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20/12/2024

Wishing a merry heavy Xmas to all of you lovely listeners ❤️
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20/12/2024

TFIF! Freya's Day! The last breakfast show for the year!

Born on this day

1948 Stevie Wright, Australian singer, songwriter, and musician. Called Australia's first international pop star, he is best known for being the lead singer of the Easybeats, who are widely regarded as the greatest Australian pop band of the 1960s.

1955 Guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Ed Kuepper was born in Bremen, West Germany. He was co-founder of the band who put out one of Australia’s most significant and groundbreaking albums, The Saints, then later the Laughing Clowns.

1957 English singer-songwriter and left-wing activist Billy Bragg. He wrote 'New England' the 1985 hit for Kirsty MacColl, and has released over 10 albums.

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1969 After scoring a pair of number two singles in 1963 with "Puff the Magic Dragon" and "Blowin' in the Wind", Peter, Paul And Mary attain their first and only US No.1 hit with the John Denver written "Leaving On A Jet Plane". The song reached No.2 in the UK.

1969 The Rolling Stones went to No.1 on the UK album chart with their 10th release Let It Bleed featuring 'Midnight Rambler', and 'You Can't Always Get What You Want.' It was the last studio album by the band to feature Brian Jones (who had died on July 3rd), as well as the first to feature guitarist Mick Taylor.

1970 The Neil Diamond single “Cracklin’ Rosie” was at its peak of No.3 on the UK Singles Chart.

1974 Former James Gang and Barnstorm guitarist Joe Walsh officially replaced Bernie Leadon in the Eagles after producer Bill Szymczyk had recommended Walsh to The Eagles.

1986 The Bangles started a four-week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Walk Like An Egyptian'.

1986 The Housemartins were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with their version of The Isley Brothers 'Caravan Of Love.' It was only the second a ca****la song to be a No.1 hit after 'Only You' by the Flying Pickets.

19/12/2024

Thor's Day! Let's bring the hammer down!

Born on this day

1918 Professor Longhair, New Orleans blues singer and pianist who influenced Fat's Domino, Allen Toussaint and Dr John. Longhair died of a heart attack on 30th Jan 1980.

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1955 Carl Perkins records "Blue Suede Shoes", a song that he wrote after seeing a young man get angry at his date for scuffing his shoes. It number 2 on the Billboard Charts and stayed there for seventeen weeks.

1958 Conway Twitty was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'It's Only Make Believe'. The song became the first to reach the UK Top 10 in four different years by different artists: Billy Fury (1964), Glen Campbell (1970) and Child (1978).

1964 The Supremes scored their third US No.1 single of the year when 'Come See About Me', went to the top of the charts. It made No.27 on the UK chart.

1970 Elton John's first US hit, ‘Your Song’ entered the Billboard Hot 100, where it went on to reach No.8.

1976 The Heart single “Dreamboat Annie” debuted on the US Billboard Hot 100 at No.82. The title track from their debut LP of the same name, written by Ann and Nancy Wilson, was the third single from the album.

1983 The Slade single “Cum on Feel the Noize” re-entered the UK Singles Chart at No.98. Originally released in 1973, ten years later in December 1983, the song was re-issued by Polydor in the UK as both 7" and 12" singles.

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1991 Joe Cole, an American roadie for Black Flag and Rollins Band, was shot and killed in an armed robbery. Cole is remembered in the Sonic Youth songs ‘JC’ and ‘100%’ on their album Dirty.

The Specials lead singer Terry Hall passed away on this day in 2022, aged just 63. Terry Hall was the face of the 2 Tone and ska revival legends since 1977, and continued to front the Specials until his unexpected passing.

18/12/2024

Hump day!

Born on this day

1943 Keith Richards, 'The Human Riff', guitarist, singer, songwriter and founding member of The Rolling Stones who have had over 35 Top 40 singles and albums.

1950 American-born Australian singer-songwriter and producer Ross Ryan was born in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. His signature tune, "I Am Pegasus", was released in 1973, and peaked at No.2 on the Australian Singles Chart. Its parent album, “My Name Means Horse”, reached No.3 on the Australian Album chart. Ryan’s family moved to Mount Manypeaks near Albany, Western Australia when he was just eight years old. He attended Albany Senior High School, where he took the lead in The Music Man; and he produced a radio program, High School Half Hour, for the local station 6VA.

