Posts by Mark Gibson
The Fargone Beauties
About Formed in 1989, The Fargone Beauties were the originators of thrashgrass, which is the performance of classic rock songs the way they were truly intended to be loud, electric and bluegrass style. The band released three albums, performed on countless TV shows, played all the pubs and clubs, and scared the life out of…
Read MoreDave Warner’s From The Suburbs
About Hailing from Perth in Western Australia, Dave Warner formed Australia’s first punk band PUS back in the early 1970s. By the time The Sex Pistols had formed, Warner had already moved on to a new phase of music and social commentary which he dubbed Suburban Rock. His band Dave Warner’s From The Suburbs was…
Read MoreAustralian Singles Chart for 1967
What were Aussies listening to way back in 1967. Here is the Australian Singles Chart for 1967 based on sales.*Denotes Australian artist. Top selling singles in Australia for 1967 Top 10 Selling Singles By Australian Artists for 1967 Gibbos pick for 1967 is The Easybeats with “Friday On My Mind”
Read MoreBilly Thorpe Dead At 60
Veteran Aussie rocker, Billy Thorpe has passed away today, 28th Feb 2007, aged 60 from a massive heart attack. His family rushed him to St Vincents Hospital but he could not be revived. Billy was still very active with his live music career and was in the process of recording another album at the time…
Read MoreBlack Label
About From the muddy waters of western Sydney, BLACK LABEL was born. With their pumping selections of tight riffy guitar tunes, BLACK LABEL blend awesome high energy performances with master musicianship to create a big smooth sound & slick show. This has lead to a large and loyal fan base at their live shows throughout…
Read MoreStars
About Beeb along with rest of Little River Band were impressed with the Adelaide band and brought tapes back to Melbourne where they scored a contract with Mushroom records. The band sported a “cowboy” look wearing boots, checked shirts and cowboy hats. The band consisted of Mick Pealing (vocals), Mal Eastick (guitar), Glyn Dowding (drums)…
Read MoreOutline
About Sydney based band influenced by Jazz, Punk and Rock. History Started – 1979 Disbanded – 1982 Members Mark Azzopardi – Drums Jeff Barrett – Bass Doug Coster – Keys Vince Crea – Drums Danny Damjanovic – Sax Scott Johnson -Guitar Harry Ladamatos – Bass Alex Lakejev – Keys, Vocals Mike Mead – Trombone, Vocals…
Read MoreThe Radiators
About The Radiators Australia’s Hardest Working ROCK Band Few survive the Rock ‘n Roll road to stardom but THE RADIATORS are Rock’s greatest survivors! They are approaching 30 years of outstanding music, exciting and sometimes controversial lyrics, more than 4,000 electrifying live performances and platinum and gold album sales. THE RADIATORS debuted late 1978. Their…
Read MoreThe Party Boys
About Ex-Mondo Rock member Paul Christie formed Party Boys in 1982 as an occasional “supergroup” consisting of some of Australia’s finest musicians. The concept was that Christie would employ players (all of whom had other commitments) when the need arose, and that the set they played would consist entirely of cover versions. By 1987, the…
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