Musicians
How Farewell Aunty Jack Captured Australia’s ’70s Rebellion
In 1974, a song born from a TV show about a cross-dressing bikie blasted to No. 1 on Australia’s charts, elbowing out David Bowie and holding court for three weeks. Farewell Aunty Jack, penned and performed by Grahame Bond and Rory O’Donoghue, wasn’t just a catchy tune—it was a middle finger to the staid norms…
Read MoreTucker’s Daughter: The Making of Ian Moss’s 1989 Breakout Hit
When Ian Moss released Tucker’s Daughter in 1989, it wasn’t just a song—it was a declaration. After years as Cold Chisel’s guitar wizard, he stepped into the spotlight with a single that roared to No. 1 on the ARIA charts and snagged two ARIA Awards. Released on Mushroom Records (K 690), this track—co-written with Don…
Read MoreHow John Farnham Turned Raindrops into a 1969 Chart-Topping Classic
Back in December 1969, a young John Farnham stepped into the spotlight with a song that would echo through Australian music history: Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head. Fresh off the Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid soundtrack—where B.J. Thomas had already made it a global sensation—this wasn’t just a cover for Farnham. It was…
Read MoreHow “Sadie (The Cleaning Lady)” Made John Farnham a Star
Before “You’re the Voice” catapulted him to international fame, John Farnham was a young pop star breaking through with an unlikely hit. “Sadie (The Cleaning Lady),” released in November 1967 through the Columbia label, was the song that launched his career—but not without some reluctance from Farnham himself. At just 18, Farnham wasn’t thrilled about…
Read MoreThe Story Behind Daryl Braithwaite’s “You’re My World”
In 1974, Daryl Braithwaite stepped into the spotlight as a solo artist with his rendition of “You’re My World.” Released through the Infinity label, this heartfelt ballad became an instant classic and marked the beginning of Braithwaite’s journey outside of Sherbet, the band that had already made him a household name. But did you know…
Read MoreJimmy Barnes & Diesel – Hordern Pavilion 5th of October 2019
Jimmy Barnes – Official has announced his biggest headlining tour of this century – Shutting Down Your Town – playing all his classic hits plus highlights from his acclaimed new album My Criminal Record (out Fri 31 May on Bloodlines). The Shutting Down Your Town Tour will see Jimmy and his band heading across Australia…
Read MoreBarry Leef Band Souths Juniors 27th March 2015
“Barry Leef has one of Australia’s best known voices, having been featured on hundreds of TV and radio advertisements during 20 years as Sydney’s number one session singer. He has also fronted legendary Aussie bands Bakery and Supermarket, led the in-house band at Sydney’s Musician’s Club and performed with Frank Zappa, Elvin Bishop, Tom Jones…
Read MoreRussell Morris – Blacktown Workers Club 12th Sep 2015
I had filmed and Photographed Russell Morris a few times before this night. The first time was at the 2013 Sydney Blues & Roots Festival at Windsor. The second at The Basement (2015) at Circular Quay. I have been trying to record musicians/bands I grew up listening to. I also play guitar and when I…
Read MoreMal Eastick – Empire Hotel at Annandale 5th August 2012
I had been looking to film/photograph any bands I grew up with. Stars were a band I admired and I had watched the Andrew Durant Memorial Concert a few times back in the 80’s, as a mate of mine was a fan of them, especially Mal’s Guitar playing. I had met Milena Barrett a few…
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