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1961 The Tokens started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight'; it reached No.11 in the UK. REM included a live version of the song on the 1993 'Sidewinder Sleeps Tonight' single.

1971 T. Rex scored their first No.1 album with their sixth release 'Electric Warrior'. The album contained two of T. Rex's most popular songs, 'Get It On' and 'Jeepster.'

1971 Sly And The Family Stone had the number one album on the Billboard chart with "There's A Riot Goin' On". The lead single, "Family Affair" reached No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on December 4th, and stayed there for three weeks.

1978 The Alice Cooper single “How You Gonna See Me Now” debuted on the UK Singles Chart at No.61. From the album “From the Inside”, which was a concept album about Alice’s time in a New York asylum due to alcoholism.

1982 The Madness single “Our House” was at its peak of No.5 on the UK Singles Chart.

1983 The Paul Young single “Love of the Common People” was at its peak of No.2 on the UK Singles Chart.

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2000 UK singer, songwriter Kirsty MacColl was killed in a boating accident off the coast of Mexico when a speedboat hit her. MacColl was aged 41.

17/12/2024

Nose to the grindstone folks, we can get through this!

Born on this day

1937 Art Neville, vocals, piano, The Neville Brothers, who had the 1989 UK hit 'With God On Our Side'. Art was a founding member of The Meters, whose musical style represents New Orleans funk.

1961 Sarah Dallin, English singer/songwriter and a founding member of the pop group Bananarama. Bananarama have sold over 30 million records and entered the Guinness Book of World Records for achieving most UK chart entries by an all-female group, a record they still hold.

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1955 Tennessee Ernie Ford's version of "Sixteen Tons" is number one on both the Billboard Pop and Best Sellers charts. It will top the lists in the UK for four weeks next January and February. The song was first recorded in 1946 by its writer, American Country singer Merle Travis.

1966 The Four Tops' "Standing in the Shadows of Love" enters the Billboard Hot 100 at No.62. During a ten week stay, the record will peak at No.6. It also reach No.2 on the R&B chart.

1971 David Bowie released his fourth album Hunky Dory, which was the first to feature all the members of the band that would become known the following year as Ziggy Stardust's Spiders From Mars. Bowie himself considered the album to be one of the most important in his career.

1972 The Lou Reed LP “Transformer” debuted on the US Billboard 200 Albums Chart at No.182. Lou Reed’s second solo studio album was produced by David Bowie and Mick Ronson, and is more than just his most successful single, "Walk on the Wild Side".

1973 Slade were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Merry Xmas Everybody' their sixth chart topper. It has been released during every decade since 1973, and has been covered by numerous artists.

1984 The Dynamic Hepnotics single “Soul Kind Of Feeling” peaked on the Australian charts at No.5. The Dynamic Hepnotics were an Australian soul, blues and funk band who formed in Sydney in 1979 and disbanded in 1986.

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2010 Captain Beefheart died aged 69 from complications from multiple sclerosis. The American musician, singer-songwriter, artist and poet born Don Glen Vliet in Glendale, California recorded 13 studio albums.

16/12/2024

Monday, can't stand that day...

Born on this day

1949 Billy Gibbons, American musician, singer, songwriter, producer, and actor. Moving Sidewalks (who opened for Jimi Hendrix on his first US tour). Gibbons formed ZZ Top in late 1969 and released ZZ Top's first album in 1971. He was ranked at number 32 on the 2011 Rolling Stone list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.

1955 Bass player Paul Simonon was born in Croydon, England. Best known as the bass player for The Clash, also a member of the Gorillaz.

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1966 The first Jimi Hendrix Experience single 'Hey Joe', was released in the UK on Polydor records, the track had been rejected by the Decca label. It went on to be a No.6 hit in the UK, but failed to chart in America.

1970 Five singles and five albums by Credence Clearwater Revival were certified gold in the US. The singles were: ‘Down on the Corner’, ‘Lookin out My Back Door’, ‘Travelin' Band’, ‘Bad Moon Rising’ and ‘Up around the Bend’. The LPs were ‘Cosmo's Factory’, ‘Willy and the Poor Boys’, ‘Green River’, ‘Bayou Country’ and ‘Credence Clearwater Revival’.

