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On Friday September 27th legendary New Zealand Australian guitarist Kevin Borich will be playing in Brisbane at the Doo Bop Bar on 101 Edward Street which he will be backed up by Jon Carson on drums and Chris Gilbert on Bass Guitar and he will be performing tracks from his latest album Duets which was released last year as well as songs from the La De Das as well as his solo career which I'm sure it will bring back memories for those who grew up in the 60', 70's and 80's as well as people who are taking an interest in Kevin Borich for the first time. If you would like to see him please do yourselves an favour and SEE HIM which you will be impressed, amazed and entertained by An true Legend of Australian and New Zealand music who should be inducted into the ARIA Hall Of Fame. Doo Bop Bar Brisbane September 27th

In October legendary Australian singer-songwriter as well as founding member of 2 iconic Australian rock bands Daddy Cool and Mondo Rock Ross Wilson will be performing 2 Queensland Shows and he will perform his hits from the Daddy Rock and Mondo Rock era as well as his solo work as well as some new stuff which it will be an trip down memory lane for those who grew up in the 70's and 80's as well as those who are new fans for the first time discovering music of an great era. To those who want to see Ross WIlson please do yourselves an favour and SEE HIM which you will be impressed and amazed as well as entertained by al true legend of Australian music. Queensland Dates- Kings Beach Tavern Caloundra October 26th Cleveland Sands Hotel Cleveland (Brisbane) October 27th

On June 15th 1983 The album Escapade by Tim Finn who was an member of the Iconic New Zealand band Split Enz as this was his first solo album was released and it went to number 1 in New Zealand and number 8 in Australia. From the album it had the 2 hit singles Fraction Too Much Friction and Made My Day and it was produced by Ricky Faatar who played in the Flames and the Beach Boys in the 70's and Mark Moffatt as well as among the musicians who played were Joe Camilleri, Wilbur Wilde, Vince Gill and Richard Tee. The album is now out on CD which it has all the original tracks that was on the album and there in no bonus tracks on the CD. It is FANTASTIC with FANTASTIC songs that has stood the test of time and it's still sounding great to this day as great songs endure as it lives on which it's an great thing. This is an must for Tim Finn 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.

In February 1982 the album The Great Escape by Australian singer-songwriter Richard Clapton was released which went to number 8 in Australia and from the album had the 2 hit singles I Am An Island and Spellbound as well as an 3rd single The Best Years Of Our Lives. Among the other tracks on the album including an version of the Crickets song which was an hit for the Bobby Fuller Song in 1966 with I Fought The Law and it was produced by Mark Opitz who had worked with the Angels, AC/DC, cold Chisel and Swanee as it was Richard Clapton's recording with WEA and also among the musicians playing on the album including Harvey James from Sherbet, Gary Garry Beers and Andrew Farris from INXS and Graham "Buzz" Bidstrup from the Angels and Ganggajang. The album is out on CD now again and besides from the original tracks that was on the album there is 5 bonus tracks including Calling For You and Love Is Strong. It is FANTASTIC with FANTASTIC songs which has stood the test of time ...

This is from the Telegraph August 31st 1964 and until 1990 when it became B105 4BK was one of Brisbane's very popular radio stations at the time which among their disc jockeys were Peter McIntyre who was on Monday to Friday doing the show Spot The Serials from 8.30am to 3.30pm and Nevil Gray who was on Monday to Saturday from 5.30pm until 9pm as well as doing Name & Claim between 7.15am until 7.30am on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

In October 1977 the album Goodbye Tiger by Australian singer-songwriter Richard Clapton which was his 4th album and it went to number 11 in Australia as it was his album for Infinity which was connected with Festival Records as well as being produced by Richard Batchens. From the album had the hit singles Deep Water and Down In The Lucky Country and among the musicians playing on the album were Tony Buchannan on Saxophone, Kirk Lorange on lead guitar, Michael Hegerty from Stars and Jim Penson on drums. The album is now out on CD and besides from the original tracks there there is 4 bonus tracks including 2 versions of Highway One as they were from an soundtrack album called Highway one. It is FANTASTIC and BRILLIANT with FANTASTIC Songs that has stood the test of time and they still sound great to this day which you can never get tired of great songs as Deep Water still gets played on radio as it is played on 4BH. This is an must for Richard Clapton fans and I am giving this 4 stars a...

