Posts by Mark Gibson
November 6
Australian musicians born on the 6th of November 1947 – George Young of The Easybeats, Vanda and Young, Flash and the Pan and many others was born George Redburn Young in Glasgow, Scotland. Number 1 Singles in Australia on November 6 1970 – (They Long To Be) Close To You – The Carpenters 1971 –…
Read MoreThe Angels – Wyong Leagues – 30th July 2009
I had the pleasure a few years ago of working on an Angels tour. I was the sound engineer for Black Label who were the support band. It was a bit of a spin-out to be working on the same show as The Angels who I first saw in 1978! They were brilliant. The tempos…
Read MoreOctober 18
On this day… Number 1 Singles in Australia on October 18 1970 – In The Summertime – The Mixtures 1971 – Daddy Cool – Drummond 1972 – Popcorn – Hot Butter 1973 – Can The Can – Suzi Quatro 1974 – The Night Chicago Died – Paper Lace 1975 – I Do, I Do, I…
Read MoreSeptember 11
Australian musicians born on the 11th of September 1953 – Renée Geyer – Born Renée Rebecca Geyer in Melbourne, Australia 1978 – Ben Lee – Born Benjamin Michael Lee in Sydney, Australia Number 1 Singles in Australia on September 11 1970 – In The Summertime – The Mixtures 1971 – Daddy Cool – Drummond 1972…
Read MoreFree Music from The Zarsoff Brothers
Classic Sydney band The Legendary Zarsoff Brothers are now entering the digital age in a big way. Their latest album, “Mixed Business”, is now available as a digital download. To celebrate they are giving away a free download of one of the songs from the album, “Mull Up”. Izzy is furiously working on digitising their…
Read MoreAugust 12
Australian musicians who passed away on the 12th of August 2008 – Christie Allen. Born in the UK in 1954. Popular singer of the late 1970’s. Number 1 Singles in Australia on August 12 1970 – Creedence Clearwater Revival – Up Around the Bend / Run Through the Jungle 1971 – Daddy Cool – Eagle…
Read MoreThe John Rickleman Collection – Little River Band and Richard Clapton
I’ve received quite a bunch of really unique and top quality photo’s recently. Obviously people are digging through their old collections and coming up with some real gems. Here’s another set that you won’t find anywhere else. They were submitted by John Rickleman who has a great eye for a band shot. His collection (unfortunately…
Read MoreDave Evans
Dave Evans originally arrived in Australia from Carmarthen Wales, aged five, and settled in North Queensland with his family. After forming his first band In Session in Charters Towers when he was seventeen he moved to Sydney where he helped form a band (no name yet!) with Malcolm Young, Colin Burgess and Larry van Kriedt…
Read MoreJuly 9
Australian musicians born on the 9th of July 1946 – Bon Scott – AC/DC, Fraternity, The Valentines – Born Ronald Belford Scott in Kirriemuir, Scotland. Died Feb 19, 1980 Number 1 Singles in Australia on July 9 1970 – The Beach Boys – Cotton Fields 1971 – Daddy Cool – Eagle Rock 1972 – Dr…
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