Ross Wilson, multi ARIA Hall of Fame inductee, talks to Craig Francis about growing up in Bayside Hampton and going on to massive success with Daddy Cool, Mondo Rock, and as a solo artist. Ross also discusses performing at Sunbury and his integral role in the early success of Skyhooks, as well as his current tour including performing at the
Read moreHi Everyone, Here is my podcast from my very last ‘Purple Haze’ show on 88.3 Southern FM, which was broadcast on Wednesday 29 April 2020, after 22 years’ service. I’ve re-edited it from what went to air eg. adding in songs re the “Past guests” segment so it better relates to what we were discussing.. The total length of the
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Sadly this will be my last show on 88.3 Southern FM after 22 years of service. We are moving interstate so I hope to continue my community work there. On this last show I have some terrific guests, whom due to the Corona virus, will all be via phone. My guests are : Legendary Aussie musician, singer, song writer, producer,
Read moreMike Rudd has been one of the most enduring musical artists in the Australian music music scene, after bringing over his New Zealand Band ‘Chants R&B‘ to Australia, he then joined Ross Wilson’s famed cult band The Party Machine, then Mike went on to form the band Spectrum who for their first single recorded Australia’s 13th designated greatest song…….ever! (According
Read moreJoin Kerryn Tolhurst & John Bois, two former members of Greg Quill’s Country Radio band, who pay tribute & discuss the life & career of the late Australian country rock pioneer Greg Quill. Greg Quill & Country Radio’s best known songs include: Gypsy Queen & Wintersong which have been recently covered (& many more Greg Quill songs by artists such
Read moreAs part of the Purple Haze Archive Classic Series we present a tribute to the late Gulliver Smith, leader of the Australian cult band Company Caine who sadly died on November 12, 2014. This tribute was first aired in the year 2000 & features special co-host Ian McFarlane, author of the essential Australian rock reference book The Encyclopedia of Australian Rock &
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