Posts by Mark Gibson
The Angels
The Angels are a truly iconic band for people of my generation. They burst onto the scene in the mid-1970s and went from strength to strength. I first saw them at an all-ages gig at Cabramatta Town Hall in 1978 where they absolutely blew the place apart. Each subsequent time I saw them they had…
Read MoreThis month in Australian music – November
Australian Musicians born in November 1st Nov 1967 – Tina Arena – Born Filippina Lydia Arena in Melbourne, Victoria 2nd Nov 1951 – Belinda “Lindy” Morrison – The Go Betweens 4th Nov – Rob Manego – Peculiar Clerk, Mirrored Image 5th Nov 1985 – Kate DeAraugo 6th Nov 1983 – Jon Hume – Evermore 6th…
Read MoreAustralian Singles Charts for 1980
These are the songs that Australians were listening to in 1980. Here is the Australian Singles Charts for 1980 based on sales. Top Australian Singles Top selling singles in Australia for 1980 *Denotes Australian artist My video pick for 1980 is Christie Allen with ‘He’s My Number One’
Read MoreHarvey James Unwell
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…
Read More4 Aussie Music Sites You Need To Check Out
Australian Music has become a popular topic over the past few years and some wonderful websites have appeared. It’s so heartening to see the amount of effort going in to record our great Australian music history. I know the amount of work it takes to get a site up & all these guys need to…
Read MoreDaddy Cool
Daddy Cool is one of those bands that were only around for a very short time yet their music is still played today, around fifty years later. After forming in 1970, they had almost immediate success with their debut single “Eagle Rock” going number 1. By August of 1972, less than 18 months after “Eagle…
Read MoreAussie Rock Trivia Quiz 4 – Bass Players
We’ve had the Drummers trivia quiz, now it’s time for the second most important part of the band… the Bass Player How well do you know your Aussie Bass playing legends? It’s time to find out. As always there’s no prizes, just the smug look you’ll have when you beat your co-workers. Don’t forget to…
Read MoreHotel Manly
Hotel Manly was a classic pub venue. One of the hardest working that I’ve ever seen. In its heyday it had live bands, often more than one, on every night of the week. I first worked there with Bandanna back in 1985. The following year we supported Chain which was a massive gig for us.…
Read MoreWilliam Shakespeare (John Cave) passes away
John Cave, better known under his stage name of William Shakespeare, passed away this week (5th Oct 2010) aged 61. He shot to prominence in the early 70’s under the guidance and songwriting skills of Vanda & Young. His high pitched voice was quite distinctive and he soon gained a measure of fame but unfortunatly…
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