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R.I.P. Dick Diamonde of The Easybeats

by Paul Cashmere

Dick Diamonde (born Dingeman van der Sluijs), founding member and bass player of Australia’s legendary rock band The Easybeats, has died at age 76.

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Nick of Time by Nick Hampton

Record Exec Nick Hampton Publishes His Autobiography

by Paul Cashmere

Former EMI Record executive Nick Hampton has published his life story with ‘Nick of Time: My Life and Career All on the Record’.

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Screaming Jets

The Screaming Jets Cover Australian Rock Classics For Gotcha Covered

by Paul Cashmere

The Screaming Jets have curated a tasty list of Australian rock classics for the album ‘Gotcha Covered’.

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Glass Candy

US Electronica Duo Sued Over Vanda and Young’s ‘Love Is In The Air’

by Paul Cashmere

The publisher behind ‘Love Is In The Air’ is suing US songwriters John Padgett and Lori Monahan over the alleged use of the song in an Air France television commercial.

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EasyFever with Tim, Chris, Phil, Tex and Kram at the Forum Theatre Melbourne. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

All Star EasyFever Supergroup Keeps The Easybeats Alive

by Paul Cashmere

When promoter Marc Christowski put together an Australian supergroup to honour the music of Vanda & Young and The Easybeats he went top shelf.

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Daniel Johns Fronts Boom Tish For Easybeats Tribute

by Paul Cashmere

Former Silverchair frontman Daniel Johns has assembled his Vivid Live band as Boom Tish for an Easybeats tribute ‘Hello How Are You’.

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George Young

R.I.P. George Young of The Easybeats Flash & The Fan and AC/DC Producer (1946-2017)

by Paul Cashmere

George Young, a co-founder for the legendary rock band The Easybeats, Flash & The Pan and co-producer of the early AC/DC albums, has died at age 70.

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Kram and Glenn Hughes Guest At Noise11 iHeartRadio This Week

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Kram talks all things Easybeats, Glenn Hughes tells the stories of Deep Purple Mk II this week at iHeartRadio music news powered by Noise11.com.

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The Living End. Photo by Ros O'Gorman.

Chris Cheney Talks Easybeats John Brewster Talks Angels This Week At Noise11 iHeartRadio

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With the upcoming EasyFever shows across Australia The Living End’s Chris Cheney joins Noise11 to talk about the influence The Easybeats had on his band.

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The EasyFever tour

Australian Rock Royalty To Honour The EasyBeats With EasyFever Tour

by Noise11.com

Empire Touring have gathered Australia’s finest rock stars to honour the music of Stevie Wright and The Easybeats for the EasyFever tour.

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The Easybeats Telemovie Is In The Works

by Paul Cashmere

The ABC has started work on a two-part telemovie about The Easybeats.

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Stevie Wright performs at the Moser Room South Yarra on 5 August 2004. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Today Marks First Anniversary of The Death of Stevie Wright

by Paul Cashmere

Australian music legend Stevie Wright died 12 months ago today.

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Stevie Wright performs at the Moser Room South Yarra on 5 August 2004. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Stevie Wright Funeral Details, Fans Are Welcome To Attend

by Paul Cashmere

The Stevie Wright farewell will take place at Sydney’s St Andrews Cathedral on January 8.

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Stevie Wright performs at the Moser Room South Yarra on 5 August 2004. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Stevie Wright Memorial Planned For Sydney On January 8 2016

by Paul Cashmere

The funeral for Stevie Wright will be a public affair to be held in Sydney on January 8, 2016.

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Stevie Wright at the Moser Room South Yarra for the Launch of the Book, Hard Road on 5 August 2004. Photo by Ros O'Gorman, noise11

R.I.P. Easybeats Legend Stevie Wright 1947-2015

by Paul Cashmere

Stevie Wright, the lead singer of legendary Australian band The Easybeats, has died at age 68.

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Albert Productions Celebrates 50 Years With 102 Track 5 CD Compilation

by Paul Cashmere

Albert Productions mark its 50th year with a massive 102 track compilation documenting the company history in Australian music which gave us AC/DC, The Easybeats, Rose Tattoo, Billy Thorpe and The Angels.

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Record Store Day Australia

Angels, Easybeats, Stevie Wright, Rose Tattoo Vinyl Coming Record Store Day

by Paul Cashmere

Classic albums by Stevie Wright, Rose Tattoo, The Angels and The Easybeats will be reissued on vinyl for Record Store Day Australia.

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Stevie Wright, 2004, Photo By Ros O'Gorman

Stevie Wright Leaves Hospital For Respite As Health Continues To Fail

by Paul Cashmere

Friends of Stevie Wright have gathered to show their support for the now bedridden rock star who has left hospital for respite but whose health is continuing to fail him.

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