The Easybeats were a rock and roll band from Australia. They formed in Sydney in late 1964 and split at the end of 1969. They are widely regarded as the greatest Australian pop band of the 1960s and were the first Australian rock and roll act to score an international pop hit with their classic 1966 single "Friday on My Mind" (the folk-pop group, The Seekers, had international hits in 1965). Their manager was former Sydney real estate agent, Mike Vaughan. The Sydney Opera House on Sydney Harbour Sydney (pronounced ) is the most populous city in Australia, with a metropolitan area population of over 4,200,000 people, and 151,920, in the city limits. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Rock and roll (also spelled Rock n Roll, especially in its first decade), also called rock, is a form of popular music, usually featuring vocals (often with vocal harmony), electric guitars and a strong back beat; other instruments, such as the saxophone, are common in some styles. ... 1964 (MCMLXIV) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1964 calendar). ... For the Stargate SG-1 episode, see 1969 (Stargate SG-1). ... Stevie Wright is an Australian musician. ... Harry Vanda is a Dutch popular music singer, guitarist, songwriter and record producer from Australia. ... George Redburn Young (born 6 November 1947 in Glasgow, Scotland) is an Australian rock musician, songwriter and record producer, best-known as the co-writer of the international hits, Friday On My Mind and Love Is In The Air; and for his production of the hard rock band, AC/DC... Bassist with the Easybeats. ... Rock and roll (also spelled Rock n Roll, especially in its first decade), also called rock, is a form of popular music, usually featuring vocals (often with vocal harmony), electric guitars and a strong back beat; other instruments, such as the saxophone, are common in some styles. ... The Sydney Opera House on Sydney Harbour Sydney (pronounced ) is the most populous city in Australia, with a metropolitan area population of over 4,200,000 people, and 151,920, in the city limits. ... The 1960s decade refers to the years from January 1, 1960 to December 31, 1969, inclusive. ... Friday on My Mind is an Easybeats-song by Young and Vanda from 1966. ... The Seekers were a group of Australian folk-influenced popular musicians which was formed in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, in 1962. ... Real estate is a legal term that encompasses land along with anything permanently affixed to the land, such as buildings. ...

The band's line-up exemplified the influence of post-war migration on Australian society. All five founding members were from families who had migrated to Australia from Europe: lead singer Stevie Wright and drummer Gordon "Snowy" Henry Fleet were from England; rhythm guitarist George Young was from Scotland; lead guitarist Harry Vanda and bassist Dick Diamonde were from The Netherlands. World map showing the location of Europe. ... In music a singer or vocalist is a type of musician who sings, i. ... Stevie Wright is an Australian musician. ... A drummer in Action A drummer is a person who plays the drums, particularly the drum kit, marching percussion, or hand drums. ... Motto (French) God and my right Anthem God Save the King (Queen) England() – on the European continent() – in the United Kingdom() Capital (and largest city) London (de facto) Official languages English (de facto) Government Constitutional monarchy  -  Queen Queen Elizabeth II  -  Prime Minister Tony Blair MP Unification  -  by Athelstan 967  Area... Rhythm guitar is the role of the guitar in playing accompaniment in various musical styles. ... George Redburn Young (born 6 November 1947 in Glasgow, Scotland) is an Australian rock musician, songwriter and record producer, best-known as the co-writer of the international hits, Friday On My Mind and Love Is In The Air; and for his production of the hard rock band, AC/DC... Motto (Latin) No one provokes me with impunity Cha togar mfhearg gun dioladh (Scottish Gaelic)1 Wha daur meddle wi me?(Scots)1 Anthem (Multiple unofficial anthems) Scotlands location in Europe Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow Official languages English, Gaelic, Scots Government Constitutional monarchy  -  Queen Queen Elizabeth II... Lead guitar refers to a role within a popular music band, especially a rock band, that provides melody or melodic material, as opposed to the rhythm of the rhythm guitar, bass, and drums. ... Harry Vanda is a Dutch popular music singer, guitarist, songwriter and record producer from Australia. ... A bassist is a musician who plays a double bass or electric bass (also referred to as bass guitar). ... Bassist with the Easybeats. ... Motto: Je Maintiendrai (Dutch: Ik zal handhaven, English: I Shall Uphold) Anthem: Wilhelmus van Nassouwe Capital Amsterdam1 Largest city Amsterdam Official language(s) Dutch2 Government Parliamentary democracy Constitutional monarchy  - Queen Beatrix  - Prime minister Jan Peter Balkenende Independence Eighty Years War   - Declared July 26, 1581   - Recognised January 30, 1648 (by Spain...

