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Ross
Ward - Ward's Xpress
A great blues/rock guitarist Ross Ward plays all lead guitars on the
'Open Fist' and 'Wassa Matta' albums. He was also in the hot JJ Francis
'Dogs in Custody - mk-I' stage band along with Phil Doherty (rhythm/lead
guitar) Roy Giles (bass) and alternated between Jim Yonge or Doug
Gallacher on drums. Since those days Ross has become a nationally
noted acoustic/electric blues singer/songwriter/player with a number
of cd releases. Ross regularly appears at blues festivals across Australia.
Check out Ross'
site for more.
Aidan
Nolan
JJ said of Aidan ... "Aidan Nolan is one of that rare breed of
songwriters who consistently pen quality songs that are lyrically
strong and cover a wide range from ballads to rock. At the same time,
aidan's songs have an instant broad appeal due to great melody lines
and catchy hooks. So news of the re-issue of 'Tales From The Sun'
came as a very pleasant surprise to me ... Two other qualities of
Aidan's helped make the 'Tales' sessions work. One is that he has
a great sense of the rhythmic and percussive dynamic in his songs
which is reflected in his guitar playing. The second is that he has
a natural sense of timing which meant there were no problems later
when it came to adding backing instruments.". Visit
Aidan's site.
Morning
Of The Earth
The website of the classic Oz surf movie which featured the classic
John J. Francis song, 'Simple Ben' from the 'Breaks, Works and Thoughts'
album. Below is an excerpt from the movie.
You
Tube 'MotE' Simple Ben clip
Bernard
Bolan
A clever, witty and sharply perceptive singer/songwriter who has been
entertaining audiences with new - and also much loved Bolan classics
- for over thirty years. John J recorded and produced his brilliant
debut album, 'The Liveliness of the Long Playing Bernard Bolan originally
released on the Copperfield label and later re-issued by Warren Fahey's
Larrikin records. John and Bernard appeared on the same concert bill
a number of times. If ever you get the chance to see him..... Do it.
Newcastle
Bands Database
Outstanding collection of information on singers, musicians, songwriters
and bands that started their careers in the Australian city of Newcastle,
NSW, about 160kms north of Sydney. This definitive database details
the early careers of many of Australia's finest musicians and singers
including John J. It's not just historical collections but a living
work containing all sorts of interesting stuff. Well worth a visit.
Margret
Roadknight
One of Australia's finest exponents of blues/jazz/folk/gospel,
Margret has been performing her distinctive style worldwide for over
40 years. She and JJ were friends and appeared on a number of concert
bills between '72-'74.
Jeannie Lewis
One of Australia's most adventurous singer/performers with a career
spanning over thirty years. Appeared on the nowadays rare collectors
album, 'Three Floors Down' which featured a number of artists that
played at the Y.W. C. A. Cellar Folk Club which was.....three floors
down, funnily enough. : ) John J and Alan Luchetti appeared as Dogsbody
Blodbus, Kratch, Dank and Snug on the album with the track 'Pity Me'.
MILESAGO
- Groups & Solo Artists - John A. Bird
Pianist John A. Bird's musical history on the Milesago collection.
John A. played piano on 'Rock'n'Roll Refugee' and various songs on
the other three John J Francis albums.
Milesago is devoted to Australasian solo performers and groups who
performed and/or made recordings during an unique time in the history
of Australian popular music. To view the entry for an artist or group,
click the link for a visit.
James
Woodward Photographer
Now one of Australia's leading photographers and was responsible for
many of the classic shots on John J's albums.
THEMUSIC.COM.AU
TheMusic.com.au is the ultimate Australian music site for artists
and all aspects of the Australian music industry. It contains massive
amounts of links to Australian recording and performing artists, all
types of music businesses, music media and radio, recording studios
and producers, touring contacts & facilities, music production,
record labels and distribution, venues, professional services and
much more.
Moonlight
Publications
The definitive independent book publishers on Australian music and
artists. They have an extensive catalogue of unique individual and
collective biographical publications and other really interesting
works. JJ was featured in 'Dreamers' Vol.1 ( Paul McHenry) along with
Greg Quill, Graeme Lowndes and Glenn Cardier.
Doug Ashdown
Talented Australian singer / songwriter.
James
Griffin
Singer/songwriter/tv presenter-interviewer. Knew John J when working
at 2JJJ in the early '80's.
Al
Ward
Very talented player who was on acoustic and electric guitars in the
house band for the popular ABC-TV program 'Sit yourself Down, Take
a Look Round' of which John J was the musical director. Played in
partnership with Dan Johnson during the '70's.
Russell
Bayne
Tasteful and skilled guitar player originally from Newcastle. Played
on a number of sessions for artists recorded at Copperfield.
gregquill.com
the award-winning singer-songwriter and leader of the seminal Australian
roots band Country Radio, which scored hits with "Gypsy Queen",
"Wintersong", "Fleetwood Plain" and "She
Do It To Me", and shared stages with many musical icons of the
era, including Fairport Convention, Elton John, Creedence Clearwater
Revival, Santana, J.J. Cale and Stephen Stills, among others.
Glenn
Cardier
Another great singer/songwriter from the land of Oz. After a very
long break has returned to recording and performing in recent years.
Early
history of Radio 2JJ
Folk
Australia
the best online Australian folk music resource
JAM - NSW Folk Federation
Exactly what it says. : )) If you're interested in folk/acoustic/original/
traditional music happening in NSW, AU ... check it out; get involved
if you want. : )
Folk
Alliance Australia
Delightful
Rain
A Dvd/Cd celebrating Australian surf music. Features a cover version
of 'Simple Ben' by champion surfer Beau Young, son of legendary surfer
Nat Young.
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