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This afternoon I went to the Dendy Cinema at Coorparoo where I saw the movie Mufasa The Lion King. Mafusa (Aaron Pierre) came from an family of lions with his parents Masego and Afa which he got washed when an flood hits and is saved by Taka who is an cub when he is targeted by an crocodile and he is adopted by Eshe and obasi who is reluctant about Maufasa. Taka and Mufasa formed an bond and then they leave the land as the leader of the white lion pride The Outsiders King Kiros swear vengeance after Mufasa killed one of the white lions and on the journey to Milele they meet Sarabi, Zarzu an hornbill and Rifiki an mandrill and then it gets interesting. It is AMAZING and BRILLIANT with FANTASTIC acting by Aaron Pierre, Blue Ivy Carter, Beyonce, Donald Glover, Kelvin Harrison Jr, Seth Rogan, John Kani, Billy Eichner and Tiffany Boone and the music is FANTASTIC. It is directed by Barry Jenkins and produced by Adele Romanski and Mark Ceryak and it is hard to believe that it has been 30 ye...

in 1965 American soul singer Ray Charles released the album Together Again aka Country and Western Meets Rhythm and Blues which went to number 116 in the USA pop charts and it was recorded at his own studio at RPM International Studio in Los Angeles which was produced by Sid Feller who had produced Ray's music since 1960 when he joined ABC Paramount as well as being his last album he produced as Joe Adams who would be his manager became the producer as well. The album is now out on CD and the tracks on it are the original tracks that was on the album including the title track which was originally an Buck Owens song as well as being the hit for Ray in 1966 going to number 19 in the USA pop charts, number 1 in the USA Adult Contemporary chart and number 10 in the USA R&B Charts, his verison of Blue Moon Of Kentucky, 3 more Buck Owens songs as well as an song Ray wrote called Please Forgive and Forget with the Raelets and The Jack Halloran Singers doing the backing with Bones Ho...

This is from the Telegraph December 21st 1973 and until 1992 when it became 4TAB which is now Radio TAB 4IP was one of Brisbane's top radio stations at the time in the 70's which they use to promote shows as well as playing the music which on Christmas Eve 4IP along with Pacesetters promoted an show at Lennon's Plaza on Queen Street with Brisbane group Leroy that including Mick Hadley playing on the 30th floor at the Talk Of The Town and on the 5th floor at the Lennon's Plaza Railroad Gin with Carol Lloyd performed there as well as 4IP Personalities appeared there.

This is from the Telegraph December 20th 1972 and now the classic hits station 4BH was one of Brisbane's popular radio stations at the time in the 70's which they did the Christmas Carols Festival at King George Square at that time which on this night 52 years ago with John(Johnny) Farnham performing there along with British entertainer Harry Secombe and Russ Walkington who was one of the personalities at 4BH at the time was the compere.

This is from the Telegraph December 19th 1969 and now the talk back station as it's the only commercial one here in Brisbane 4BC was one of the very popular radio stations in Brisbane at the time back in the 60's which among their disc jockeys were Graeme Smith who was on from 5am until 9am, Johnny James from 9am until 11am, Bert 'Bird Brain" Robertson from 11am until 1pm, Greg Jeffrey from 1pm until 4pm, Mike Ahern from 4pm until 8pm, Ronnie Sparks from 8pm until midnight and from midnight to 5am Grant Goldman and the sports radio personalities on 4BC were Vince Curry, Wayne Wilson and John Davidson.

In January 2025 legendary Australian rock band The Radiators will be performing 3 shows in Queensland during the Australia Day weekend and the band with original members Geoff Turner on bass guitar and lead singer Brian Nicol since 1978 along with Mark Lucas on drums since 1989 and Martin Cilia who is from the Atlantics and Mental As Anything on guitar since 2021 will perform the band's classic hits including Comin Home, No Tragedy, Life's A Gamble and many others. If you would like to see them please do yourselves an favour and SEE THEM which you will be impressed and amazed as well as be entertained by an legendary Australian band as it will bring back memories who grew up in the 70's and the 80's in the era of Countdown as well as the pub rock era too and for people who have discovered their music for the first time it will be an experience. Queensland Dates- Jan Bone Idol Toowoomba January 24th The Lou Lou Room Wynnum January 25th Cooly Hotel Coolangatta Janua...

