Posts by Mark Gibson
Judge Mercy
About Judge Mercy was formed in 1991 by Andy Cichon, a former bass player for Swanee. History The band’s first product would be the live EP ‘Live With It’, recorded at The Venue in Sydney’s northern beach suburbs on 9th May 1991 and released that June. A full length album, ‘Protocol So Holy’, arrived in…
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Hi folks, just wanted to let you know about a few updates to old articles that have happened recently. Black Label – Updated the members list Vonsonic – Added a great video clip showing the making of their album “No Breathing Allowed”. Bandanna – Updated the members list and updated the recordings list Don’t forget,…
Read MoreThe Hitmen
About The Hitmen were brash, bombastic and derivative. They were also victims of their status as the first in a long line of Australian underground bands of the late ’70s to cross the battlelines and take their rock and roll campaign to the suburbs. The Hitmen peddled a broad mix of metallic pop, flamethrower Detroit…
Read MoreAustralian Singles Chart for 1969
These are the songs that Australians were listening to in 1969. Here is the Australian Singles Chart for 1969 based on sales. *Denotes Australian artist. Top selling singles in Australia for 1969 Top 10 Selling Singles By Australian Artists for 1969 Gibbo’s pick for 1969 is Doug Parkinson with “Dear Prudence”
Read MoreDee Minor and The Dischords back on the road
Awesome 80’s band, Dee Minor and The Dischords are back. Catch them in Sydney at the Mandarin Club on June 14th. See you there!
Read MoreHeaven
About Heaven HEAVEN was a boogie -based heavy rock band with similarities to the likes of The Angels and AC/DC, the link to AC/DC continued with Michael Browning, previous manager of AC/DC who helped HEAVEN to make an impact internationally courtesy of a worldwide deal with RCA Records . The band concentrated on Hard Driving…
Read MoreAustralian Singles Chart for 1968
These are the songs that Australians were listening to in 1968. Here is the Australian Singles Chart for 1968 based on sales. *Denotes Australian artist. Top selling singles in Australia for 1968 Hey Jude – The Beatles Those Were The Days – Mary Hopkin Star Crossed Lovers – Neil Sedaka Scarborough Fair/ The Canticle –…
Read MoreVonSonic
About Vonsonic Launched their career early 2006 after many years of searching for the right bass player recording songs and finding their sound. They have emerged from this as a well defined hard rock band with a commercial edge. aJay is a strong and well crafted songwriter, singer/guitarist. Rob is a master at beats and…
Read MoreAQ Jazz Ensemble
About Sydney based jazz band. Members John Hall – Bass Harry Koster – Guitar James Tse – Keyboards Murray Bishop – Trumpet, Trombone, Flute and many more Denise French -Vocals Mark Gibson – Drums Other Rescources AQ Jazz Band Website Sydney Gig Guide
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