Australian Music History

Roadcrew

The crews behind the bands.

  • Greg Clarke has passed away

    01 June 2011

    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.…

  • Jock Bain has passed away

    20 April 2011

    I’ve heard the sad news from a few industry folks over the past few days that Robert “Jock” Bain had passed away. Tony Wilde has written a short piece in tribute. “Jock started off working…

  • Pat Pickett’s Funeral

    04 December 2010

    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…

  • Pat Pickett has passed away

    26 November 2010

    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.…

  • How I Got My Nickname

    01 June 2009

    G’day, Well first up I should start with a disclaimer for all aspiring crew & the young & impressionable. My stories come from a time in the industry that was pretty wild & I was…

  • Wane “Swampy” Jarvis

    14 December 2007

    Wane “Swampy” Jarvis was one of Australia’s most respected and longest serving road crew. He is regarded as one of the first “professional” roadies and went on to be an internationally regarded tour manager. From…