This is from the Telegraph December 18th 1964 and until 1990 when it became B105 4BK was one of Brisbane's popular radio stations at the time in the 60's which among their disc jockeys were Ron Giles who was on Monday to Friday from 1.30pm until 3.30pm with Dial A Disc, Bill O'Brien who did his own show The Bill O'Brien Show from 3.30pm until 5.30pm and Nevil Gray did Music For Young Brisbane from 5.30pm until 9pm and also it was the holiday season at that time there was an show called Music Light and Bright that was on Monday to Thursday from 8.30am until 11am which also included Tide Times, Surf Reports, Weather Information and First Aid Hints.

This is from the Sunday Truth December 17th 1967 and long before being known as the Good Times and Great Classic Hits station as well as being an country station in the 80's 4KQ was doing Easy listening music at the time as well as being one of Brisbane's popular radio stations at the time in the 60's which among their disc jockeys who were on the station at the time was Bruce Ross who did Breakfast daily except Sunday from 5am until 10am and he got an mention on the last very broadcast on Thursday June 30th 2022 when Ian Skippen who was with 4KQ from 1972-88 was interviewed by Murray Shoring.

This is the memoir of American actor Josh Brolin and in this book he talks about his upbringing in Paso Robles California, making his very first film with the Goonies in 1985, the loss of his mother Jane, encounters with Marlon Brando and Philip Seymour Hoffman, talking about fatherhood, addcition and relationships and many others. It is FANTASTIC as well as very impressive and very entertaining with FANTASTIC stories which it well worth an read. Josh Brolin has some upcoming movies coming up Wake Up Dead Man, The Running Man and Weapons as well as finishing the TV series Outer Range. This is an must for movie fans and I give it 4 stars as it's in the shops now so do yourselves an favour and BUY IT which you will be impressed and amazed.

This is from the Telegraph December 16th 1964(60 Years ago today) and this was the 4BK top 10 charts with The Beatles at number 1 with I Feel Fine(one of the first early use of feedback heard on record)/She's A Woman, Elvis Presley at number 2 with Ask/Ain't That Loving You Baby, Jimmy Rodgers at number 3 with Someplace Green, Lorne Greene who was from the iconic American TV show Bonanza at number 4 with Ringo, Jay and the Americans at number with Come A Little Bit Closer, Moorooka boy Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs at number 6 with their version of the Fats Domino song Sick and Tired, The Searchers at number 7 with their version of the Jackie De Shannon song When You Walk In The Room which was the first recording with bass player Frank Allen who replaced original bass player and singer Tony Jackson, Cliff Richard who will be in Brisbane next year at number 8 with his version of the Johnny Mathis song The Twelfth Of Never, Lucky Starr at number 9 with The Three Trees and Julie Ro...

This afternoon I went to the City Hall to see the Christmas Spectacular Show which had Australian singer Mirusia and Friends which included Adam Thompson from legendary Australia rock band Chocolate Starfish. I caught the bus to the city, went to Grill'd where I had Simon Says Chicken Burger and Chips for lunch, drank Pepsi Max, had a alook at JB Hi Fi where I bought 2 Ray Charles CD's and walk to the City Hall. Bought 2 CD's Marusia, went inside and use mobile. The show started after 3 pm with Gary Thorpe from 4MBS who does Silver Memories, Vicki Howard an MP and former Governor of Queensland/Governor General of Australia Quinton Bryce the performers came out with the Christmas Vocal Quartet, Mirusia and Martin Lass along with the Queensland Choir and the Brisbane Symphony Orchestra with Antoni Bonetti conducting did in the first set doing the known Christmas songs including Joy To The World, Christmas Day and Deck the Halls and there was an interval where I Bought cook...

