This episode is on one of Australia’s pioneer rock n roll bands Johnny Rebb and His Rebels, we take a look at their long lost classic Rock On
Our special guest is the bands piano player and co-founder, John Charter.
As a member of the first Rock n Roll band ever formed in Australia, John Charter has been there from the very beginning and is a true pioneer of music in this country. The first official Aussie rock band was Alan Dale and the House Rockers.
He then helped to form one of the biggest bands in Australia at the time, Johnny Rebb and His Rebels. They appeared regularly on television shows like 6 O'Clock Rock and Bandstand.
They were also the first Australian band to sign with Lee Gordons record label, Leedon
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Awesome Aussie Songs is presented by Josh Ursem and written and produced by Sheldon Kidd.
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