This is from the Wynnum Herald August 30th 1961 and known for being an music station 4KQ which ended June 30th 2022 after 75 years on the air was also known for many years use to do Talent Quest which I already mentioned the Bee Gees doing one in 1959 which they didn't win which on this article there was an Talent Quest for 4KQ that was held at the Municipal Library Hall on Monday October 2nd 1961 and it featured quiz experts as well as local artists and there was an dance that followed. Auditions was held September 27th 1961.

This is from the Telegraph August 29th 1960 and 4KQ while well known for the being the Good Times and Greatest Classic Hits Station as well as doing music as well use to do many years the Talent quests which the Bee Gees did one of them in 1959 which on this day in 1960 they did the talent quest at the 4KQ Studios when it was based in the city on Edward Street and the prizes were 2 weeks tour of New Zealand, 100 pounds Spending money and A trip to Auckland with T.E.A.L which Denys Beard was the compere.

In November 1973 Australian singer-songwriter Richard Clapton released his debut album Prussian Blue which had 3 singles Last Train to Marseills, All The Prodigal Children and I Wanna Be A Survivor and among the musicians that played on the album were Mike Lawler who was from the R'Jays who backed up Dig Richards and the Rajahs, Kevin Borich, Keith Barber, Ronnie Peel, John Du Bois from the Dingoes. The album was produced by Richard Batchens who worked with Sherbet as well as Blackfeather and the album never charted but it is now out on CD. Besides from the original album tracks there is 4 bonus tracks including Goodbye Barbara Ann and The Ghost Train. It is FANTASTIC with FANTASTIC songs which sounds great and holds up very well to this day which the sound quality is FANTASTIC. It is great to see Australian albums from the 70's coming out on CD again and let's hope for more in the future. This is an must for Richard Clapton fans and I am giving this 4 stars as it...

This is the new 5 CD boxed set of Elvis Presley and it has recordings he did in Memphis that starts with Sun Records in 1954, the recordings he did in 1969 at American Sound Studios, the recordings at Stax in 1973, the live recording at the Mid-South Coliseum in 1974 and the recordings he did at Graceland in 1976 and music historian Robert Gordon doing the liner notes. It is AWESOME, BRILLIANT and SUPERB with FANTASTIC and BRILLIANT songs that holds up very well to this day which the sound is FANTASTIC. Produced by Ernst Jorgensen who is an authority on Elvis and Grammy award winner Matt Ross Sprang did the mixing on the rest of the tracks except the Sun Recordings which he did it brilliantly. It is 70 years when Elvis recorded That's Alright Mama as well as being 47 years since his passing and the great music he made lives on forever as great music never dies it's just gets appreciated after all those years. This is an must for Elvis Presley fans and I give it 5 stars as it...

This is from the Sunday Truth August 27th 1961 and this article was about 4 of Brisbane radio personalities from the different staations which the first 2 were from 4BC Terry Lambart and Gary Raynes who did the 40 show at that time, Tony Withers who was an well Sydney radio disc jockey was at 4BH doing BP the Tony Withers Show which was on at 4pm on Sundays and Shirley Webb was at 4KQ who did the Midnight to Dawn show which she was the first in Australia to do that.

This is from the Telegraph August 26th 1971 and long before being the Good Times and Greatest Hits station as well as being the Country Music Station 4KQ was one of Brisbane's popular radio stations which the music they played at the time in 70's were the Easy Listening Music which this advert said Friendly (better) Music.