This is from the Telegraph December 15th 1961 and now the classic hits station 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 around Brisbane including The O'Connor Boathouse was on air on Sundays from 8am until 12pm.

This is from the Telegraph December 14th 1956 and now the classic hits station 4BH was one of Brisbane's popular radio stations at the time in the 1950's which among their shows was Playmates of Stamina which the next day December 15th there was an Christmas Party held at the Exhibition Showgrounds.

This is from the Telegraph December 13th 1968 and until 1992 when it became 4TAB now known as Radio TAB 4IP was one of Brisbane's top radio stations at the time in the 60's originally being an Ipswich station which among their disc jockeys was John McCoy who would go on to become an very successful sports commentator on 4BC and later on Radio TAB and on Channel 9 news was on 4IP Saturday and Sunday from 1pm until 6pm.

This is from the Telegraph December 12th 1962 and this was the 4BK top 10 charts with Johnny O'Keefe at number 1 with I Thank You which was written by Alicia Evelyn, Elvis Presley at number 2 with Return To Sender, Nat King Cole at number 3 with Dear Lonely Hearts, Johnny Rebb at number 4 with Anytime You Want me, Mitch Miller at number 5 with the Longest Day, Bryan Davies at number 6 with Don't Love which at that time he hsoted his own TV show The Bryan Davies Show on the ABC, The Toy Dolls at number 7 with Little Tin Soldier, Cliff Richard at number 8 with Outsider which was from the album 21 Today in 1961, Col Joye at number 9 with Ring Around My Rosie and Johnny O'Keefe for the 2nd time in the chart at number 10 with the b-side to I Thank You Heaven Sent.

This afternoon I went to the Events Cinema to see musical Wicked. Galinda Upbrand(Ariana Grande) goes to the university called Shez where she shears an room with Elphaba Thorp (Cynthia Erivo) and the teacher Madame Morrible (Michelle Yeoh) privately tutors Elphaba after witnessing an unintentional display of her magical abilties which Elphaba accepts it in hoping to the meet the Wizard of Oz mean while Eplhaba and Galinda clashed but then becmae friendly to each other and then she gets an message to go to Emerald City to meet the Wizard of OZ which Galinda who now changes her name to Glinda goes with her to Emerald City on the train where she meets the Wizard(Jegg Goldblum) and it gets interesting.It is Amazing, Brilliant and Superb with FANTASTIC music and FANTASTIC acting by Cynthia Erivo, Arian Grande, Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum who made his first film 50 years ago with Death Wish starring Charles Bronson and Hope Lange, Ethan Slater and Marissa Bode. it is dire...

This is from the Telegraph December 11th 1962 and now the classic hits station 4BH was one of Brisbane's popular radio stations back in the 60's which among their disc jockeys were Barry Matheson, Bill Gates who was the one who gave the Bee Gees their name, Brian Henderson who was the host of the iconic Australian music TV show Bandstand and Ben Beckinsale which they were on Sundays playing music from 5am.

This is from the Telegraph December 10th 1969 and now the classic hits station 4BH was one of Brisbane's popular radio stations at the time in the late 60's which among their disc jockeys was John Kerr who had been with 4IP was on Monday to Friday from 4pm until 7pm and Jimmy White who was on Monday to Friday from 7pm until 10pm.

