Ian “Molly” Meldrum will always be remembered as the face of the legendary pop music show Countdown, but there was a voice on the program that was just as well known to viewers. Gavin Wood was the off-camera announcer who introduced the show and many of the performers who graced our television screens. On the 50th anniversary of Countdown, Gavin
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Former Australian Crawl drummer Bill McDonough is Colin’s guest on this podcast from A Newsman and His Music (Monday 20 November 2023). Bill is chatting about his book Sons of Beaches. It’s a book about family, fame and tragedy, the story of Australian Crawl’s Bill and Guy McDonough. Founded in 1978, Australian Crawl has sold over two-million records and been
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On Monday (17 September 2018) Colin welcomed ARIA Hall of Fame recipient Marcia Hines OAM to “A Newsman and his Music” for a chat about her career and her latest touring show.
Marcia arrived in Australia as a 16-year-old to join the cast of Harry M Miller’s production of the rock musical “Hair” and she’s still going strong. Details: marciahines.com.au
Built for Speed – 12th February 2016 RADIO BIRDMAN – What gives. (Aus) POND – Elegant design. (Aus) DAPPLED CITIES – Miniature alas. (Aus) THE HUMMINGBIRDS – You just gotta know my mind. (Aus) JORDIE LANE – I think I always thought. (Aus) THE SHINS – Australia MGMT – Congratulations. CALEXICO – Black heart. BLITZEN TRAPPER – Destroyer of the
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