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George Neidorf's avatar

I lived and played in Australia from the end of 1963 to the end of 1968 and the same thing was happening there. There were good local bands that had a following. Radio play was difficult to come by because the govt. controlled the radio stations and only played the hits from overseas. Still it was possible to make a living playing locally. Check out Max Merrit and the Meteors on youtube. There was also a thriving Jazz scene. Everything from Traditional to outside. Bernie McGann, on youtube is a good place to start, and Drummer John Poche's Ten Part Invention is another.

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Notes From An Old Drummer's avatar

Never heard about govt controlled radio there. I’ve played with Jon Rose, he’s been living in Australia for awhile. Very creative violin, electronic composer.

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George Neidorf's avatar

That was in the 60s. I left at the end of 68 and went back to L.A. I don't know Jon Rose.

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