1972 Billy Paul started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Me and Mrs Jones', a No.12 hit in the UK. The song describes an extramarital affair between a man and his lover.

1980 The single “Time Warp”, fropm the soundtrack to The Rocky Horror Picture Show, peaked at No.3 on the Australian charts.

1989 Billy Joel went to No.1 on the US album chart with his 11th studio release 'Storm Front'. The album featured one of Joel's three No.1 hits, 'We Didn't Start the Fire', plus 'I Go to Extremes', and 'Leningrad'.

1993 MTV aired Nirvana's 'Unplugged' session for the first time. The album featured an acoustic performance taped at Sony Music Studios in New York City on November 18, 1993. Unlike many artists who appeared on the show, Nirvana filmed its entire performance in a single take with the band's fourteen-song setlist included six cover versions.

2001 Robbie Williams and Nicole Kidman started a three-week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with their version of the Frank and Nancy Sinatra 1967 No.1 hit 'Somethin' Stupid'.

13/12/2024

13/12/2024

TFIF!!!! Woohoo! Made it, again!

Born on this day

1949 American singer, songwriter and guitarist Tom Verlaine from Television. The group's debut album, Marquee Moon, is often considered one of the defining releases of the punk era.

1975 Tom Delonge, American musician, co-founder, co-lead vocalist, and guitarist of the rock band Blink-182.

1981 Amy Lynn Lee, singer with American rock band Evanescence who had the 2003 UK No.1 & US No.5 single ‘Bring Me To Life’, and the 2003 UK No.1 & US No.3 album Fallen.

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1962 Elvis Presley was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Return To Sender', his 13th UK No.1. Elvis performed 'Return To Sender' in the film Girls! Girls! Girls!.

1966 Jimi Hendrix records "Foxy Lady" at CBS Studios in London, England. It would be released with that spelling on the album "Are You Experienced" next May 12th, but when it was issued as a single the following December, it was spelled "Foxey Lady". As with most of Hendrix's singles, it did not perform especially well, stalling at No.67 on the Hot 100.

1976 Three days after its release, "Wings Over America", the triple, live album by Paul McCartney And Wings, goes Gold. One week later, it would go Platinum. It peaked at No.8 on the UK Official Albums Chart and reached No.1 on the Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart.

1976 The Ted Mulry Gang single “Jamaica Rum” debuted on the Australian charts at No.79. The song from the “Steppin’ Out” LP was written by Ted Mulry and TMG co-founder and guitarist Les Hall.

1986 Bruce Hornsby & The Range went to No.1 on the US singles chart, with 'The Way It Is', a No.15 hit in the UK. Written by Bruce Hornsby and his brother John Hornsby, it made explicit reference to the American Civil Rights Movement. The song was heavily sampled by Tupac Shakur in his song, 'Changes' from 1998.

1987 The George Michael single “Faith” went to No.1 on the US Billboard charts. “Faith” stayed at No.1 in the US for four weeks, but stayed in the Top 40 for 15 weeks, going on to become the No.1 single of the year in the US in 1988. The song from the LP of the same name also went to No.1 in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and made Top 5 in the UK.

12/12/2024

Hump day, where the pay off for Grind day kicks in...

Born on this day

1915 Frank Sinatra American singer, actor and producer, who was one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century. He was the first singer to encounter 'pop hysteria'.

1940 Dionne Warwick, US singer, (1964 UK No.9 single 'Walk On By', 1974 US No.1 & UK No.29 single 'Then Came You', plus over 25 US Top 40 hits).

1943 Dicky Betts, American guitarist, singer, songwriter in The Allman Brothers Band. Betts is recognized as one of the greatest rock guitar players of all time, with one of rock’s finest guitar partnerships with Duane Allman, introducing melodic twin guitar harmony technique.

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1963 The Beatles were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with I Want to Hold Your Hand the group's third No.1 (and first American No.1) and this year's UK Christmas No.1.

1970 Smokey Robinson and the Miracles started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Tears Of A Clown'. It was the group's 26th Top 40 hit and first No.1.

1974 Mick Taylor quit The Rolling Stones 5½ years after replacing Brian Jones as lead guitarist, Saying that he felt that now was the time to move on and do something new. Former Faces member Ron Wood would be named to take his place.

1981 The Human League had their only UK No.1 single with 'Don't You Want Me.' The biggest seller of 1981 and Virgin Records first No.1 UK single.

