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The Radiators

February 18, 2007
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About The Radiators
Australia’s Hardest Working ROCK Band
Few survive the Rock ‘n Roll road to stardom but THE RADIATORS are Rock’s greatest survivors! They are approaching 30 years of outstanding music, exciting and sometimes controversial lyrics, more than 4,000 electrifying live performances and platinum and gold album sales.
THE RADIATORS debuted late 1978. Their first album “Feel [...]

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Heaven

May 29, 2007
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About Heaven
HEAVEN was a boogie -based heavy rock band with similarities to the likes of The Angels and AC/DC, the link to AC/DC continued with Michael Browning, previous manager of AC/DC who helped HEAVEN to make an impact internationally courtesy of a worldwide deal with RCA Records . The band concentrated on Hard Driving yet [...]

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Australian Crawl

August 2, 2007
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About Australian Crawl
Melbourne based band from 1978-1986
Australian Crawl was an Australian rock band formed by James Reyne (lead vocals/piano) and Simon Binks (lead guitar) in 1978 and joined by Guy McDonough (co-lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Bill McDonough (drums, percussion), Paul Williams (bass guitar), and Brad Robinson (rhythm guitar). The band was named after the front [...]

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Australian Singles Chart for 1970

June 15, 2007
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These are the songs that Australians were listening to in 1970. Here is the end of year Australian singles chart based on sales.
Top 10 Selling Singles By Australian Artists for 1970

In The Summertime – The Mixtures
Knock Knock Who’s There? – Liv Maessen
Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head – Johnny Farnham
Old Man Emu – John Williamson
Smiley [...]

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Matt Finish

September 24, 2007
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Sydney based band 1978-present. Formed in 1978 by Matt Moffitt and John Prior

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Avion (formerly Lionheart)

August 28, 2008
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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 Avion. Completing [...]

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Mad Gorilla

September 2, 2008
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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 still play 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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Ted Mulry Gang (TMG)

February 12, 2007
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About the Ted Mulry Gang
When the Ted Mulry gang formed in 1972, Mulry was already a well-known pop balladeer. After getting tired of being backed by different backing bands, in 1972 he switched from acoustic guitar to bass and formed his own band, “Ted Mulry Gang”, with guitarist Les Hall & drummer Herman Kovacs. The [...]

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Narara Music Festival 1984

October 15, 2008
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Our article from sometime back on the Narara Music Festival of 1983 has proved to be one of our most popular with many folks leaving their recollections and memories in the comments. Many also commented that they’d like to see an article about the 1984 Narara concert. The problem has been a lack of reference [...]

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Australian Singles Chart For 1975

September 5, 2007
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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
You’re My World – Daryl Braithwaite
Ego Is [...]

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