Posts by Mark Gibson
Daddy 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…
Read MoreThis month in Australian Music – October
Australian Musicians born in October 4th Oct 1971 – Darren Middleton – Powderfinger 5th Oct 1955 – Wilbur Wilde – Ol’ 55, Jo Jo Zep and the Falcons – Born Nicholas Aitken 7th Oct 1961 – Brian Mannix – Uncanny X Men 10th Oct 1991 – Gabriella Cilmi 15th Oct 1982 – Paulini Curuenavuli 20th…
Read MoreFamily Inn Rydalmere
The Family Inn at Rydalmere, in Sydney’s western suburbs, is a truly iconic venue. It featured the cream of Australian rock bands as well as a long list of Internationals. My lasting memory of a typical Family Inn gig was seeing The Allnighters there on a screaming hot summers night. The place was packed to…
Read MoreThis month in Australian Music – September
Australian Musicians born in September 1st Sept 1954 – Riccardo “Ric” Formosa 2nd Sept 1947 – Ted Mulry – Solo, TMG. Born Martin Mulry in England. Died September 1, 2001. 5th Sept 1976 – Ash Grunwald. Born Ashley Groenewald in Melbourne, Australia 7th Sept 1963 – Nicky Bomba. Born Nicholas Caruana in Malta 9th Sept…
Read MoreRick Springfield
Rick Springfield could be described as the epitome of a successful rock star. Aged only 20 he was a member of Zoot, a very popular band of its time. He’s had long-term success as a solo performer as well as an acting career in both movies and TV with his role in the soap General…
Read MoreAustralian Rock Trivia Quiz 3 – Aussie Drummers
Here we are again folks with another dose of Australian Rock Trivia. This time we are featuring those all important band members… The Drummer! How well do you know your Aussie drummers? It’s time to find out for sure. As always there’s no prizes, just the warm glow you get from being a smarty pants.…
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