Johnny O’Keefe

Australian Jazz Musician Bob Bertles Dies Aged 85

by Paul Cashmere

Australian jazz alto, tenor and baritone saxophonist and bandleader Bob Bertles has passed away at the age of 85.

Tagged as: 50s, Australia, Bob Bertles, jazz, Johnny O'Keefe, Max Merritt, Nancye Hayes

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The Barnestormers Cover Johnny O’Keefe Classic ‘Real Wild Child’

by Paul Cashmere

Supergroup The Barnestormers, featuring Jimmy Barnes, Chris Cheney, Jools Holland and Slim Jim Phantom and produced by Kevin Shirley, premiere their second track, Johnny O’Keefe’s classic ‘Real Wild Child’.

Tagged as: 20s, Australia, Chris Cheney, Jimmy Barnes, Johnny O'Keefe, Jools Holland, Kevin Shirley, Real Wild Child, rock, Slim Jim Phantom, The Barnestormers

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Andrew O’Keefe Will Be Johnny O’Keefe For Two Nights Only In Melbourne

by Paul Cashmere

Former Weekend Sunrise host Andrew O’Keefe will bring his ‘Andrew O’Keefe Shouts Johnny O’Keefe’ show to Melbourne for two nights in October.

Tagged as: 50s, 60s, Andrew O'Keefe, Australia, Johnny O'Keefe, rock and roll

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Australia and New Zealand Jazz Great Judy Bailey Has Died At Age 90

On 8 August 2025, the world of jazz bid farewell to one of its most beloved and enduring figures, Judith Mary “Judy” Bailey (born 3 October 1935, Auckland, New Zealand).

August 10, 2025

Australian Rock and Roll Pioneer Col Joye Dies Aged 89

One of Australia’s first Rock and Roll stars Col Joye has passed away at the age of 89.

August 6, 2025

13 Woody Guthrie Songs Never Before Released Are About To Be Made Public

A new Woody Guthrie album of recordings made in 1951 with 22 previously unreleased recordings including 13 songs never before released will have their official premiere soon, 58 years after the death of Guthrie.

July 21, 2025