The Easybeats
Founded: 1964
Location: Australia
The Easybeats were an Australian rock band who formed in Sydney in late 1964. They are best known for their 1966 hit single "Friday on My Mind", which is regarded as the first Australian rock song to achieve international success; Rolling Stone described it as "the first international victory for Oz rock". One of the most popular and successful bands in the country, they were one of the few Australian bands of their time to foreground their original material; their first album Easy (1965) was one of the earliest Australian rock albums featuring all original songs.
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The Easybeats' Gordon "Snowy" Fleet Passes Away, Aged 79
Friends and fans are paying tribute to Snowy, who co-founded The Easybeats with Stevie Wright, George Young, Harry Vanda, and Dick Diamonde in 1964.
Sydney Home Dubbed The Birthplace Of AC/DC And The Easybeats Has Been Demolished
Despite being listed on the National Trust Register of Historic Houses in 2013, the address that Angus, George, and Malcolm Young started their iconic bands from is no more.
The Easybeats' Dick Diamonde Passes Away
Diamonde, a co-founder of The Easybeats, was 76 years old.
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Overseas acts have reworked Australian hits for over 60 years.
Just Like The Beatles, The Easybeats Got Sick Of Playing Live To Screaming Fans
"George wanted to grow as a musician, and that wasn’t going to happen when he could just as easily mime their songs on stage."
Tim Rogers Reckons He's The 'Least Accomplished Singer' In The 'Easy Fever' Troupe
"If you don't feel that red hot poker being shoved up you when those songs start then you shouldn't be there."
Somehow A U2 Interview Scored More Viewers Than The Easybeats Miniseries Last Night
Check out Sunday night's ratings.
EXCLUSIVE: Your First Listen To New Easybeats Tribute EP Featuring Daniel Johns & More
Get it in ya!
Daniel Johns, San Cisco & More To Feature On Upcoming The Easybeats Tribute EP
Easyfever is showing no signs of slowing down.
Australian Legend & Easybeats Guitarist George Young Passes Away
RIP to one of the greats.
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