• Kevin Borich’s Party Boys – NYE 2010

    By Mark Gibson | February 13, 2011

    The Party Boys have been a concept that has always provided audiences with an opportunity to see fantastic musicians having a bit of fun. The latest incarnation is no exception.…

  • New Zealand Fantasy Band

    By Mark Gibson | November 27, 2013

    New Zealand Fantasy Band 1970; Picture from left to right. John Carroll Vocals; Ron “Bert” Harris Lead Guitar; Michael Brown Bass; Mike Cassidy Drums (Editors note: This contribution was made possible by…

  • Australian Singles Chart For 1975

    By Mark Gibson | September 5, 2007

    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…

  • Australian Gig Guide and Chart Listings for November 1979

    By Mark Gibson | November 15, 2018

    In November 1979 our Prime Minister was Malcolm Fraser. The average weekly wage was $245 and you could buy a brand spanking new Toyota Celica for $7,999 or a superceded…

  • Glenn Shorrock

    By Mark Gibson | January 19, 2014

    Glenn Shorrock is a rare talent. Most people would consider being in one successful band enough. Glenn Shorrock has been in more than three very successful bands as well as…

  • September 24

    By Mark Gibson | September 24, 2008

    On this day… Births 1948 Garth Porter of Sherbet – Born in Hamilton, New Zealand. Number 1 Singles 1970 – In The Summertime – The Mixtures 1971 – Daddy Cool…

  • Aussie Rock Trivia Quiz 001

    By Mark Gibson | October 1, 2008

    Hi everyone, here’s something a little bit different. I’m trialling a very short trivia quiz to see how well it works. There are 10 questions all up. There are no…

  • Richard Pleasance

    By Roger Garrod | October 8, 2008

    About Richard Pleasance (ex Boom Crash Opera) has had great success outside of the band. His 1991 album Galleon featured the singles “Sarah (I Miss You)” and “Don’t Cry”. The…

  • Grinspoon

    By Roger Garrod | October 20, 2008

    About Grinspoon Grinspoon are an Australian post-grunge band from Lismore, fronted by Phil Jamieson with Pat Davern on guitar, Joe Hansen on bass, and Kristian Hopes on drums. Founded in…

  • Aussie Rock Trivia Quiz 002

    By Mark Gibson | November 1, 2008

    After the success of the last Trivia Quiz I couldn’t help but add another. Here it is folks, trivia quiz 2. Enjoy! By the way… don’t forget to leave your…

  • Jimmy Barnes

    By Roger Garrod | November 10, 2008

    About Jimmy Barnes Jimmy Barnes is a popular Australian rock singer. He was born James Dixon Swan on April 28, 1956 in Glasgow, Scotland. His father Jim Swan was a…

  • November 18

    By Mark Gibson | November 18, 2008

    Australian musicians born on the 18th of November 1947 – Ross Wilson – Daddy Cool, Mondo Rock and many others. Born Ross Andrew Wilson in Melbourne, Victoria. Number 1 Singles…

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