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This is from the Telegraph April 28th 1959 and 4BC which is now the Talk Back Station was one of Brisbane's popular radio stations at the time in the late 1950's which among their disc jockeys was Geoff Atkinson who was on Sundays from 11am until 1pm doing the Special Sunday Shows.

This is from the Telegraph April 17th 1961 and on this day iconic American rock group the Ventures who was known for the hit single Walk Don't Run played at the Festival Hall in Brisbane along with Connie Francis, Bobby Vee(his first Australian tour also), Johnny Burnette(You're Sixteen), Donnie Brooks who did the original version of Mission Bell which was later an hit for PJ Proby in 1965 and Australian singer Col Joye and the Joye Boys.

This is from the Telegraph April 26th 1967 and now the talkback station 4BC was one of Brisbane's popular radio stations back in the 60's which among their disc jockeys were Bert "Bird Brain" Robertson and Mike Baker who were on during the day from 9am until 2.30pm

This is from the Sunday Truth which would later be the Sunday Sun April 25th 1965 and until 1991 when it became Radio TAB 4IP was one of Brisbane's popular music stations which among their disc jockeys was John Knox who had been with 4IP since 1962 as well as had been with 2RG, 4BH and 4LG which while he was on 4IP did the breakfast show and would go on to work on 4BK, back to 4BH in the 80's, B105 and 4KQ until 2006 which he would make appearances over the years as he would be on Laurel Gary and Mark's last Breakfast broadcast Friday June 24th 2022 and was interviewed by Murray Shoring on the very last broadcast before it ended June 30th 2022.

From May until July legendary British rock group the Animals are touring Australia for the Final time and they will be performing in Victoria, Tasmania, Queensland, NSW, Western Australia and South Australia. The group that has original drummer John Steel along with Danny Handley, Bobby Ruiz and Barney "Boogie" Williams will perform their classic hits from the 60's including House Of The Rising Sun, I'm Crying, Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood, We've Gotta Get Out Of This Place, It's My Life and many others and please don't miss this last chance to see this iconic British group so if you want to see them please do yourselves an favour and SEE THEM which you will be impressed and amazed which I'm sure it will bring back memories for those who grew up in the 60's as well as those who are into the 60's music you will never forget it. Tour Dates- The Crown Casino Melbourne May 25th The Gov Adelaide May 28th Chafferty Theatre Renmark May 29th

This is from the Telegraph April 24th 1975 and 4BC which is now the talkback station was of Brisbane's popular radio stations at the time in the 70's used to promote rock shows at the Ckoudland Ballroom every Friday nights at that time which on this advert had the legendary Brisbane rock band Railroad Gin with Carol Lloyd performing there along with other Brisbane groups Seasons Of the Witch, Cannon and Maxwell.