The 69’ers
STRANGE AND INTERESTING STORIES: IZZY FOREAL’S The 69’ers MEMORIES It was around 1970 (or maybe 1971) when I joined The Internationally Famous 69’ers. They were resident at the Clique Wine Bar in Surry Hills – in fact, that was my first gig with them. At the time I was called Peter Knox – and I…
Read MoreThis month in Australian music – June
Australian Musicians born in June 2nd Jun 1968 – Merril Bainbridge. Born in Melbourne, Victoria 4th Jun 1976 – Kasey Chambers 10th Jun 1949 – Martin Armiger – The Sports. Born John Martin Armiger in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom 13th Jun 1949 – Red Symons – Skyhooks. Born Redmond Symons in Brighton, England. 15th Jun 1949…
Read MoreAussie band posters from the 1980’s
I recently had the good fortune to stumble upon a fantastic collection of ’80s band posters and flyers. They are reproduced here courtesy of Alan Hislop, the original owner of the images. They bring back so many good memories of bands and venues that have long since past. There’s even one for a concert I…
Read MoreJupiter
The History of Jupiter ……….so far Jupiter formed in 1976 in Sydney Australia Ron Mazurkiewicz and Philip Edwards had played together for many years in a well respected band called Elmtree. The band had been through many incarnations and was heading towards a more Jazzier Fusion focus and so needed the talents of a great…
Read MoreRare 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!…
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