This is the memoir of iconic American singer and actress and in this book she talks about her upbringing in California, living in Texas and New York, her mother's marriages, doing the Oklahoma musical, meeting Sonny Bono who would become her husband, doing background vocals on records produced by Phil Spector including The Ronettes Be My Baby, You've Lost That Lovin Feelin by The Righteous Brothers as well as the Crystals and Darlene Love, began recording as Bonnie Jo mason as well as with Sonny as Caesar and Cleo before eventually settling with Sonny and Cher, achieving great success with Sonny with I Got You Babe, having her first solo hit with All I Really Want to Do, having an daughter (now son)Chasity who is now Chaz, doing the Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour on TV in the 70's, the break up with Sonny, her marriage to Greg Allman which they had a son Elijah Blue, encounters with people with the Rolling Stones, Phil Spector, Sammy Davis Jr, George Sanders, Bob Dylan and...

This is from the Telegraph December 9th 1966 and known for being the classic hits station Good Times and Great Classic Hits as well as being the country station station in the 80's 4KQ was one of Brisbane's popular radio stations at the time in the 60's which among their radio personalities was Russ Tyson who had been on ABC radio as well as hosting Anything Goes and On Camera on ABC TV was on Monday To Friday from 8am until 10am with his own show the Russ Tyson show and he was mentioned by Ian Skippen which he was interviewed by Murray Shoring on the very last broadcast of 4KQ Thursday June 30th 2022 as well as telling the story that Russ never said his name on air.

This is the new book by former Australian film critic David Stratton and in this book he talks about the Australian movies from 1990 until 2020 which includes The Adventures of Priscilla Queen Of The Desert, Lantana, June Again, Shine, Romper Stomper, Strictly Ballroom, Mary, Ride Like A Girl, Red Dog, The Dry, Animal Kingdom, Paperback Hero, Samson and Delilah and many others as well as the info about the movies and behind the scenes and telling us why they are were watching. It is AWESOME, BRILLIANT and SUPERB as well as very impressive and very entertaining and also an Amazing knowledge about the Australian movies which it is well worth an read. David Stratton has retired from movie reviewing just last year and has been awarded recently the 2024 National Cinema Pioneer of The Year. This is an must for Australian movie fans and I give it 5 stars as it's in the shops now so do yourselves an favour and BUY IT which you will be impressed and amazed.

This is from the Telegraph December 8th 1966 and now the classic hits station here in Brisbane 4BH was one of Brisbane's popular radio stations at the time in the 60's which they were known for being personality music playing music for the people as it's different the way people like it and music was the people's key all day every day.

This is from the Telegraph December 8th 1966 and until 1992 when it became 4TAB now Radio TAB 4IP was one of Brisbane's popular radio stations at the time in the 60's which they were originally based in Ipswich when it started in 1935 as they were making in roads in Brisbane by this period in 1966 which their disc jockeys were John Knox who went on to work at 4BK, 4BH and 4KQ, John Crawford, Ron Saywell who would work on 4BC in the 70's, David Greenwood who would host the Brisbane music show Countdown in it's second and final year in 1967 and is now General Manager of KIX Country, Mal Wilcock and John Kerr who went on to work on 4BH in the late 60's.

This is from the Telegraph December 8th 1966 and until 1990 when it became B105 4BK was one of Brisbane's popular radio stations at the time in the 60's which they were playing the Easy Listening music as well as the pleasant sounds of music which they went to that format the month before in November as up to that point they were playing the latest rock and pop records as well as doing the top 40 charts when they did those changes and the year before 4KQ had done that.

This is from the Telegraph December 8th 1966 and now the talk back station as it's only commercial one in Brisbane 4BC was one of the top music radio stations in Brisbane at the time in the 1960's which among their disc jockeys were Geoff Atkinson, Tony MacArthur and Graeme Smith (Bob) who had been with the Station since early that year replacing Bob Wills who went to 4BK who were playing the latest records at the time and they were on between 4pm until midnight and all day Sunday.

