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John Farnham Romeos Heart

John Farnham’s Romeo’s Heart Turns 30 As A Key Chapter In Australia’s Biggest Comeback Story

by Paul Cashmere

John Farnham’s Romeo’s Heart turns 30 this week. The 1996 album reached No. 2, went four-times platinum and reinforced one of the greatest comeback stories in Australian music history.

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Derek Pellicci Welcome To The Human Race

Little River Band Co-Founder Derek Pellicci Releases Welcome To The Human Race Solo Album

by Paul Cashmere

Little River Band founding drummer Derek Pellicci has released his solo album Welcome To The Human Race, a collection of 14 original songs reflecting on modern life, technology and human connection.

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Little River Band debut

Keyboard Player Peter Jones, (Mississippi, Little River Band, John Farnham), Has Died

by Paul Cashmere

Peter Jones, renowned Australian keyboard player who has played on recordings for Little River Band, Crowded House, The Ferrets and john Farnham, has died.

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Roger McLachlan photo by Jason Rosewarne

Little River Band Co-Founder Roger McLachlan Dies At Age 71

by Paul Cashmere

Roger McLachlan, the New Zealand born bass player and co-founder of Little River Band, has died from pancreatic cancer at the age of 71.

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Beeb Birtles interview in Melbourne for Noise11. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Little River Band’s Beeb Birtles and David Briggs Receive Order of Australia Award

by Paul Cashmere

Former Little River Band members Gerard Bertelkamp (Beeb Birtles) and David Briggs have both been named in the Australia Day honors list and awarded the Member of the Order of Australia (AM).

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Skyhooks Living In The 70s

50th Anniversary Skyhooks ‘Living In The 70s’ Album Released

by Paul Cashmere

Skyhooks classic ‘Living In The 70s’ album has been remastered (again) by David Briggs to mark the 50th anniversary of the album.

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Frank Howson

Melbourne Songwriter, Producer, Director Frank Howson Has Died Aged 72

by Paul Cashmere

Australian director, songwriter and producer Frank Howson has passed away at age 72.

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Graeham Goble photo by Ros O'Gorman

Little River Band Co-Founder Graeham Goble Disputes John Farnham Find The Voice Portrayal

by Paul Cashmere

Graeham Goble of Little River Band has taken to social media to express his displeasure over the way he has been portrayed in the John Farnham documentary ‘Finding The Voice’.

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Beeb Birtles, Glenn Shorrock and Graeham Goble aka BSG

Little River Band First 10 Albums Finally Remastered and Expanded

by Paul Cashmere

The Little River Band’s classic catalogue is final set for expansion and reissues and two new compilations will also be released.

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Ian McCausland

Australian Artist Ian McCausland Has Passed Away

by Paul Cashmere

Australian graphic artist Ian McCausland, who created artwork for Little River Band, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Skyhooks, Daddy Cool and Spectrum, has died in Melbourne.

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Jason Vorherr Living In The Suburbs

Daryl Braithwaite Bass Player Jason Vorherr Releases His Solo Album ‘Living In the Suburbs’

by Paul Cashmere

Jason Vorherr, a member of Daryl Braithwaite’s band as well as one time bass player for the real Little River Band’s Birtles, Shorrock, Goble has released his debut album ‘Living In the Suburbs’.

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Zoot

Zoot Australian Tour Cancelled

by Paul Cashmere

The Zoot Australian tour has been officially cancelled after being postponed a number of times due to Covid.

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Glenn Wheatley

Glenn Wheatley Farewelled In Private Family Service

by Paul Cashmere

Music legend Glenn Wheatley was farewelled with a private service held for his immediate family on Monday. There are currently no plans for an industry send-off at this stage but it may happen in the future.

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Glenn Wheatley

Family of Glenn Wheatley Release Statement About His Passing

by Paul Cashmere

The family of Glenn Wheatley, his wife Gaynor, son Tim and daughters Kara and Samantha, have released a statement following the sudden death of Glenn from complications from Covid.