This is the new compilation CD by legendary Australian rock band Cold Chisel and on the double it has the classic Cold Chisel hits from the 70's and 80's as well as songs from the 90's and 2010's as well as the new song We've Got To Move as well as 2 live recordings as well as Trent Dalton an author who did Boy Swallows Universe doing the liner notes. It is FANTATSIC, AWESOME and SUPERB with FANTASTIC and BRILLIANT songs that has stood the test of time and still sounding great today as these songs are timeless which you can never get tired of hearing the songs. The album is at number 1 in Australia which it's FANTATSIC and the band are going back on the road in October and November including Brisbane and the Gold Coast. This is an must for Cold Chisel fans and I give it 5 stars as it's in the shops now so do youselves an favour and BUY IT which you will be impressed and amazed.

Last night I went to Kedron Wavell to see Australian actor and singer Tom Burlinson doing the Still Swingin show which it was my first time seeing him. I caught the bus to Chermside, went to Kedron Wavell, went to the Kitchen, rang Dad, ordered my meal, bought Coke With No Sugar, use mobile and waited. Had steak, chips and salad for dinner, drank coke with No Sugar, waited for my Fundae which I did not get even though I said that to one of the staff members, went to the Blue Pacific Room and use mobile. The shoe started at 8.06pm with Tom Burlinson backed up by an 12 piece band coming on stage wearing an suit and tie performing songs by Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Bobby Darin, Tony Bennett, Dean Martin and Michael Buble as well as telling info about the acts as well as the songs and even telling some of his experiences about the songs as well as an encounter with an fan in Sydney as well as being in Perth when he forgot to do an song he was supoosed to do. The show ended around 9...

This is from the Telegraph August 25th 1972 and this was the 4BC top 40 charts with Donny Osmond at number 1 with his version of the Paul Anka song Puppy Love, Brisbane group New World at number 2 with the song written by fellow Queenslander Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn and produced by Mickie Most Sister Jane, Wayne Newton at number 3 with Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast and the Fifth Dimension at number 4 with the song written by Tony Macaulay(Last Night) I Didn't Get To Sleep. The new entries in the chart that week were The Partridge at number 34 with their version of the 1962 hit for Neil Sedaka Breaking Up Is Hard To Do and David Cassidy at number 36 with this version of the The Young Rascals 1967 hit How Can I Be Sure and besides from New World the other Australian acts in the charts that week were the boys from Redcliffe The Bee Gees at 16 with Run To Me/Road To Alaska, Slim Newton at number 17 with Redback On The Toilet Seat, Fielding and Dwyer at number 21 with the Whal...

This is from the Telegraph August 23rd 1966 and 4BC which it's now the talk back station which it's the only commercial one here in Brisbane was one of the top radio stations in Brisbane at the time back in the 60's which among their radio personalities were Geoff Atkinson, Johnny James, Mike Baker, Tony MacArthur and Graeme Smith.

This is from the Telegraph August 22nd 1973 and 4BC which is now the talk back station here in Brisbane the only commercial one was one of Brisbane's popular radio stations which among their radio personalities was Hayden Sergant which he was on Monday to Friday.

This is from the Telegraph August 21st 1961 and now the classic hits station here in Brisbane 4BH was one of Brisbane's popular radio stations back in the early 60's which among their radio personalities was Norman Llewelyn who did the show It's Sing-Song Time Monday to Friday at 10am.

This is from the Telegraph August 20th 1956 and 4BC which it's now the talk back station as it's the only commercial one here in Brisbane was one of Brisbane's popular radio stations back in the 50's which among their disc jockeys was Johnny James who was to be an big of 4BC throughout the 50's and 60's hosted the show Stop The Music on Monday nights at 9pm.

This is from the Sunday Truth August 19th 1962 and 4BC which is one the talk back station the only commercial one here in Brisbane was one of Brisbane's top radio stations at that time in the 60's which among their disc jockeys was Geoff Atkinson who did the Sunday Super 70 show on Sundays from 8am until 1pm as well as hosting the QTQ 9 Music TV Show Teen Beat which had statrted the month before.

