Posts by Mark Gibson
Creedence and Beyond
About Sydney based band covering the music of Creedence Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty. Tight musicianship, lush harmonies and audience rapport are the hallmarks of Creedence and Beyond which is centered on the extraordinary vocals of Steve Champion, whose authentic echo of Fogerty’s distinctive voice has amazed fans all over the world for more than…
Read MoreSeptember 24
On this day… Births 1948 Garth Porter of Sherbet – Born in Hamilton, New Zealand. Number 1 Singles 1970 – In The Summertime – The Mixtures 1971 – Daddy Cool – Drummond 1972 – Daddy Don’t You Walk So Fast – Wayne Newton 1973 – Never, Never, Never – Shirley Bassey 1974 – The Night…
Read MoreAustralian Singles Chart for 1988
These are the songs that Australians were listening to in 1988. Here is the end of year Australian singles chart for 1988, based on sales. Top selling Australian singles for 1988 *Denotes Australian artist (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life – Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes Simply Irresistible – Robert Palmer The Flame –…
Read MoreMen At Work
About Men at Work were an Australian reggae-influenced rock band which achieved international success in the 1980s. They are the only Australian artists to reach the Number 1 position in album and singles charts in both the United States and the United Kingdom with Business as Usual and “Down Under” respectively.[1] The group won the…
Read MoreMad Gorilla
About Mad Gorilla ** Updated ** Sydney based Theatrical Rock band of the 1980’s. Well known for their “Graveyard Show”. History 1978-1985. The core of the band played together as Creedence and Beyond. Update: Here is a live video of Mad Gorilla playing at the Manly Hotel in 1983.
Read MoreAvion (formerly Lionheart)
About Avion ** Updated ** Sydney band Avion (not to be confused with the L.A. act current in the 00’s or the ‘Par’ variety) came into being during 1981. Randall Waller (vocals/guitar) had already released two solo albums (‘Oasis’ in 1978 and ‘Midnight Fire’ in 1980) before forming the band Lionheart which soon evolved into…
Read MoreAustralian Singles Chart for 1976
These are the songs that Australians were listening to in 1976. Here is the Australian Singles Chart for 1976 based on sales. Top selling Australian singles for 1976 *Denotes Australian artist Fernando – ABBA Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen Dancing Queen – ABBA Howzat – Sherbet* Don’t Go Breaking My Heart – Elton John & Kiki…
Read MoreSpectrum
About 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
Read MoreWane “Swampy” Jarvis
Wane “Swampy” Jarvis was one of Australia’s most respected and longest serving road crew. He is regarded as one of the first “professional” roadies and went on to be an internationally regarded tour manager. From his site: “He set standards and developed operational criteria that have become the Worldwide Industry benchmark for just about every…
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