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Greg Clarke has passed away
It is with much sadness that I learnt of the passing today of Greg Clarke, one of Australia’s finest Audio Engineers. I still remember the exact day I met Clarkey just over 20 years ago. It was the 17th March 1990 (I still have the backstage pass!) at Waves Nightclub at Towradgi Beach, Wollongong &…
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…
Read MoreSteve Prestwich has passed away
Steve Prestwich, drummer for Cold Chisel, has passed away at age 56 from a brain tumour. Prestwich was known as a powerhouse drummer with a rock solid beat. He was an original member of Cold Chisel, joining in 1973, and was also a member of the Little River Band during the 80’s. Born in Liverpool,…
Read MoreHarvey James has passed away
Harvey James has sadly lost his recent battle with lung cancer and passed away last night around 8:15pm. Unfortunately his disease turned out to be inoperable. Harvey was long-time player in the Australian music scene, having been in popular bands such as Mississippi and Ariel, before shooting to national prominence in 1975. He replaced Clive…
Read More2010 in retrospect
2010 has been a huge year for Australian Music History and has really seen the site take off. Australians love their music and that has shown up in ever growing traffic numbers. We had to change to a new server this year to help cope with the growth. Way back in April this site was…
Read MoreSupport Act Limited
Support Act Limited is an organisation I only became aware of recently. It was through hearing about the work these wonderful people did for John Cave before he sadly passed away. They had helped him pay a few bills and sorted some accommodation for him when he fell on hard times. That’s what they do.…
Read MorePat Pickett’s Funeral
A lot of people have been asking about Pat Pickett’s funeral so I thought I’d pass on the details here I received from Greg Clarke. PATRICK PICKETT’S FUNERAL NOTICE On behalf of Pam Pickett, and for immediate circulation please. Our beloved mate Pat Pickett has passed on after a brief illness than none of us,…
Read MorePat Pickett has passed away
Sadly I heard today that Pat Pickett had passed away as a result of cancer. Words like “legend” and “icon” get thrown around too easily sometimes but Pat really was a legend and an icon. Pat was an old school “road warrior” whose reputation in the industry was huge. I only had the pleasure of…
Read MoreJames Freud passes away
James Freud, born Colin McGlinchey, was reportedly found dead this morning after an apparent suicide. Freud who had a successful solo career, was best known as bass player & songwriter for The Models. Freud was absent recently when The Models were inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame. Sean Kelly had said that James “had…
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