This is the memoir of legendary American singer-songwriter and keyboardist as well as member of 2 legendary American rock bands Steely Dan and the Doobie Brothers and in this book he talks about his upbringing in St Louis, his parents' splitting up, getting his instrument an trumpet as well as then getting an guitar and learning piano and banjo, playing in bands the Mound City Three, Mike and the Majestics, The Shearstons, Blytham Ltd, Blue, The Delrays and the Guild, joining Stely Dan doing vocals and keyboards on tour as well as the studio on albums including Katy Lied, joining the Doobie Brothers in 1975 which he wa swith them for 7 years singing on the hits including What A Fool Believes, Takin It To The Streets, Minute by Minute and Little Darlin as well as albums including Livin on the Fault Line, Takin It To The Streets and Minute by Minute, his solo career, working with Jeff Porcaro, James Ingram, Don Was, Tina Turner, Cher and Patti LaBelle and many others. It is FANTA...

Last night I went to the Good Old Days of Rock and Roll show @ the Redlands Performing Arts Centre that had legendary Australian music legends Little Pattie, Jade Hurley, Lucky Starr and Digger Revell and New Zealand music legend Dinah Lee which it was my second time seeing the show as I saw it @ QPAC on Sunday June 4th last year. I caught the bus to Cleveland, went to the Cleveland Sands hotel, rang Dad, had Nachos for dinner, drank Coke with No Sugar,ate Chocolate Brownie, paid my meal and walk to the Redland Performing Arts Centre. Saw Leigh and her mom Jillane whom I had not seen actually spoken to since about 5 years ago but saw them by sight at the Koala Tavern a year ago when Ross Wilson was performing, bought an CD and poster which was already signed by the performers as they wouldn't come out after the show as they had been sick as I heard a lady telling someone who asking about it, went inside, took a photo and waited. The show started at 7.30pm with the Jade Hurley, ...

This is from the Telegraph August 17th 1970 and until 1990 when it became B105 4BK was one of Brisbane's popular radio stations which among their radio personalities was Geoff Atkinson who was with 4BC from 1958-68 and joined 4BC in 1969 which he did the Breakfast Show from 5am until 8am weekdays.

This is from the Telegraph August 16th 1974(50 Years Ago today) and this was the 4BC top 40 charts with The Rubettes at number 1 with Sugar Baby Love, Gordon Lightfoot at number 2 with Sundown, Abba at number 3with the song that won them Eurovision Waterloo and the New Seekers at number 4 with I Get A Little Sentimental. The new entries in the charts that week were The Hues Corporation at number 29 with Rock The Boat and the Bootleg Family at number 30 with the Shoop Shoop Song. Besides from the Bootleg Family the other Australian acts in the charts that week were Olivia Newton John at number 8 with Long Live Love, Stevie Wright at number 9 with the song written and produced by Harry Vanda and George Young Evie, Jimmy Little at number 10 with Baby Blue which was also shared with George Baker Selection, Judy Stones at number 12 with Would You Lay With Me, Sherbet at number 13 with Slipstream, the Bee Gees at number 14 with the title track from their album of that time Mr Natural, Helen...

This is from the Telegraph August 15th 1957 and now classic hits radio station in Brisbane 4BH was one of Brisbane's popular radio stations at the time in the 50's which among their radio personalities was Dick Fair who did the talent show Amateur Hour at 8pm and Howard Craven who did the show Digest of World Hit Parades at 9pm.

This is from the Southside Observer August 15th 1973 and until 1992 when it became 4TAB now Radio TAB 4IP was one of Brisbane's top radio stations at the time in the 70's which among their radio personalities was Pete Rudder who had worked on 4KQ as well as doing recordings for RCA.

This afternoon I went to the Events Cinema where I saw the movie The Fabulous Four. Marilyn (Bette Midler) who is an widow is getting married which her friends from college Alice(Megan Mullally) who is an singer, Kitty (Sheryl Lee Ralph) and Lou (Susan Sarandon) who is an heart surgeon are going to be bridesmaids which they go to Key West Florida but is not easy Lou has an issue with Marilyn and Lou meets an man named Ted(Bruce Greenwood) who owns an club as well as past issues resurfaces as well as friendships rekindled and things gets interesting for the ladies. It is FANTASTIC, very funny and very entertaining with great acting by Beytte Midler, Susan Sarandon, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Megan Mullally as well as Bruce Greenwood, Sophie Von Heselberg and an appearance by Legendary American singer Michael Bolton. It is directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse and produced by Richard B Lewis and Lauren Hantz. I give it 4 stars as it's still in the cinemas and please do yourselves an favour...

