Posts

Greazefest 2026

Image
Today I went to the Cleveland Showground for the rockabilly festival Greazefest which it has been 18 years since I first went there when it was at West End. I caught the bus to Cleveland, walk to the show grounds, texted Dad, saw Simon from Sonic Sherpa telling me that the records I ordered are there, went inside and Saw Roslynn Lovejoy and Ray. The first act I saw today were Lovejoy Surf who are always one of my favourite acts that I love seeing at Greazefest which has Kylie Lovejoy on bass, her father Arnold who is an well known on the Brisbane scene since the late 50's early 60's on guitar, Jeff Lovejoy also on guitar and Danny Murphy came on stage and in their set performed songs by the Shadows, The Atlantics, The Rolling Stones, The Ventures and many others with great musicianship as well as getting the audience entertained with Kylie doing the talking mentioning about making an album which they have not done yet but I Hope they do as it would be great to listen to. Th...
Post a Comment
Read more

4BC August 1958

Image
This is from the Telegraph August 1st 1958 and now the talk back station as it is the only comemrcial one here in Brisbane 4BC was one of Brisbane's popular radio stations at the time in the late 50's which among their disc jockeys were Geoff Atkinson who would be a part of the station's success in the 50's and 60's which on the Monday August 3rd 1958 he compered the opening of The Radio Record Bar at 8.45am and it was presented by Music Masters.
Post a Comment
Read more

The Autobiography Rusty Egan

Image
This is the autobiography of British musician and DJ Rusty Egan and in the book he talks about his upbringing in Ireland, moving to England before he turned 6, served at St Vincents, got his first drum at aged 15, playing in his father's band, working for DJM and WEA Records, formed the Rich Kids in 1977 which they lasted a year and had 1 hit single, formed Visage in 1978 which they had 3 albums and hit singles including Fade To Grey and Mind Of A Toy, working on the club circuit as an DJ, co founded Camden Palace, encounters with Mick Jones and Madonna and many others. It's FANTASTIC as well as very impressive and very entertaining which it is well worth a read and he is still DJing as well as making music. This is a must for 70's and 80's music fans and I give it 4 stars as it's in the shops now so please do yourselves an favour and BUY IT which you will be impressed and amazed.
Post a Comment
Read more

4BK Top 10 July 1963

Image
This is from the Telegraph July 31st 1963 and this was the 4BK Top 10 with Johnny O'Keefe at number 1 with You'll Never Cherish A Love So True, Kyo Sakamoto at number 2 with Sukiyaki, Jan and Dean at number 3 with the song written by Brian Wilson from the Beach Boys and Jan Berry Surf City, Gerry and the Pacemakers at number 4 with the song written by Mitch Murray who wrote How Do You Do It I Like It, The Shadows at number 5 with Atlantis, Del Shannon at number 6 with his version of the Beatles song From Me To You, Al Martino at number 7 with I Love You Because, Gerry and the Pacemakers at number 8 with the song written by Mitch Murray which had been intended for the Beatles which they did record it but never released How Do You Do It, Elvis Presley at number 9 with Devil In Disguise and Rob EG at number 10 with 55 Days At Peking.
Post a Comment
Read more

4BH July 1960

Image
This is from the Telegraph July 30th 1960 and now the classic hits station here in Brisbane in 2026 4BH was one of Brisbane's popular radio stations at the time in the early 60's which among their disc jockeys was Bill Gates who was the one who gave the Bee Gees their name as well as doing the record hops all around Brisbane including the O'Connor Boathouse on North Quay who did the show Platter Chatter from 8.55am until 12.30pm on Sunday which on sunday July 31st he interviewed American bandleader Bob Crosby on the show.
Post a Comment
Read more

4BC July 1960

Image
This is from the Telegraph July 29th 1960 and now the talk back station as it is the only commercial one here in Brisbane 4BC was one of Brisbane's popular radio stations at the time in the early 60's which among their disc jockeys were Johnny James and Geoff Atkinson who were a big part of the station's success throughout the 60's were on Sundays doing the 70 Top Tunes Of The Day playing the records that was out at the time.
Post a Comment
Read more

4KQ July 1973

Image
This is from the Telegraph July 27th 1973 and long before known as the Good Times and Great Classic Hits station as well as for a time in the 80's as a country music station 4KQ was one of Brisbane's popular radio stations at the time in the 70's which they were known as the Better Music Station as well as More News which among their radio personalities was Ian Skippen who was on Monday to Friday from 5am until 9am with Traffic,SKy Watch, Ooo Dunit, Time Calls and ABC at 6.45am and 7.45am and also was interviewed by Murray Shoring on the final night of broadcast when it ended Thursday June 30th 2022 talking about his time there.
Post a Comment
Read more