All Australian Music Stories

Ep8 - Johnny Rebb and his Rebels

As a member of the first Rock n Roll band **EVER** formed in Australia, Alan Dale and the House Rockers, John Charter has been there from the very start and is a true pioneer of music in this country.

Performing on a triple Aussie headlining show at the Sydney Town Hall in 1957, starring Johnny O'Keefe and the Dee Jays, Col Joye and the Joy Boys and Alan Dale and the House Rockers, John meets his future musical partner and another legendary Australian band is formed - Johnny Rebb and His Rebels.

The musical director of iconic TV show Bandstand, John was also a driving force in bands such as the Digger Revell Revue and The Delltones.

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Ep7 - Fini Scad

Creators of the anthemic song, Coppertone, Sydney band Fini Scad shined brightly, if only briefly, in the mid 1990's.

In this episode I talk with Fini Scad drummer Jono McPhee about his musical journey and the triumphs and pitfalls that go with being in a Rock n Roll band.

Signed to Mushroom Records, the Fini Scad story is a lesson on how the business side of things can quickly sour an emerging musical dream.

While the Fini Scad story doesn't finish with a fairytale ending, their musical legacy is a fantastic album Widerscreen and a heap of high energy songs that have stood the Rock n Roll test of time.

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Ep6 - Lonnie Lee and the Leemen

Lonnie Lee is a legend of Australian music. Together with his band The Leemen, they found chart topping success when the first wave of Rock n Roll hysteria was at its peak.

With over 60 years of living the Rock n Roll lifestyle, Lonnie has carved out a career that commands enormous respect. 

Lonnie Lee and the Leemen were the first Australian act signed to Lee Gordon's record label, Leedon...... yes, a lot of Lee's mention in that previous sentence, but rest assured what it means is Lonnie Lee is one of the creators of the Rock n Roll industry in Australia.

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Ep5 - Billy Field

King Fox, a schoolboy psychedelic rock band (you don't hear that description very often), won a Sydney radio competition in 1970 and recorded a hit record, Unforgotten Dreams, before disappearing without a trace.

The bands bass guitarist, Billy Field, would later emerge in the early 80's as a piano playing, singer-songwriter, gaining No.1's and going on to be one of Australia's most successful solo artists of that time.

Fuzing Jazz and Pop, the distinctive vocals of Billy Field can be heard on two of the most memorable hits of the 1980's in chart toppers, Bad Habits and You Weren't In Love With Me.

Billy and his co-writer Tom Price, have had their music recorded by international superstars such as Mick Fleetwood and David Lee Roth.

The interview with Billy is thought provoking and despite his own down playing, Billys music will continue to find new generations of fans.

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Ep4 - Col Joye & The Joy Boys - Part 2

This is Part 2 of the Col Joye and the Joy Boys episode.

To put it simply, Col Joye is Australian Music Royalty.

A leader of the Rock n Roll revolution in this country from the very start, Col Joye and the Joy Boys were at the forefront of spreading this new 'devils music' to the masses in the late 1950's.

Col Joye and the Joy Boys were the first Australian act to hit No.1 on the local charts and in all, they have released over 50 singles, 30 EP's and 40 albums.

An ARIA Hall of Famer and also awarded an Order of Australia, Col Joye has achieved plenty on the actual music side of things, with a string of No.1 hits and literally thousands of sold out shows, however, it is the business side of the industry that Col and his many family members of the Jacobsen clan have found amazing success.

As a promoter, manager and producer Col has helped create and encourage many stars in the making, including one of the worlds biggest selling acts, the Bee Gees.

A star of the hit parade and constant chart topper, Col was also the star of the iconic television show Bandstand.

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Ep3 - Col Joye & The Joy Boys - Part 1

To put it simply, Col Joye is Australian Music Royalty.

A leader of the Rock n Roll revolution in this country from the very start, Col Joye and the Joy Boys were at the forefront of spreading this new 'devils music' to the masses in the late 1950's.

Col Joye and the Joy Boys were the first Australian act to hit No.1 on the local charts and in all, they have released over 50 singles, 30 EP's and 40 albums.

An ARIA Hall of Famer and also awarded an Order of Australia, Col Joye has achieved plenty on the actual music side of things, with a string of No.1 hits and literally thousands of sold out shows, however, it is the business side of the industry that Col and his many family members of the Jacobsen clan have found amazing success.

As a promoter, manager and producer Col has helped create and encourage many stars in the making, including one of the worlds biggest selling acts, the Bee Gees.

A star of the hit parade and constant chart topper, Col was also the star of the iconic television show Bandstand.

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Ep2 - One Dollar Short

One Dollar Short were Australia's leading Pop Punk band in the early 2000's.

A string of catchy hits saw ODS a favourite of the festival circuit crowd.

On this episode of the All Australian Music Stories podcast, I speak with guitarist Trent Crawford on his time in One Dollar Short, as well as becoming a member of another leading Aussie band, Something With Numbers.

A talented songwriter, Trent covers many genres. Apart from writing plenty of Alternative Rock hits, Trent has also enjoyed success writing with Country queen, Kasey Chambers.

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Ep1 - Lucky Starr

Lucky Starr has had an amazing 60 year career. He has had No,1 hit records and was the first Australian Rock n Roll star to gain any real sustained success in the USA.

Together with songwriter Geoff Mack, Lucky is best know for his smash hit song I've Been Everywhere, however, Lucky Starr's career is far more than just one hugely successful song.

Lucky Starr is still performing today and wowing crowds, just as he was, when Rock n Roll first landed on Austalian shores in the 1950's.

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