This is from the Southside News August 14th 1963 and 4BH which is now the classic hits station was one of Brisbane's popular radio stations back in the 60's which among their disc jockeys were Bill Gates who gave the Bee Gees their name as well as doing the record hops around Brisbane, Barry Matheson, Brian Henderson who was Hosting Bandstand (the iconic Australian music show), John Laws and Ben Beckinsale who were on Sundays doing the Sunday For Music from 5am doing the Top 40 which was the big thing at that time.

This is from the Sunday Truth August 13th 1967 and 4BC which is now the talk back station as it's the only commercial one here in Brisbane was one of Brisbane's top music radio stations at the time in the 60's which among their disc jockeys were Geoff Atkinson, Tony MacArthur and Graeme Smith(Bob) who were on from 4pm until Midnight daily and all day Sunday.

This is from the Telegraph August 13th 1955 and now the talk back station as it's the only commercial one here in Brisbane 4BC was one of Brisbane's popular radio stations back in the 50's which among their radio personalities was Bert "Birdbrain" Robertson who was with 4BC from the 50's until the early 70's did an show on Sunday nights called The Highway of Hits at 6pm.

This is from the Telegraph August 12th 1974(50 years ago today) and this was the 4BH Top 40 with Gordon Lightfoot at number 1 with Sundown, Abba at number 2 with Waterloo which they performed it at Eurovision, The Stylistics at number 3 with You Make Me Feel Brand New and the boys from Redcliffe The Bee Gees at number 4 with Mr Natural which was the title track from their 1974 album. The New entries in the chart that week were The Jackson 5 at number 32 with Don't Say Goodbye, John Denver at number 34 with Annie's Song and George McCrae at number 37 with Rock Your Baby and the Australian acts in the charts that were Cash Backman at number 5 with My Girl Bill, Judy Stone at number 11 with Would You Lay With Me In A Field Of Stone, Sherbet at number 12 with Slipstream, The Bootleg Family at number 17 with their version of the Betty Everett hit The Shoop Shoop Song, Digby Richards at number 18 with Spunky Monkey, Stevie Wright at number 22 with the song written by Harry Vanda a...

Yesterday afternoon I went to Kedron Wavell to see the tribute show to the Four Seasons the iconic American singing group Oh What A Night which was my 3rd time seeing the show. I caught the bus from Coorparoo to the City, caught the 333 bus from the city to Chermside, rang Dad, had a look at Dymocks and walk to Kedron Wavell. Went to the Kitchen, had a look at menu, ordered my meal, bought coke with No Sugar and use my mobile. Had Spagetthi for lunch, drank Coke With No Sugar, ate Fundae, got new card as it was apparent that it had expired and did writing. Went to the Blue Pacific Room, bought Coke with No Sugar, did writing and use mobile. The show started after 3.05pm with the Oh What A Night tribute show coming out on stage which in the first set performed many of the Four Seasons hits from the 60's as well 2 of the Frankie Valli solo hits from the 70's including Grease and there was an interval where I drank Coke with No Sugar and ate chips. The second set of the show had ...

This is from the Telegraph August 11th 1955 and now the classic hits station in Brisbane 4BH was one of Brisbane's popular radio stations back in the 50's which among their disc jockeys was Bob ROgers who had been with 4BH since 1950 did the show Platter Chatter at 8pm doing the American Hit Parade and Mood For Love.

This is from the Telegraph August 11th 1956 and now the classic hits station 4BH was one of Brisbane's popula radio stations back in the 50's which among their shows were Young At Heart at 9am, Headline Hits at 9.15am, Personality Parade at 12 Midday and Rainbow Rhythm at 9pm which was compered by Norman Llewelyn.

