Posts by Mark Gibson
Mondo Rock
Mondo Rock was formed around 1976/77 by Ross Wilson who had made his name in Daddy Cool. It’s been said that Ross wanted a slightly more commercial sound that would have a better chance of international success & that’s exactly the sound they achieved. Although they didn’t quite receive the international success they wanted, they were certainly…
Read MoreStars “Live At Bombay Rock” Re-Released
Stars must be one of the most requested bands in my time working on this site. I get a large number of people asking “Where can I get Paradise Or Land Of Fortune etc”. Up until now the only suggestion I’ve been able to give is to search the 2nd hand stores as they’ve been…
Read MoreHarvey James Concert
Gimme That Guitar was a benefit concert held for the late Harvey James at Enmore Theatre on Thursday the 17th of February, 2011. I had the (sad) pleasure of attending the show and it was simply fantastic. To see around 4000 people turn out to celebrate the life & music of Harvey was incredible. We…
Read MoreSupernaut
Supernaut hit the scene in a big way with their first ever single “I Like It Both Ways” becoming an almost instant hit. Originally formed in Perth around 1974, they took the step of moving to Melbourne early in their career to seek their fortune. Coming to the attention of Molly Meldrum certainly helped and…
Read MoreAustralian Singles chart for 1982
These are the songs that Australians were listening to in 1982. Here is the Australian Singles Chart for 1982 based on sales. Top Australian Singles “What About Me” – Moving Pictures “Six Months in a Leaky Boat” – Split Enz “Down Under” – Men at Work Top selling singles in Australia for 1982 *Denotes Australian…
Read MoreKevin Borich’s Party Boys – NYE 2010
The Party Boys have been a concept that has always provided audiences with an opportunity to see fantastic musicians having a bit of fun. The latest incarnation is no exception. I hade the pleasure of seeing Kevin Borich’s Party Boyz on New Years Eve 2010 at Rooty Hill RSL and I’m so glad I did.…
Read MoreYour Fanatics
Thanks to Andy Townsend for sending me this poster & the info below. Hey mate just found this amongst other stuff. They were the next big thing from Coffs Harbour in the ’80s. Davros worked for them as did John Busst and myself along the way. Singer/Frontman Dugald Anthony at the time was Deputy Prime…
Read MoreClassic Australian music from 1977
In 1977 I was in my last year of high school and music was becoming an important part of my life, along with the beach! If you lived in Sydney like me you were listening to Ian MacRae on 2SM. You probably even went to the Rocktober Concert. We still had Malcolm Fraser as PM…
Read MoreZarsoff Brothers Back Catalogue re-released
The Zarsoff Brothers have just re-released their “Back Catalogue” album which, as strange as it sounds, is a back catalogue of two E.P.’s. from 1983. “Bumsweat & Other Popular Filth” was originally released in March of 1983 and a bit later that year they released “Nose Pickin’ Boogie”. For me this is “classic Zarsoffs” as…
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