Last night I went to the Koala Tavern to see legendary Australian actor and singer Craig McLachlan which it was my 1st time seeing him live as well as the 2nd time this year seeing someone from the TV show Neighbours live as well as the 3rd time altogether. Dad took me to the bus stop, caught the bus to Capalaba, walk to the Koala Tavern, went to the bistro where I had Steak, Chips and Salad for dinner as well as having an Chocolate Brownie for desert, watch the cricket, went inside, drank Coke with No Sugar and did writing. The show started at 8.30pm with Craig McLachlan on Acoustic Guitar and Dave on Percussion coming on stage which they did 2 sets telling stories about starting out playing music as well as the people who influenced Craig like Elvis Presley, The Rolling Stones as well as bits of songs from musicials like Grease and Jesus Christ Superstar as well as his song from 1990 called Amanda and there was an interval where I had Coke with no Sugar and Pork Cackle. The Seco...

Today I went to the Dendy Cinema Coorparoo where I saw the movie Moana 2 the sequel of the first Moana 8 years ago. Moana(Auli'i Cravalho) spends her days exploring the other islands near her home island of Motunui has been asked by her ancestor Tautai Vasa(Gerald Ramsey) to look for the lost island of Motufetu and break it's curse as the malicious storm god Nalo wanted power over the mortals which she has to find an way to raise Motufetu to stop the people of Motunui going to extinct in the future and she assembles an team that has Loto(Rose Matafeo), Moni(Hualalai Chung) and Kele (David Fane) along with her pets Heihei(Alan Tudyk) and Pua as well as Maui (Dwayne Johnson) comes along and it gets interesting. It is excellent, very funny and very entertaining with excellent acting by Asli'i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Rachel Matafeo, Gerald Ramsey, David Fane, Hualalai Chung, Alan Tudyk and Temuera Morrison. It is directed by David Derrick Jr, Jason Hand and Dana Ledoux Mille...

This is from the Courier Mail December 7th 1963 and until 1990 when it became B105 4BK was one of Brisbane's popular radio stations at the time which among their disc jockeys were Bill O'Brien and John Esdaile who was on Saturdays doing the Saturday Swingalong show from 5am until noon which on this day it was broadcast from Ampol Service Station at Taringa and on the next day December 8th Bill O'Brien with Ron Burton and Howard Brown doing the Sunday Sound For Surfers show from 7am until 5pm.

In February and March 2025 legendary Australian band the Black Sorrows are doing shows in Queensland as they are promoting their latest album The Way We Do Business and the band with original member Joe Camilleri as well as James Black from Mondo Rock on keyboards, Marc Gray on bass, Claude carranza on guitar and Tony Floyd on drums will perform tracks from the album as well as the Black Sorrows classics including Chained To the Wheel, Harley and Rose, Daughters of Glory and the Chosen Ones as well as the Jo Jo Zep and the Falcons classics. If you would like to see them please do yourselves an favour and SEE THEM which you will be impressed and amazed as well as entertained which I'm sure it will bring back memories who grew up in the 70's and 80's as well as people discovering the music for the first time you will love it. Queensland Dates- Lefty's Music Hall Brisbane February 27th Cleveland Sands Hotel Cleveland February 28th Miami Marketta Miami March 2nd

In August and September 2025 legendary British rock group Hermans Hermits are touring Australia which they will be performing in Queensland, NSW, ACT, Western Australia and Victoria and the group with original member and drummer Barry Whitwam, Jamie Thurston on bass guitar and vocals, John Summerton on guitar and vocals and Tony Young on Keyboards and vocals will perform many of their classic hits from the 60's including I'm Into Something Good, Mrs Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter, No Milk Today, There's A Kind Of Hush, My Sentimental Friend and many others. If you have not seen them before but would like to see them please do yourselves an favour and SEE THEM which you will be impressed and amazed as I am sure it will bring back memories for those who grew up in the 60's as well as those who are discovering 60's music for the first time you will be truly entertained by an iconic Music act which you will hear the music and the stories. Australian Tour Da...

This is from the Telegraph December 6th 1960 and now the classic hits station 4BH was one of Brisbane's popular radio stations at the time which among their disc jockeys was Neil Rudd who did the Breakfast Show which this advert asked for the listeners to choose their own Top 40 which they would tick their favourite songs and send it to the station which if the listener's choice of the song got played during the mornings the listener would win 5 pounds.