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1985 Scottish keyboard player Ian Stewart died of a heart attack in his doctor's Harley Street waiting room. Co-founder of The Rolling Stones (Stewart was the first to respond to Brian Jones's advertisement in Jazz News seeking musicians to form a rhythm & blues group). Stewart was dismissed from the line-up by the band's manager, Andrew Loog Oldham, in May 1963 but remained as road manager and piano player. He played on all The Rolling Stones albums between 1964 and 1983. Also played piano on Led Zeppelin's ‘Rock and Roll’ and ‘Boogie With Stu’ from Physical Graffiti.

2020 American singer, guitarist, and professional baseball player Charley Pride died age 86. In the early to mid-70s, he was the best-selling performer for RCA Records since Elvis Presley.

10/12/2024

Grind day once again...the thick molasses of time, this is the day you really feel it.

Born on this day

1965 Joseph Mascis, better known as J Mascis, is an American musician who is the singer, guitarist and main songwriter for the alternative rock band Dinosaur Jr.

1972 Brian Molko, British-American musician who is the lead vocalist, guitarist, and lyricist of the band Placebo. He is known for his androgynous appearance and aggressive guitar style and tunings.

1974 Meg White, American musician who achieved international fame as the drummer of the rock duo the White Stripes. She formed the White Stripes with then-husband Jack White in 1997.

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1966 The Beach Boys went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Good Vibrations', the group's third US No.1.

1973 The CBGB & OMFUG Club (Country, BlueGrass, and Blues & Other Music For Uplifting Gourmandizers), opened in the Bowery, on the lower eastside of New York City. Founded by Hilly Kristal, it became a forum for American punk and New Wave bands such as Blondie, Television, Patti Smith and the Ramones.

1976 Capitol Records releases the triple, live album "Wings over America". The LP includes "My Love", "Silly Love Songs", "Maybe I'm Amazed", & "Band On The Run".

2007 Led Zeppelin played their first concert in 19 years, at London's 02 Arena as part of the Ahmet Ertegun Tribute Concert. Jimmy Page, Robert Plant and John Paul Jones were joined on stage by Jason Bonham, the son of their late drummer John Bonham and performed 16 songs including two encores.

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1967 American soul singer, songwriter Otis Redding was killed in a plane crash, aged 26. The plane crashed at 3.28.pm into icy waters of Lake Monoma near Madison.

1999 Rick Danko died at his home near Woodstock, New York. The Canadian guitarist and singer joined The Hawks in 1963 who went on to work as Bob Dylan's backing band, known simply as "The Band".

2021 American musician, songwriter, actor, and producer, Mike Nesmith died from heart failure at his home in Carmel Valley, California age 78. He was best known as a member of the pop rock band the Monkees and co-star of the TV series The Monkees (1966–1968).

09/12/2024

Monday, Monday, what can we say? Go away! If only it would listen...sigh...oh well...

Born on this day

1950 British singer-songwriter and guitarist Joan Armatrading, who scored the 1983 UK No.11 single 'Drop The Pilot'. She also received an Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Contemporary Song Collection in 1996.

1968 American guitarist, singer and songwriter Brian Bell, Weezer, 1995 UK No.12 single, 'Buddy Holly'. Bell also fronts the rock band The Relationship, and was previously the lead vocalist and guitarist of the indie rock band Space Twins.

1971 English music producer, composer, and DJ, Geoff Barrow. He is a member of the bands Portishead, Beak, and Quakers, and he has scored several films. Barrow and Portishead became major figures in the Bristol underground scene, which gave rise to many artists with whom Barrow came to work in different capacities.

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1966 Supergroup Cream released their debut studio album Fresh Cream in the UK. The three piece of Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker also released their second single 'I Feel Free' on the same day.

1972 Neil Diamond released the live double album Hot August Night, from a concert on August 24, 1972, which was one of ten sold out concerts that Diamond performed that month at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. The album peaked at No.5 on the US chart and spent 29 weeks at No.1 on the Australian chart.

1972 Helen Reddy became Australia's first female artist to have a number one record on the US chart when "I Am Woman" reached the top of the Billboard hit parade. The Women's Liberation Movement would adopt the song as their unofficial anthem. Reddy would achieve two more US number one singles over the next couple of years with "Delta Dawn" and "Angie Baby".