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Glenn Wheatley photo from Noise11

Australian Music Industry Legend Glenn Wheatley Has Died At Age 74

by Paul Cashmere

Glenn Wheatley, the former bass player for the Masters Apprentices and who went on to direct the careers of Little River Band and John Farnham and run a media empire, has died at the age of 74.

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Little River Band Lonesome Loser

David Briggs Formerly of Little River Band Scores An Addams Family Windfall

by Paul Cashmere

Former Littler River Band guitarist David Briggs has just scored a windfall with one of his songs. The LRB classic ‘Lonesome Loser’ is included in the new ‘Addams Family 2’ movie.

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Zoot

Zoot Reschedule Tour To 2022

by Paul Cashmere

Zoot’s Australian tour has been postponed yet again. This time into 2022.

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Graeham Goble photo by Ros O'Gorman

Graeham Goble Awarded Order of Australia

by Paul Cashmere

Little River Band co-founder and songwriter Graeham Goble has been named to receive the Medal (OAM) of the Order of Australia in the 2021 Australia Day honours.

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Glenn Shorrock APIA Good Times Tour 2015

Little River Country Fair Featuring Glenn Shorrock and Wendy Matthews Postponed

by Paul Cashmere

The Little River Country Fair which was to feature Little River Band co-founder Glenn Shorrock performing in the town of Little River where the Little River Band name came from, has been postponed

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Glenn Shorrock APIA Good Times Tour 2015

Glenn Shorrock to Perform with a Little River band

by Paul Cashmere

Former Little River Band frontman and co-founder Glenn Shorrock will actually have a Little River band when he plays the town that gave his band its name in March.

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Brian Cadd and Glenn Shorrock perform at the Palais Theatre in Melbourne on Sunday 24 June 2015 as part of the APIA Good Times Tour 2015 (photo by Ros O’Gorman)

4/5’s of Axiom Will Perform In Melbourne This Weekend

by Paul Cashmere

Melbourne is in for a classic rock treat this weekend. Brian Cadd and Glenn Shorrock will perform at The Palms at Crown on Friday and Saturday night. Chris Stockley will be on guitar and Doug Lavery will be on drums. That is 4/5’s of Axiom.

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Glenn Shorrock APIA Good Times Tour 2015

Glenn Shorrock remakes classic with his friends for Men’s Mental Health

by Paul Cashmere

Little River Band legend Glenn Shorrock has remade his classic ‘Help Is On Its Way’ with a stack of his friends to raise awareness of Men’s Mental Health issues.

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Glenn Shorrock APIA Good Times Tour 2015

Glenn Shorrock reclaims legacy with ‘Glenn Shorrock Sings Little River Band’ album

by Paul Cashmere

Glenn Shorrock has decided to take back his legacy by re-recording his Little River Band classics for a new album ‘Glenn Shorrock Sings Little River Band’.

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Beeb Birtles interview in Melbourne for Noise11. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Beeb Birtles to premiere An Evening of Zoot, Mississippi & LRB at Adelaide Fringe Festival

by Paul Cashmere

Little River Band co-founder Beeb Birtles will host the world premiere of his An Evening of Zoot, Mississippi & LRB at the Adelaide Fringe Festival in February.

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Beeb Birtles Discusses Nearly Every Day of His Life At Noise11 iHeartRadio

by Noise11.com

Australian music legend Beeb Birtles tells his story at iHeartRadio Music News powered by Noise11.com this week.

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Little River Band Block Australia From Seeing Their Website

by Paul Cashmere

The current owners of the Little River Band brand have blocked people in Australia have visiting the band’s official website.

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Beeb Birtles, Glenn Shorrock and Graeham Goble aka BSG

Beeb Birtles Corrects Litigious River Band’s Fudging Of History

by Paul Cashmere

Little River Band founder Beeb Birtles has once again taken aim at the current US band doing the rounds with the name but no original members.

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Glenn Shorrock APIA Good Times Tour 2015

Glenn Shorrock and Davey Lane To Perform Tribute To George Martin

by Paul Cashmere

Little River Band’s Glenn Shorrock has teamed with You Am I’s Davey Lane to pay tribute to the late Sir George Martin with ‘George Martin The Fifth Beatle A Live Celebration’.

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