Rare Cold Chisel Photos
Cold Chisel was one of my all time favorite live bands. They simply shone on stage. I had the opportunity to see them many times both in large stadium concerts and a few times in very intimate venues. One of the best was an impromptu show they held on the outside of a pub in…
Read MoreName that band
Here’s an interesting one folks. I received this photo recently from Andrew Mavrik with the following note: Hi Mark See attached photo. The two with the blured faces are “not” part of the band. It is the other three guys at the back with the hats and glasses. The only clues I can give you,…
Read MoreGyan “Wait” 1989 on Hey Hey it’s Saturday
‘Wait’ remained on the ARIA Charts for over four months, peaking at #14 and being certified Platinum. The single was co-written by Gary Frost of Moving Pictures & 1927 and Geoffrey Stapleton of GANGgajang. Gyan was awarded the ARIA Award for Best New Talent in 1989. Gyan signed to Universal Records and worked as a…
Read MoreThis month in Australian music – May
Australian Musicians born in May Australian Musicians passing away in May Number One Singles in Australia in May Videos Gigs from May 1979 Gigs from May 1980
Read MorePeculiar Clerk update from Peter Marples
Peculiar Clerk has been a popular band since it was added about a year ago. I remember seeing them at the Chester Hill Hotel around 1980 and they left a great impression. It was a small suburban pub with an ad-hoc stage but stood upon that stage was a bunch of guys who just rocked!…
Read MoreMirrored Image
Mirrored Image was one of Sydney’s hardest working, unsigned bands of the early eighties. These guys were constantly working near seven shows a week. Fronted by sisters Christine and Tracy Mullane, the band played a mixture of covers and original material. The girls were influenced by the likes of Pat Benetar and Heart. I joined…
Read MoreThe Exiles – Vision
The Exiles were a Brisbane based band formed in early 1966 by rhythm guitarist Bert Mullemeister and drummer David Elias. They were joined by lead guitarist Lindsay Basing, Ray Suckling on bass and vocalist Barry McLean. The group played at various dances, hotels and disco’s in and around Brisbane supporting southern bands like the Easybeats…
Read MoreSpy Vs Spy – v.Spy v.Spy
Spy Vs Spy, also known as v. Spy v. Spy, The Drug Grannies and The Spies, are an Australian ska/pub rock band from Sydney formed in 1981. They became known for tackling political issues through their music, including racism, homelessness and contemporary drug culture. They were named after a comic strip, “Spy vs. Spy” in…
Read MoreThis month in Australian music – April
Australian Musicians born in April 1st Apr 1975 – John Butler – John Butler Trio, The Waifs. Born in Torrance, California, United States 16th Apr 1953 – Peter Robert Garrett- Midnight Oil. Born in Sydney, NSW 17th Apr 1977 – Phil Jamieson – Grinspoon 27th Apr 1971 – John Collins – Bass player with Powderfinger…
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