Mark Gibson
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1988 was the year Australian music flexed its muscles. Amid Bicentennial festivities — tall ships, Harbour fireworks, and nationwide pride — local artists delivered a soundtrack of confidence and polish. John Farnham’s comeback was the…
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1977 sits right in that sweet spot of Australian music history — the moment when local artists weren’t just filling the gaps between overseas hits, they were owning the charts. It was a year of…
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2025 was a heartbreaking year for Australian music, as we said goodbye to some of the legends who shaped our sound. From country pioneers to glam rock icons, these artists left an indelible mark on…
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1986 stands as one of the most powerful years in Australian music history. This wasn’t just a year of hits — it was a year of defining moments. Australian artists weren’t only dominating locally; they…
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1985 wasn’t just a good year for Australian music — it was an avalanche of talent, a period where rock, pop, new wave, and pub culture collided in a perfect storm of creativity. When I…
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1985 was a spectacularly diverse year for Australian music. The charts were filled with everything from polished pop to gritty rock and new wave experimentation. Aussie artists weren’t just dominating locally — many were beginning…
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In July 1972, Blackfeather released *Boppin’ the Blues*, a rockabilly cover that soared to No. 1 on the Kent Music Report. Released on Infinity (INK 4721), it charted for 28 weeks, held No. 1 for…
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In 1974, Stevie Wright dropped Evie (Parts 1, 2 & 3), an 11-minute rock epic that soared to No. 1 on the Kent Music Report. Released on Albert Productions (AP 10468), it charted on May…
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In 1988, John Farnham dropped Age of Reason, a rock anthem that soared to No. 1 on the ARIA Charts. Released on RCA Victor (104904), it charted for 20 weeks, held No. 1 for three…