This is from the Telegraph December 5th 1959 and before becoming B105 in 1990 4BK was one of Brisbane's popular radio stations at the time back in the 50's which the shows that was shown on this day 65 years were The Burl Ives Show at 6.30pm, Tommorow's tops at 6.45pm, Queensland Radio News Service at 7pm, Famous Frauds at 7.15pm, Gold Top Pops at 7.30pm, Mystery Is My Hobby at 8pm, Platter Review with Bob Rogers at 8.30pm and Party Time with Alex Shiren at 9.30pm.

This is from the Telegraph December 5th 1974(50 Years ago today) and this was the 4IP Top 40 charts with Olivia Newton John at number 1 with the song written by Peter Allen and Jeff Barry I Love You I Honestly I Love You, Carl Douglas at number 2 with Kung Fu Fighting, Bobby Russell at number 3 with Go Chase Your Rainbow and Donny and Marie Osmond at number 4 with their version of the Dale and Grace hit from 1963 with I'm Leaving It All Up To You. The new entries in the charts that week were the 4IP Good Guys with Paul J Turner at number 34 with I Wanna Paint Set Santa and Paul McCartney and Wings at number 37 with Junior's Farm and besides from Olivia Newton John and the 4IP Good Guys the other Australian acts in the charts that week were The Moir Sisters at number 6 with Good Morning How Are you, William Shakespeare at number 11 with the song written by Harry Vanda and George Young with Can't Stop Myself From Loving You, Jigsaw who was also backing up Johnny chester at n...

On May 30th 1973 George Harrison released his 4th solo album Living In The Material World which was the follow up to the hugely successful album All Things Must Pass in 1970 and it went to number 2 in the UK, number 1 in the USA and number 1 in Australia which the hit single from the album was Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth). It was produced by George Harrison himself and among the musicians who played on the album including Jim Horn, Gary Wright from Spooky Tooth, Ringo Starr and Nicky Hopkins and also it is now on CD which I am reviewing the double CD edition. On the double which the first CD has the original tracks that was out in 1973 and the second CD had different takes and acoustic versions of the songs as well as Miss O'Dell and also George's widow Olivia and John Harris did the liner notes. It is FANTASTIC, BRILLIANT and SUPERB with FANTASTIC songs which holds up very well to this day as well as still sounding great today as it did back then. it is 23 years s...

This is from the Telegraph December 4th 1963 and this was the 4BK top 10 with the Crystals at number 1 with the song written by Phil Spector, Ellie Greenwich and Jeff Barry Then He Kissed Me, Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireball at number 2 with Sugar Shack, Jimmy Little at number 3 with Royal Telephone, Gerry and the pacemakersat number 4 with their version of the song from the musical Carousel You'll Never Walk Alone, Kathy Kirby at number 5with the vocal version of Dance On which the Shadows the instrumental version of it early that year, Sheb Woolley at number 6 with Hootenanny Hoot, The Delltones at number 7 with the song written by Sydney dectective Ben Acton Hangin Five, Johnny Devlin at number 8 with Stomp The Tumbarumba which the Bee Gees were on backing vocals, Elvis Presley at number 9 with the song that was from the movie Fun In Acapulco which he starred with Paul Lukas and ursula Andress and rini Lopez at number 10 with Jeanie Marie.

This is from the Bribie Star December 3rd 1965 and now the talk back station as it's the only commercial one here in Brisbane 4BC was one of top music radio stations in Brisbane at the time in the 60's which among their disc jockeys were Geoff Atkinson, Tony MacArthur and Bob Wills who was on from 4pm until Midnight Monday to Friday and all day Sunday.

