Monday, January 17, 2011

Did You Know...



The Easybeats were an Australian band from the 60s who were huge over there, nominal in the UK, and had a big US hit with "Friday On My Mind." The second guy introduced in this clip is one of the guitarists and songwriters, George Young. He is older brother of Malcom and Angus Young, who are, of course, the diminutive guitar combo from AC/DC.

Pull that one out at your next cocktail party.
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6 comments:

  1. EricMonday, January 17, 2011 1:30:00 PM

    I think the Saints are my favorite Australian band. But the Easybeats are probably held in higher esteem than anyone there - including AC/DC, INXS, etc.

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  2. DaveMonday, January 17, 2011 5:37:00 PM

    George Young and Harry Vanda also produced the first several AC/DC albums before Mutt Lange came on the scene.

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  3. JayTuesday, January 18, 2011 6:50:00 AM

    Judging by all the screaming, The Easybeats must have been Australia's Beatles. Or Stones, maybe.

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  4. JoeTuesday, January 18, 2011 12:43:00 PM

    So I guess you did know...

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  5. MikeTuesday, January 18, 2011 3:47:00 PM

    I didn't, but what's new?

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  6. JayWednesday, January 19, 2011 6:59:00 AM

    I didn't either.

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