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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 MoreJohnny O’Keefe’s “She’s My Baby” – A Double Chart-Topper
Explore the history of Johnny O’Keefe’s ‘She’s My Baby,’ the Australian rock and roll classic that topped charts twice, cementing J.O.K. as a music legend.
Read MoreJohnny O’Keefe
Do a search on the internet for Johnny O’Keefe (aka J.O.K. or The Wild One) and you will find plenty to keep you busy reading. But for the uninitiated here is a rundown on a man who released over 50 singles, over 40 EP’s and over 30 albums. He is also credited as being an…
Read MoreDave Owens II Musician/Songwriter/Producer
I first began to play music outside my house at around age fourteen as part of my musical education at BoysTown Engadine, N.S.W during my years of internship there (1973 -1975). While we practiced twice a week, we also marched and performed on Special Days and competed at National and State level Brass Band Competitions.…
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