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Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs with Teddy Toi (left)

Teddy Toi of Billy Thorpe and The Aztecs and Max Merritt and The Meteors Has Died At 82

by Paul Cashmere

Bass player Teddy Toi, a one-time member of Billy Thorpe & the Aztecs and Max Merritt & The Meteors, has passed away on 18 April 2022 at age 82.

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Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs Lock Up Your Mother Live Vol 2

Gil Matthews Has Raided The Aztecs Vault Again And It’s a Corker

by Paul Cashmere

Fans of Billy Thorpe & The Aztecs, Gil Matthews has released a new volume of ‘Lock Up Your Mothers’. ‘Live Vol.2’ is out now.

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Billy Thorpe photo by Ros O'Gorman

Announcement: QMusic Billy Thorpe Scholarship Open

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QMusic today announced the return of the Billy Thorpe Scholarship, funded by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, with applications open until 11:59pm (AEST), Thursday 14 January 2021 for all Queensland early-career artists to apply.

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The Aztecs The Hoax Is Over

The Aztecs ‘The Hoax Is Over’ Is Coming To CD For The First Time

by Paul Cashmere

Gil Matthews is working on an expanded edition of the Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs album ‘The Hoax Is Over’ for its first ever CD release.

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Billy Thorpe photo by Ros O'Gorman

Warren ‘Pig’ Morgan Revisits An Old Billy Thorpe Song

by Paul Cashmere

Warren ‘Pig’ Morgan has gathered up some mates to record a new version of Billy Thorpe’s ‘Early Morning’.

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Leland Sklar performs with Judith Owen at the Paris Cat in Melbourne on Tuesday 7 June 2016. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Leland Sklar Is Selling His Billy Thorpe Rig

by Paul Cashmere

Bass guitar legend Leland Sklar is selling PA System as used by Billy Thorpe as used from his days with Billy Thorpe’s band.

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Lobby Loyde The First Supper Last

Gil Matthews is preparing Colored Balls ‘The First Supper Last’ for Aztec Records release

by Paul Cashmere

Gil Matthews the former Billy Thorpe & The Aztecs drummer and founder of Aztec Records, is preparing Lobby Loyde’s Colored Balls album ‘The First Supper Last’ for re-release.

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Johnny Dick

R.I.P. Johnny Dick 1943-2017

by Paul Cashmere

Welsh born, Australian based drummer Johnny Dick has died at the age of 73.

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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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Wendy Saddington

R.I.P. Wendy Saddington

by Paul Cashmere

Australian jazz and blues singer Wendy Saddington has passed away.

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Billy Thorpe. photo by Ros O'Gorman

Billy Thorpe 2013 Scholarship Announced

by Paul Cashmere

The Billy Thorpe Scholarship has been announced by QMusic in Queensland for 2013.

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Ian Moss, Long Way To The Top: Photo Ros O'Gorman

The Spirit Of Billy Thorpe Performs At Long Way To The Top

by Paul Cashmere

The Long Way To The Top tour is officially open for business and with thanks to technology, 10 years down the track, the late Billy Thorpe got to be part of the show he started.

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Paul Dainty - image by Ros O'Gorman

Paul Dainty Consortium Acquires Aztec Music

by Paul Cashmere

A consortium led by Paul Dainty has acquired the assets of Aztec Music. Aztec was placed into receivership in March, 2012.

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Image Billy Thorpe Sunbury memorial

Billy Thorpe Plaque Stolen From Sunbury

by Paul Cashmere

The Billy Thorpe memorial plaque at Diggers Rest overlooking the site of the legendary Sunbury Music Festival has been stolen.

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Gil Matthews. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Aztec Music Goes Into Receivership

by Paul Cashmere

Aztec Music, the respected label founded by Gil Matthews and Ted Lethborg in 2004, has been placed in receivership.

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Billy Thorpe. photo by Ros O'Gorman

We Lost Billy Thorpe 5 Years Ago Today

by Paul Cashmere

Australian music legend Billy Thorpe died on this day in 2007.

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Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs with Teddy Toi (left)
Teddy Toi of Billy Thorpe and The Aztecs and Max Merritt and The Meteors Has Died At 82

Bass player Teddy Toi, a one-time member of Billy Thorpe & the Aztecs and Max Merritt & The Meteors, has passed away on 18 April 2022 at age 82.

April 23, 2022
Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs Lock Up Your Mother Live Vol 2
Gil Matthews Has Raided The Aztecs Vault Again And It’s a Corker

Fans of Billy Thorpe & The Aztecs, Gil Matthews has released a new volume of ‘Lock Up Your Mothers’. ‘Live Vol.2’ is out now.

December 22, 2021
Billy Thorpe photo by Ros O'Gorman
Announcement: QMusic Billy Thorpe Scholarship Open

QMusic today announced the return of the Billy Thorpe Scholarship, funded by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, with applications open until 11:59pm (AEST), Thursday 14 January 2021 for all Queensland early-career artists to apply.

December 18, 2020
The Aztecs The Hoax Is Over
The Aztecs ‘The Hoax Is Over’ Is Coming To CD For The First Time

Gil Matthews is working on an expanded edition of the Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs album ‘The Hoax Is Over’ for its first ever CD release.

August 19, 2020
Billy Thorpe photo by Ros O'Gorman
Warren ‘Pig’ Morgan Revisits An Old Billy Thorpe Song

Warren ‘Pig’ Morgan has gathered up some mates to record a new version of Billy Thorpe’s ‘Early Morning’.

June 17, 2020
Leland Sklar performs with Judith Owen at the Paris Cat in Melbourne on Tuesday 7 June 2016. Photo by Ros O'Gorman
Leland Sklar Is Selling His Billy Thorpe Rig

Bass guitar legend Leland Sklar is selling PA System as used by Billy Thorpe as used from his days with Billy Thorpe’s band.

February 13, 2020
Lobby Loyde The First Supper Last
Gil Matthews is preparing Colored Balls ‘The First Supper Last’ for Aztec Records release

Gil Matthews the former Billy Thorpe & The Aztecs drummer and founder of Aztec Records, is preparing Lobby Loyde’s Colored Balls album ‘The First Supper Last’ for re-release.

March 1, 2019