John Farnham

Brett Garsed Didn’t Know Who Ozzie and Harriet Was When He Joined Nelson

Australian guitarist Brett Garsed had no idea of the legacy of the Nelson family when he joined Matthew and Gunnar Nelson’s band Nelson in the mid 80s.

Tagged as: 80s, Australia, Brett Garsed, John Farnham, Nelson, Rick Nelson, rock, Whispering Jack

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Songs From The First Countdown 8 November 1974

by Paul Cashmere

The very first Countdown aired in Australia on 8 November 1974, at 6:30pm on a Friday and its original duration was to fit inside a 30 minute slot.

Tagged as: 70s, Australia, Countdown, Ian Meldrum, John Farnham, Molly, pop, Sherbet, Skyhooks

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John Farnham’s Voice To Be Heard For First Time Since 2022 Surgery

by Paul Cashmere

John Farnham will be heard for the first time since his 2022 cancer surgery on the audiobook for his upcoming memoir ‘The Voice Inside’.

Tagged as: 60s, Australia, book, John Farnham, pop, The Voice Inside

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Guitars 4 Veterans Australia Second Tour

Aaron Schembri and Miss Rosie C feature on Second ‘Guitars for Veterans Australia (G4VA) Song

by Paul Cashmere

Melbourne’s finest musicians have gathered for ‘Travellin’ Soldier’, the second single from Guitars For veterans Australia (G4VA) ‘Second Tour’ album.

Tagged as: Aaron Schembri, Australia, blues, Guitar Veterans For Australia, GV4A, John Farnham, Miss Rosie C, rock, Russell Morris

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Australia’s Newest Supergroup The Good Dog Band is Steve Wade, Angus Birchall, Paul Gildea and Paul Cartwright

by Paul Cashmere

Australia has a new supergroup. The Good Dog Band are Steve Wade, Angus Birchall, Paul Gildea and Paul Cartwright and the first gig is locked in.

Tagged as: Angus Birchall, Australia, Brian Cadd, Icehouse, John Farnham, Paul Cartwright, Paul Gildea, pop, rock, Steve Wade

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Historic 1999 Tour of Duty Concert Featuring John Farnham, Kylie Minogue and The Living End To Be Released For ANZAC Day

by Paul Cashmere

John Farnham said shortly after arriving in Dili: “I’ll never be able to explain to my family and friends how I felt being transported in a green truck accompanied by a soldier brandishing arms, and looking at children and women on the streets in what’s been a horrendous situation.”

Tagged as: 90s, ARCA, Australia, Desk Top Series, Dili All Stars, Doc Neeson, John Farnham, Kylie Minogue, rock, The Living End, Tour of Duty

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John Farnham To Publish His Official Memoir

by Paul Cashmere

Following the success of the ‘John Farnham: Finding the Voice’ biopic, John will publish his official memoir in October.

Tagged as: Australia, book, contemporary, Hachette, John Farnham, pop, The Voice Inside

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John Farnham Family Release First Photo of John Since Surgery

by Paul Cashmere

John Farnham’s son James has posted a family photo from Christmas showing John at Christmas lunch surrounded by his family.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, Australia, James Farnham, John Farnham, pop

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John Farnham Management Confirm No Payment Was Made For Use of ‘You’re The Voice’ For The YES Campaign

by Paul Cashmere

Contrary to suggestions by Nine Media, John Farnham has not charged the Yes campaign for the licensing of his classic ‘You’re The Voice’ for the upcoming referendum.

Tagged as: 80s, Australia, Australian referendum, John Farnham, pop, Yes Campaign, You're The Voice

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John Farnham Speaks Up For The Voice Sharing You’re The Voice For First Nations

by Paul Cashmere

John Farnham has given permission for First Nations to use his classic ‘You’re The Voice’ in support of the Yes campaign.

Tagged as: 80s, Australia, Australian referendum, John Farnham, pop, Yes Campaign, You're The Voice

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John Farnham Is Having A Pizza Today

by Paul Cashmere

John Farnham is having a pizza today. Normally that would be underwhelming news for anyone else but for John it is a major accomplishment as he marks the one year anniversary of when he undertook a 12 hour operation for the removal of a cancerous tumour.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Australia, contemporary, John Farnham, pop

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John Farnham Finding The Voice Scores 866,000 Viewers For the Seven Network

by Paul Cashmere

The television premiere of ‘John Farnham: Finding The Voice’ has pulled in 866,000 for the Seven Network across the five city metro spread of Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.

Tagged as: Australia, Finding the Voice, John Farnham, music industry, pop, Seven Network

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Burning Grace ‘Let Me Go’ Features John Farnham Band Members

by Paul Cashmere

The new song from Burning Grace titled ‘Let Me Go’ features some special guests with guitarist Brett Garsed and bass player Craig Newman from the John Farnham Band as well as drummer Gerry Pantazis who has worked with Tommy Emmanuel and Olivia Newton-John and who will be performed with Russell Morris on his upcoming orchestra shows.

Tagged as: 20s, Australia, Brett Garsed, Burning Grace, Craig Newman, Gerry Pantazis, Hannah Frances, John Farnham, Let Me Go, Olivia Newton-John, pop, Russell Morris, Tommy Emmanuel

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Rolling Thunder Vietnam Tour Is Dedicated To Stuart Fraser

by Paul Cashmere

The latest instalment of the Rolling Thunder Vietnam tour is being dedicated to Noiseworks/John Farnham guitarist Stuart ‘Chet’ Fraser.

