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Former Mondo Rock and Stars drummer JJ Hackett has died in Adelaide

John James (J.J.) Hackett, drummer for Stars from 1978-1979 and then Mondo Rock from 1981-1990, has died at his home in Adelaide.

Tagged as: 80s, Australia, Eric McCusker, James Black, JJ Hackett, Mondo Rock, Paul Christie, pop, rock, Ross Wilson

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Mondo Rock to Reunite Again for Hits Baby Hits Tour

by Paul Cashmere

Mondo Rock will tour again in 2019. Original members Ross Wilson, Eric McCusker, James Black and Paul Christie together with Gil Matthews on drums, has set aside August 2019 for shows in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia.

Tagged as: 90s, Australia, Eric McCusker, Gil Matthews, James Black, Mondo Rock, Paul Christie, pop, rock, Ross Wilson

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Russell Morris Sharkmouth Is The Biggest Australian Album Again

by Paul Cashmere

Aussie rock veteran Russell Morris has the number one Australian artist album on the ARIA chart for the second week in a row.

Tagged as: 10s, 60s, 70s, ARIA, Australia, blues, Chris Wilson, country, Diesel, Fanfare, James Black, Mitch Cairns, Renee Geyer, Robert Rigby, rock, Russell Morris, Sharkmouth

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Miley Cyrus Bangerz Tour. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Miley Cyrus Reveals More Details of Upcoming Album Something Beautiful

Miley Cyrus' upcoming album, 'Something Beautiful', promises "bold aesthetic and visual storytelling".

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Ed Sheeran Says He Is Changing Musical Direction

Ed Sheeran has revealed he is changing direction when it comes to the sound of his music.

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Camila Cabello Reveals Yours, C World Tour Dates

Camila Cabello will perform in Australia for the first time this August as a solo artist.

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Lime Cordiale To Perform With Orchestras Around Australia

Lime Cordiale will embark on the biggest tour production ever when they perform around Australia with orchestra.

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Dua Lipa Gives Nods To AC/DC, Kylie, Natalie Imbruglia and Some Special Aussies Guests At Opening Tour Shows In Melbourne

Dua Lipa has opened her Radical Optimism world tour in Melbourne Australia with five sell-out shows at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena.

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Samantha Fish Had a Bucket List Moment When She Opened For The Rolling Stones in 2024

Blues singer Samantha Fish says her opening slot for The Rolling Stones on the final show of the 2024 Hackey Diamonds tour was a bucket list moment for her.

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