This is from the Telegraph December 2nd 1957 and now the classic hits station in Brisbane 4BH was one of Brisbane's popular radio stations at the time in the 1950's which among their shows that was on was The Coca Cola Bottlers Club which was compered by Allen Brandt who had been with 4KQ and later on with 4IP which the show was on Monday to Friday at 4pm and Saturdays at 10am.

This is from the Telegraph December 1st 1961 and now the talk back station as it's the only commercial one in Brisbane 4BC was one of Brisbane's popular radio stations at the time in the 60's which among their disc jockeys was Geoff Atkinson who was an big part of 4BC's success in the 50's and 60's was on Sundays at that time doing the Super 70 Hit Tunes at 9am.

In September 1974 American singer Tina Turner released her very first solo album Tina Turns The Country On which was while she was performing with her then husband Ike Turner as it was an attempt by Ike to expose to Tina to an wider audience but even though it did not chart anywhere it was nominated for a Grammy in the Best R&B Vocal Performance Female category and it is now out on CD. On the album it has the original tracks which was mainly covers of songs by peopel Olivia Newton John, Bob Dylan, Hank Snow and James Taylor and it was recorded at Bolic Sound in Inglewood California which owned by Ike Turner as well as among the musicians playing on the album were James Burton who had played with Ricky Nelson and Elvis Presley and Glen D Hardin who was also playing with Elvis at that time as well as having an member of the Crickets. It is excellent with great songs with great singing by Tina and it holds up very well to this day. On Tuesday November 26th it would have been her 85...

This is the new memoir by legendary British actor Michael Caine and in this book he talks about his career as he has been asked by fans, other actors, friends and his grandchildren like why his career has lasted so long, how he handled fame, living in Hollywood, his friendships, how to treat success, the movies he made and many others. It is FANTASTIC and BRILLIANT as well as well as very impressive and very entertaining which it is well worth an read. Michael caine has retired now which he made his last movie the Great Escaper as he did that with Glenda Jackson who passed away after the movie was made and the great movies Michael Caine made lives on and still watched. This is an must for movie fans and I give it 4 stars as it's in the shops now so do yourselves an favour and BUY IT which you will be impressed and amazed.

This is the memoir of Karin Keays widow of Australian music legend Jim Keays who was from the iconic Australian rock band The Masters Apprentices and in this book she talks about moving to Melbourne from the Gold Coast, meeting Jim Keays who would become her husband which would last for 25 years which they would have 2 daughters Holly and Bonnie, her husband's music career, the birth of their 3rd child an son named William who would sadly pass away 6 hours after birth which would lead to the courtroom drama that would last for 2 years and many others. It is sad, touch, Amazing and Brilliant with amazing stories and how Karin got through this sad time which it is well worth an read. Karin has been busy promoting the book as well as Jim's solo CD that he recorded in 2000 but never came out at that time Caledonia and the Masters Apprentices documentary Turn Up Your Video which is now on DVD and to those in Brisbane she will be appearing at Sonic Sherpa in Greenslopes next Thursd...

This is from the Telegraph November 28th 1961 and now the classic hits station 4BH was one of Brisbane's popular radio stations back in the 60's which they were playing rock and pop music but that weekend Saturday December 2nd and Sunday December 3rd 1961 did the Swing A Long show playing music of the big band era including Bing Crosby, Glenn Miller, Louis Armstrong, Doris Day and Frank Sinatra which was played Saturday from 8am until 6pm and Sunday 9am until 7pm.

This is from the Telegraph November 27th 1970 and now the classic hits station 4BH was one of Brisbane's popular radio stations at the time in the 1970's which they also promoted events which on Sunday November 29th 1970 the festival Pop Festival and Barbecue was held at Lakeside which the compere was John Kerr who was one of 4BH's disc jockeys as well as doing the broadcast from their mobile studio at Lakeside as well as Des White doing the reports of the car events and the acts that perfomed on the day were Johnny O'Keefe, Greg Anderson, Jon Blanchfield, Burke and Wills(including Jamie Dunn), Kerri Wright(Kerri Ann Kennerley) and Spinning Wheels.