Tagged as: 60s, Australia, Chong Lim, John Farnham, Noiseworks, rock, Rolling Thunder Vietnam, Stuart Fraser, theatre

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John Farnham performs at One Electric Day Werribee Park. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

John Farnham Biopic ‘Finding The Voice’ Reveals John’s Struggle With Fame

by Paul Cashmere

Fans see the fame and fortune but rarely have insight into the stars they admire. ‘John Farnham: Finding the Voice’ reveals the real struggle John Farnham has had over his long career. We see the highs we know but the documentary also goes into great details about the lows and pitfalls that Farnham had to overcome.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, Australia, Finding the Voice, John Farnham, movie, pop

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Statement from the Farnham Family on Health of John Farnham

by Paul Cashmere

This is the latest update from the Farnham family on the status of the health of John Farnham. Noise11 is republishing the complete announcement unedited.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, Australia, Finding the Voice, John Farnham, pop

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The Smashing Pumpkins photo by Ros O'Gorman

The Smashing Pumpkins Cover John Farnham and AC/DC At Sydney Show

by Paul Cashmere

The Smashing Pumpkins Cover John Farnham and AC/DC At Sydney Show

Tagged as: AC/DC, alternative, Australia, John Farnham, live music, metal, rock, Smashing Pumpkins, The World Is A Vampire, USA

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John Farnham Finding The Voice Trailer Premieres and Soundtrack Album Is Also Coming

by Paul Cashmere

A trailer for the upcoming document ‘John Farnham: Finding The Voice’ by Poppy Stockell has premiered as well as a opening date for May 18, 2023.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Australia, contemporary, Finding the Voice, John Farnham, pop

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Update on the Health of John Farnham

by Noise11.com

The family of John Farnham have issued the following update on John’s health. Noise11 is republishing the entire statement unedited for your information.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Australia, John Farnham, pop

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‘You’re The Voice’ Co-Writer Keith Reid of Procol Harum Dead At Age 76

by Paul Cashmere

Keith Reid, a founding member of Procol Harum and lyricist for the band and co-writer of John Farnham’s ‘You’re The Voice’, has died at age 76.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, John Farnham, Keith Reid, Procol Harum, rock, UK, You're The Voice

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National Film and Sound Archives Discovers 1972 John Farnham Performance

by Paul Cashmere

Australia’s National Film and Sound Archives has added a restored video of a 1972 performance by John Farnham doing Stevie Wonder’s ‘For Once In My Life’ on Happening ’72.

Tagged as: 70s, Australia, Happening 72, Jeff Phillips, John Farnham, National Film and Sound Archives, NFSA, pop

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John Farnham Thanks Robbie Williams For The Tribute At The AFL Grand Final

by Paul Cashmere

The family of John Farnham has issued a statement to say how much John appreciated the Robbie Williams tribute at the Grand Final on Saturday and how much he enjoyed watch Robbie perform ‘You’re The Voice’.

Tagged as: 80s, AFL, Australia, Grand Final, John Farnham, pop, Robbie Williams, rock, You're The Voice

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Robbie Williams Dedicates Songs To Shane Warne and John Farnham At AFL Grand Final

by Paul Cashmere

Robbie Williams performed at the ALF Grand Final pre-match with one for Shane Warne and another for John Farnham.

Tagged as: 00s, 90s, AFLA Grand Final, Australia, Delta Goodrem, John Farnham, pop, Robbie Williams, Shane Warne

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Update on the Health of John Farnham 22 September 2022

by Paul Cashmere

The family of John Farnham has issued a further update on John’s health.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, Australia, John Farnham, pop

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Update on the Health of John Farnham

by Paul Cashmere

The family of John Farnham has issued another update on the condition of John.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, Australia, contemporary, Jill Farnham, John Farnham, pop

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The Farnham Family celebrating Jill & John's 45th wedding anniversary in 2018 Jill, James, Rob and John Farnham

Update On The Condition of John Farnham Following Cancer Operation

by Paul Cashmere

Jill Farnham, wife of Australian music icon John Farnham, has updated fans on the condition of her husband after his surgery for cancer on Monday.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, Australia, contemporary, Jill Farnham, John Farnham, pop

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John Farnham Admitted To Hospital For Cancer Treatment

by Paul Cashmere

Australian music legend John Farnham has been diagnosed with cancer and has been admitted to hospital in Melbourne for treatment.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, Australia, contemporary, John Farnham, pop

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Glenn Wheatley Farewelled In Private Family Service

by Paul Cashmere

Music legend Glenn Wheatley was farewelled with a private service held for his immediate family on Monday. There are currently no plans for an industry send-off at this stage but it may happen in the future.

Tagged as: Australia, Delta Goodrem, Glenn Wheatley, John Farnham, Little River Band, music industry

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Watch An American Dude Nick Wilson Listening To Jimmy Barnes and John Farnham For The First Time

by Paul Cashmere

Every Australian needs to check out this Nick Wilson dude from America listening to Jimmy Barnes and John Farnham for the very first time.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Australia, Jimmy Barnes, John Farnham, Nick Wilson, rock, soul

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Lisa Edwards Excavates Back To The 90s For Unused Randy Goodrum Song ‘I’m Still The Woman’

by Paul Cashmere

Lisa Edwards went way back to the early 90s to choose the song that was to become the title track of her new album ‘I’m Still The Woman’. The song was written for her by Grammy Award winning songwriter Randy Goodrum.

Tagged as: 90s, Ambition, Australia, contemporary, I'm Still The Woman, John Farnham, Lisa Edwards, pop, Randy Goodrum, Robert Rigby

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