1978 Chic started a seven week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Le Freak.'

1985 The GANGgajang single “Sounds of Then” debuted on the Australian charts.

1989 Billy Joel started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'We Didn't Start The Fire'. Its lyrics are made up from rapid-fire brief allusions to over a hundred headline events between 1949 and 1989, when the song was released on his album Storm Front.

06/12/2024

Getting excited for a ripper night at the King River Tavern tomorrow night with local stars Packhoarse, Section Attack and more 😜😜😜
Tune in tonight from 7- 9pm for a little taste plus more new and old stuff in the heavy scene ⚡️⚡️⚡️
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04/12/2024

Hump Day, we turn for home...

Born on this day

1944 American musician Chris Hillman, who with The Byrds had the 1965 UK & US No.1 single 'Mr Tambourine Man'. He was also a member of Flying Burrito Brothers, and The Souther, Hillman, Furay Band. Hillman was a key figure in the development of country rock.

1944 American musician, singer, and songwriter Dennis Wilson who co-founded The Beach Boys. He is best remembered as their drummer and as the middle brother of bandmates Brian and Carl Wilson.

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1960 The Crickets released the single 'I Fought the Law' on Coral Records. Written by Sonny Curtis of the Crickets, the Bobby Fuller Four took it to the top-ten in 1966 and was also recorded by The Clash in 1979 after Joe Strummer and guitarist Mick Jones heard the song on a jukebox in San Francisco.

1965 The Byrds started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Turn! Turn! Turn!' the group's second No.1. A No.26 hit in the UK.

1971 Don McLean's "American Pie" enters Billboard's Hot 100 at No.69. The eight and a half minute song will eventually sell over three million copies and become one of the most discussed, dissected and debated songs in popular music.

1971 The Montreux Casino in Switzerland burnt to the ground during a gig by Frank Zappa. The incident is immortalized by Deep Purple's 'Smoke On The Water'.

1971 Led Zeppelin started a two-week run at No.1 on the UK chart with the Four Symbols album, otherwise known as Led Zeppelin IV. The album stayed on the US chart for nearly five years, selling over 23 million copies in the US alone.

1982 The Jam were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Beat Surrender', the group's fourth UK No.1 and final single. They split in 1983 and leader Paul Weller later formed the Style Council before launching a solo career.

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1993 Multi-instrumentalist, producer and composer, Frank Zappa died of prostate cancer. Zappa recorded many albums with The Mothers Of Invention as well a solo recordings including the 1969 album 'Hot Rats' and 1974 album 'Apostrophe'. Zappa recorded one of the first concept albums, 'Freak Out' released in 1966.

03/12/2024

Grind day, when it feels like the wheel is grinding you!

Born on this day

1948 Ozzy Osbourne (John Michael Osbourne), singer with English rock band Black Sabbath and succesful solo career.

1949 American rock singer Mickey Thomas, best known as one of the lead vocalists of Jefferson Starship and Starship, (1987 UK & US No.1 single 'Nothing's Gonna Stop Us'). Thomas also worked with the Elvin Bishop Group.

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1956 Guy Mitchell was at No.1 on the US singles chart with his version of 'Singing The Blues', which spent nine weeks at the top of the charts. Two other charting versions of the song were released almost simultaneously with Mitchell's, one by UK singer Tommy Steele (with the Steelmen) and the other by US country singer Marty Robbins.

1964 The Rolling Stones had their second UK No.1 single with their version of 'Little Red Rooster'. The Stones had recorded the song at Chess Studios in Chicago, the same studios where Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters and Little Walter had recorded their blues classics.

1965 The Who released their debut studio album My Generation in the UK. In the United States, it was released by Decca Records as The Who Sings My Generation in April 1966, with a different cover and a slightly altered track listing.

1965 The Beatles sixth studio album Rubber Soul was released. Often referred to as a folk rock album, Rubber Soul incorporates a mix of pop, soul and folk musical styles.

1972 The Uriah Heep LP “The Magician’s Birthday” debuted on the US Billboard 200 Albums Chart at No.140, and the UK Albums Chart at No.28.

1979 The Motels LP “Motels” debuted on the US Billboard 200 Albums Chart at No.181, peaked at No.4 in New Zealand and No.13 in Australia.

