• Aussie Rock Trivia Quiz 006 – Covers & Originals

    By Mark Gibson | December 20, 2010

    It’s time once again for some Australian Music Trivia. This time we are looking at the subject of Cover songs and Originals. Australian bands and musicians have covered many great…

  • New Category – Roadie Stories

    By Mark Gibson | June 18, 2007

    I 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,…

  • AQ Jazz Ensemble

    By Mark Gibson | March 11, 2007

    About Sydney based jazz band. Members John Hall – Bass Harry Koster – Guitar James Tse – Keyboards Murray Bishop – Trumpet, Trombone, Flute and many more Denise French -Vocals…

  • Dee Minor and The Dischords back on the road

    By Mark Gibson | May 29, 2007

    Awesome 80’s band, Dee Minor and The Dischords are back. Catch them in Sydney at the Mandarin Club on June 14th. See you there!

  • Billy Thorpe Dead At 60

    By Mark Gibson | February 28, 2007

    Veteran Aussie rocker, Billy Thorpe has passed away today, 28th Feb 2007, aged 60 from a massive heart attack. His family rushed him to St Vincents Hospital but he could…

  • 2010 in retrospect

    By Mark Gibson | December 31, 2010

    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…

  • Harvey James has passed away

    By Mark Gibson | January 16, 2011

    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…

  • Steve Prestwich has passed away

    By Mark Gibson | January 17, 2011

    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…

  • Zarsoff Brothers Back Catalogue re-released

    By Mark Gibson | January 20, 2011

    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”…

  • Jock Bain has passed away

    By Mark Gibson | April 20, 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…

  • Midoztouch Internet Radio – All Australian & New Zealand Music

    By Mark Gibson | September 17, 2011

    A new internet based radio station playing only Australian & New Zealand (A&NZ) music is available to listen to online, at no cost. The service streams continuously; playing A&NZ Rock,…

  • Aussie Rock Trivia Quiz 008

    By Mark Gibson | October 10, 2011

    Here we are folks with another installment of the Great Aussie Rock Trivia Quiz, this time we are sticking with general knowledge. Some folks are commenting that they’ve been a…

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