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 more
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… Read more
Hi folks, just a short note to explain where the site went over the last few days. We’ve had a small dilemma lately in that this site is really starting to become popular and had outgrown its’ “budget” server. It had been planned to move the site for a little while now to a bigger and faster… Read more
Here are some of our articles that have been updated over the last month. James Blundell – Added two video clips. This Road and The Blue Heeler Choirboys – Added video clip of Run To Paradise Heaven – Link added to an interview with Allen Fryer… Read more
These are the songs that Australians were listening to in 1972. Here is the Australian Singles Chart for 1972 based on sales.*Denotes Australian artist Top selling singles in Australia for 1972 Puppy Love – Donny OsmondWithout You – NilssonPopcorn – Hot ButterAmerican Pie – Don McLeanThe Rangers Waltz – The Moms and DadsBoppin’ The Blues… Read more
Some of our recent updates have been: Mad Gorilla – Added more members Ted Mulry Gang – Added a video of Jump In My Car Stevie Wright – Added a video of Friday On My Mind Rose Tattoo – Added two videos. Bad Boy For Love and Black Eyed Bruiser… Read more
IÂ have added a new category to this site, that being Roadie Stories. The first few are reposts from Gibbos War Stories with some great stories about James Blundell, Mad Gorilla, Bandanna, The Hoodoo Gurus and more. Check them out and let me know what you think. Stay tuned for more great roadie stories as they… Read more
Hi folks, just wanted to let you know about a few updates to old articles that have happened recently. Black Label – Updated the members list Vonsonic – Added a great video clip showing the making of their album “No Breathing Allowed”. Bandanna – Updated the members list and updated the recordings list Don’t forget… Read more