What happened in Australia in the 1970s?
The 1970s were one of the most volatile periods in Australia’s political history, with mass demonstrations and grassroots actions taking place to protest the Vietnam War and the South African Springboks tour, and to support Aboriginal rights.
Which of these bands or musicians are from Australia?
Australia has produced a wide variety of rock and popular music, from the internationally successful groups AC/DC, INXS, Nick Cave, Savage Garden, the Seekers, or pop divas Delta Goodrem, Kylie Minogue to the popular local content of John Farnham, Jimmy Barnes or Paul Kelly.
Who is the greatest Aussie songwriter?
2011 Australian Songwriter Hall of Famer is Steve Kilbey.
Who is the best 80s singer in Australia?
Top ’80s Music Artists from Australia and New Zealand 1 Crowded House. 2 The Church. 3 INXS. 4 Men at Work. 5 Air Supply. 6 Rick Springfield. 7 Little River Band. 8 Hoodoo Gurus. 9 Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. 10 Olivia Newton-John.
Did the ’80s bring new wave music to Australia?
Australia and New Zealand had long enjoyed vibrant music scenes before the ’80s broke, but the decade that brought new wave seemed especially kind to artists from Down Under locales.
What was pub rock like in Australia in the 80s?
Sex sells, and they did it well in pubs right across the country. A killer, tight live band, Divinyls commanded huge crowds wherever they went and are an integral part of the pub rock story in Australia in the 80’s. I’ve always loved the Hoodoo Gurus, and I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve seen them live.
What are the top 5 Australian Underground songs of the 1980s?
The Best of Australia’s 1980s Underground: a list by Sean Hocking. 1. The Triffids – “Field of Glass”. 2. The Scientists – “We Had Love”. 3. Severed Heads – “Dead Eyes Opened”: 4. Warumpi Band – “ (Jailangaru Pakarnu) Out Of Jail”. 5. The Laughing Clowns – “Holy Joe”.