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2015 American musician and singer-songwriter Scott Weiland died aged 48. He was found in cardiac arrest on his tour bus in Bloomington, Minnesota, He was 48 years old. Weiland was best known as the lead singer for Stone Temple Pilots from 1986 to 2013, as well as Velvet Revolver from 2003 to 2008.

02/12/2024

Monday...yet again

Born on this day

1941 Tom McGuinness, guitar, vocals, Manfred Mann, who had the 1964 UK & US No.1 single 'Do Wah Diddy Diddy'. As a member of McGuinness Flint had the 1970 UK No.2 single 'When I'm Dead And Gone'. McGuinness later became a member of The Blues Band.

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1966 David Bowie released 'Rubber Band', his first single on the Deram label. It was part of a three-track audition tape Bowie's new manager Kenneth Pitt used to persuade the label to sign him.

1967 Finally allowed to play instruments on their recordings, The Monkees scored their third US number one single with "Daydream Believer", all while their album, "Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn and Jones Ltd" went to number one in the US and was certified Gold.

1972 The Temptations' version of "Papa Was A Rolling Stone" gave the Motown group their fourth US number one song.

1976 The first day of the photo shoot for the forthcoming Pink Floyd Animals album cover took place at Battersea Power Station in London, England with a giant inflatable pig lashed between two of the structure's tall towers.

1978 Rod Stewart was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Da Ya Think I'm S*xy', the singers fifth UK chart topper.

1985 GANGgajang’s self-titled debut LP debuted on the Australian charts, it peaked at a modest No.27 and produced one of the quintessential Australian songs of all time, “Sounds of Then (This is Australia)”.

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2008 American singer, actress, guitarist, songwriter, and a civil and human rights activist Odetta died of heart disease age 77. She influenced many of the key figures of the folk-revival of that time, including Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Mavis Staples, and Janis Joplin.

2019 Mental as Anything keyboard player, singer, and songwriter Andrew “Greedy” Smith passed away. Greedy was a much-loved, larger-than-life personality in Australian music who wrote many of the Mental’s hit songs including "Live It Up" which peaked at No.2 on the Australian singles chart. He also had a solo music career, worked with other bands, and was an artist and sometime TV host.

30/11/2024

Nearly time for the best local music show, this week Sam is flying solo as Scottie is under the weather, get well soon Scottie!

29/11/2024

TFIF! Finally! Getting tougher to hang in there for the weekend!

Born on this day

1933 John Mayall, 'father of the UK blues movement', his Bluesbreakers Band has featured Eric Clapton, Mick Taylor, Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Jack Bruce, Peter Green and Jimmy McCulloch.

1956 Australian singer, songwriter, musician and producer Chris Bailey. He was the co-founder and singer of rock band the Saints. Their debut single '(I'm) Stranded' (1976) has been cited as "one of the iconic singles of the era", and pre-dated debuts by contemporary punk acts such as the S*x Pistols, Buzzcocks and The Clash.

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1969 The Beatles went to No.1 on the US singles chart with their twenty-sixth release in the United States.'Come Together / Something', which became the group's 18th US No.1.

1969 Blood, Sweat And Tears see a third single, "And When I Die", peak at number two on the Billboard Hot 100. Their singles "You've Made Me So Very Happy" and "Spinning Wheel" also topped out at the second spot earlier in the year.

1975 Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" hits No.1 in the UK where it would stay for a record nine weeks. In America, the tune reached No.9 in 1976, but would gain a new peak of No.2 after appearing in the 1992 film Wayne's World.

1980 The Jam released the LP “Sound Affects”. It’s the only Jam album to be co-produced by the band themselves, and the one that Paul Weller has said he thinks is the Jam’s best album. The album features the group's second UK No.1 single, "Start!", and spent 19 weeks on the UK Albums Chart, rising to No.2 in late 1980.

1980 Adam and the Ants released the single “Antmusic”. The song from the album “Kings of the Wild Frontier” by the band fronted by the charismatic, face-painted new wave icon Adam Ant, went to No.1 in Australia, spending five weeks on top of the charts.

1983 The Pseudo Echo single “Listening” debuted on the Australian charts.

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2001 Beatles guitarist George Harrison died in Los Angeles, aged 58. Following the breakup of The Beatles Harrison had a successful career as a solo artist and later as part of the Traveling Wilburys.