as the Indelible Murtceps Innovative, uncommercial band at first but they deserve a special place in the history of Australian rock. Playing original material, their sets contained long instrumental breaks with unusual lyrics, complete with light shows.” From the Who’s Who of Australian Rock

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Stars

by Mark Gibson February 23, 2007

About Adelaide band The Stars first came to prominence with Quick on the Draw produced by Beeb Birtles in 1976. Beeb along with rest of Little River Band were impressed with the Adelaide band and brought tapes back to Melbourne where they scored a contract with Mushroom records. The band sported a “cowboy” look wearing [...]

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