This is the Autobiography of British music publicist Alan Edwards and in this book he talks about his upbringing in Sussex, being adopted, going on an hippie trail, worked in an laundry, encounting the thriving punk music scene in London, working for the music magazine Sounds which he sold ad space and eventually writing for them as well as reviewing rock and soul bands, formed the Outside Organisation, working with David Bowie, The Spice Girls, The Rolling Stones, Blondie, Amy Winehouse and Prince, encounters with Tony Blair and Bob Marley and many others. It is FANTASTIC and Excellent with impressive and very entertaining stories as well an great read indeed. This is an must for music 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 Sunday Mail August 10th 1958 and 4BK which until 1990 when it became B105 was one of Brisbane's popular radio stations at the time in the 1950's which on this Day 66 years ago the shows on the station were The National Top 40 from 10.30am until 11.30am with Allan Lappan, Rothwell's Melody Hour from 12 until 1pm with Malcolm Searle, Piloting the Pops from 2pm until 2.30pm with Bob Rogers who was with 2UE as well as had worked in Brisbane on 4BH from 1950-57, Theatrergoer from 2.30pm until 3pm with Douglas Stark, Gardams Romantic Matinee from 3pm until 3.30pm with Malcolm Searle and Digest of World Hit Parades with Howard Craven from 5.30pm until 6pm.

This is from the Telegraph August 10th 1964 and 4BC which is now the talk back station as it's the only commercial one here in Brisbane was one of Brisbane's top radio stations at the time back in the 60's which among their disc jockeys was Geoff Atkinson who did the Top 40 Go Show Monday to Friday from 4pm and at that time he hosted the music Teen Beat on QTQ 9 every week.

This is from the Telegraph August 9th 1968 and this is the 4BH Top 40 with Richard Harris at number 1 with the song written by Jimmy Webb MacArthur Park, The Irish Rovers at number 2 with the double sided hit The Orange and the Green/Whiskey On A Sunday, Gary Puckett and the Union Gap at number 3 with the song written by Jerry Fuller who has passed away Lady Willpower and Donovan at number 4 with Hurdy Gurdy Man. Among the Australian and New Zealand acts on the chart that week were The Virgil Brothers including ex Loved Ones member Rob Lovett and Peter Doyle at number 6 with Temptaion Bout' To Get Me, The Iguana at number 15 with California My Way, John (Johnny) Farnham at number 16 with the double sided hit I Don't Want To Love You(cover of the Everly brothers song) and Jamie written by hans Poulsen, John Rowles at number 19 with Hush Not A Word To mary, The Easybeats at number 20 with Land Of Make Believe, Pastoral Symphony at number 24 with Love Machine, the Masters Appre...

This is from the Telegraph August 8th 1967 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 was Graham3 Cherry who later worked @ 4BK and 4KQ was on daily on 4BH at 4pm and Sundays from 8am.

This is from the Telegraph August 7th 1963 and this was the 4BK top 10 with Jan and Dean at number 1 with the song written by Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys and Jan Berry Surf City, Kyo Sakamoto at number 2 with Sukiyaki, Gerry and the Pacemakers at number 3 with the song written by Mitch Murray I Like It, Rob EG at number 4 with 55 Days At Peking, Johnny O'Keefe at number 5 with You'll Never Cherish A Love So True, Del Shannon at number 6 with his version of the Beatles song From Me To You, Elvis Presley at number 7 with Devil In Disguise, The Shadows at number 8 with the song written by Jerry Lordan Atlantis, Bobby Vinton at number 9 with Blue On Blue and Al Martino at number 10 with I Love You Because.

This is from the Sunday Sun August 6th 1972 and until 1992 when it became 4TAB now Radio TAB 4IP was one of Brisbane's very popular radio stations at the time in the 70's which they were based in Ipswich originally was the Ekka 1972 as radio stations back then use to do broadcasts at the Ekka which 4IP was one of them as they gave away free posters as well as entertainment which among the performers were Railroad Gin, Lindy Sommers Movement, 4IP Big Band with Kerri Anne Wright (Kennerley) and disc jockeys Pete Rudder and Geoff Mullins.