This is the memoir of lead singer and member of Australian duo Savage Garden Darren Hayes and in the book he talks about his upbringing in Brisbane in the Logan Area, working at Woody's Music Store, joined an band called Red Edge which had Daniel Jones which would become Savage Garden, achiving success in Australia and overseas with hits including I Want You, Truly Deeply Madly, To The Moon and Back, I Knew I Loved You and The Animal Song as well as the 2 albums self-titled album and Affirmation, his solo career, his personal issues with depression and sexuality as well as going through bullying, childhood trauma and domestic Violence, encounters with Stevie Nicks, Charles Fisher, Georg Michael, Luciano Pavatotti and many others. It is AMAZING, BRILLIANT and SUPERB with AWESOME and BRILLIANT stories as well as very impressive and very entertaining as well as sad going through the journey from Brisbane to the International Stage. Darren has been in Australia promoting his book in...

This is from the Telegraph November 26th 1965 and now the talk back station as it's the only commercial one in Brisbane 4BC was one of Brisbane's top music radio stations at the time in the 1960's as they were also promoting shows which on this day they did the 4BC Sound Spectacular Show at Festival Hall with 4BC disc jockeys Geoff Atkinson, Tony McArthur and Bob Wills as well as the Brisbane groups that performed were The Avengers, The Down and Out(formerly the Kodiacs who backed up Ross D Wyllie), The Feelgoods, The Dominoes, The Hi Lites and Mal and The Embers and the special guests were the Easybeats, MPD Limited and Tony Worlsey. It was on the same night that Brisbane group The Beachies playing at TC's which was on Elizabeth Street and Ross D Wyllie, The Escorts and Johnny Denver played at the Bowl in South Brisbane and also on TV on the BTQ 7 show Theatre Royal had The Fellowmen and Bettina and Bryce.

Yesterday afternoon I went to Kedron Wavell to see Australian country singer Adam Harvey which was the first time I have seen him live ever. I caught the bus from Coorparoo to the city, then caught the bus to Chermisde, went to Dymocks where I bought an book called I Hear Motion about the 80's music scene and walk to Kedron Wavell. Went to the Kitchen, rang Dad, ordered my meal, bought Coke With No Sugar and use my mobile. Had Fettucini Alfred for lunch, drank Coke with No Sugar, ate Choc Berry Garden, had a another Coke With No Sugar, waited, went to the Blue Pacific Room and Had a look at book. The show started @ 3.01pm with support singer-songwriter from the Gold Coast Chloe Styler coming on stage with Adam Harvey introducing her and did an FANTASTIC set of her own songs as well as her version of the Fleetwood Mac song Dream which she got everyone to sing along to the song as well as telling stories about some of the songs as it was my second time seeing her live as I saw her ...

This is from the Telegraph November 25th 1960 and 4KQ known for being the music station had a show on Saturdays called Saturday Afternoon At Home did an broadcast at the Manly Boat Harbour which was opened that time and the 4KQ personalities that was there was George Hardman, Noel Horn and Bill Matheson as well as the opening done by Treasurer T A Hiley.

This is from the Courier Mail November 24th 1964 and until 1990 when it became B105 4BK was one of Brisbane's popular radio stations at the time which among their disc jockeys who was on in the 60's were Ron Giles who was on from 1.30pm until 3.30pm doing Dial A Disc, Bill O'Brien did his own show The Bill O'Brien Show from 3.30pm until 5.30pm doing the latest releases at the time, imports and the top 40 and Nevil Gray doing his show The Nevil Gray show from 5.30pm until 9pm which he did Music for Young Brisbane.

This is from the Telegraph November 23rd 1959 and now the classic hits station 4BH was one of Brisbane's popular radio stations at the time in 1950's which among their shows was Rumpus Room which was an talent quest show that was on Monday to Friday at 4.15pm as well as having an Coca Cola competition.