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JJ Hackett of Mondo Rock

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

by Paul Cashmere

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.

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Ross Wilson Mondo Rock, photo by Ros O'Gorman

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.

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Russell Morris, Sharkmouth, Noise11, Photo

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.

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