Mad Gorilla
About Mad Gorilla ** Updated ** Sydney based Theatrical Rock band of the 1980’s. Well known for their “Graveyard Show”. History 1978-1985. The core of the band played together as Creedence and Beyond. Update: Here is a live video of Mad Gorilla playing at the Manly Hotel in 1983.
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About Avion ** Updated ** Sydney band Avion (not to be confused with the L.A. act current in the 00’s or the ‘Par’ variety) came into being during 1981. Randall Waller (vocals/guitar) had already released two solo albums (‘Oasis’ in 1978 and ‘Midnight Fire’ in 1980) before forming the band Lionheart which soon evolved into…
Read MoreAustralian Singles Chart for 1976
These are the songs that Australians were listening to in 1976. Here is the Australian Singles Chart for 1976 based on sales. Top selling Australian singles for 1976 *Denotes Australian artist Fernando – ABBA Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen Dancing Queen – ABBA Howzat – Sherbet* Don’t Go Breaking My Heart – Elton John & Kiki…
Read MoreSpectrum
About Also known as the Indelible Murtceps Innovative, uncommercial band at first but they deserve a special place in the history of Australian rock. Playing original material, their sets contained long instrumental breaks with unusual lyrics, complete with light shows.” From the Who’s Who of Australian Rock
Read MoreWane “Swampy” Jarvis
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 his site: “He set standards and developed operational criteria that have become the Worldwide Industry benchmark for just about every…
Read MoreRoss Hannaford APB for stolen gear
From Daddy Cool’s manager, Mark Sydow … A tragedy has befallen Ross Hannaford, the guitarist of iconic Australian band Daddy Cool. In the early hours of Saturday morning Ross Hannaford’s white 1989 Toyota Hi-Ace Van QRN 479 was stolen from a Yarraville street. The van was most likely stolen by joy riders, but the real…
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Sydney based band 1978-present. Formed in 1978 by Matt Moffitt and John Prior
Read MoreAustralian Singles Chart For 1975
These are the songs that Australians were listening to in 1975. Here is the end of year Australian singles chart based on sales. Top 10 Selling Singles By Australian Artists for 1975 Summer Love – Sherbet Horror Movie/Carlton – Skyhooks Newcastle Song – Bob Hudson Bony Moronie – Hush My Little Angel – William Shakespeare…
Read MoreAustralian Singles Chart For 1974
These are the songs that Australians were listening to in 1974. Here is the Australian Singles Chart For 1974 based on sales. Top 10 Selling Singles By Australian Artists for 1974 Evie (Part 1) – Stevie Wright Farewell Aunty Jack – Grahame Bond Can’t Stop Myself From Loving You – William Shakespeare Leave Me Alone…
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