History

Early career

Beginning their career in Sydney in late 1964, the band was inspired by the "British Invasion" spearheaded by The Beatles. They quickly rose to become one of the most popular groups in the city. They were signed to a production contract with Albert Productions, one of Australia's first independent production companies. It was established by Ted Albert, whose family owned J. Albert & Sons, one of Australia's oldest and largest music publishing companies. 1964 (MCMLXIV) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1964 calendar). ... The appearance of The Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show, February 9, 1964, was the breakthrough moment of the burgeoning British Invasion. ... The Beatles were a British rock band from Liverpool whose members were John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. ... Albert Records is an Australian record label founded in 1964 by Ted Albert. ... A music publisher deals in the marketing and commercial exploitation of songs. ...

Albert then signed the band to a recording contract with EMI's Parlophone label, and they began a meteoric rise to national stardom. By the end of 1965 they were the most popular and successful pop band in Australia, and their concerts and public appearances were regularly marked by intense fan hysteria which was very similar to 'Beatlemania' and which was soon dubbed 'Easyfever'. Stevie Wright's charisma and energy (including 'mod' dancing and onstage backflips) were matched with strong song material. The EMI Group (LSE: EMI) is a British music company comprising of the major record company EMI Music which operates several labels, based in Brook Green in London, England, and EMI Music Publishing, based on Charing Cross Road, London. ... Parlophone is a record label which was founded in Germany prior to World War I by the Carl Lindstrom Company. ... The Beatles arrival at Americas JFK Airport in 1964 has proved a particularly enduring image of Beatlemania. ...

Rise to success

During 1965 and early 1966 they released a string of hit singles, all co-written by Young and Wright, including "For My Woman" (#5), "She's So Fine" (#1), "Wedding Ring" (#6), "Sad and Lonely and Blue", "Easy as Can Be", "Women (Make You Feel Alright)" (#1), "In My Book", "Come and See Her" (#1), "I'll Make You Happy" (#1), and "Sorry" (#4), and all produced by Ted Albert. In addition, the Wright-Young songwriting team wrote a number of hits for other artists, including "Step Back", which became a #1 hit for Johnny Young (no relation) in 1966. Johnny Young (born John de Jong), born in Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands, is an Australian singer, composer, producer, disc jockey and television producer and host. ...

In early 1966, while the group were still touring Australia, manager, Mike Vaughan, flew to New York to attempt to secure an American recording contract for the band. After initial lack of interest, on the last scheduled day of his visit Vaughan was able to convince the United Artists label to sign The Easybeats. Ten days of negotiations resulted in a groundbreaking five-year contract for overseas releases. NY redirects here. ... The current United Artists logo (a variant was used during the 1980s). ...

Just before relocating to London in late 1966, they recorded a farewell TV show, The Coca Cola Special, regarded as one of the prime artifacts of Sixties Australian pop TV. After taping the special, guitarist Harry Vanda returned home from the studio in the early hours of the morning to discover that his wife Pam had committed suicide by taking an overdose of sleeping pills. Despite the tragedy, the group went ahead with their plans to go to England. This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... Coca-Cola is a cola (a type of carbonated soft drink) sold in stores, restaurants and vending machines in more than 200 countries. ... Suicide (Latin sui caedere, to kill oneself) is the act of intentionally taking ones own life. ... A drug overdose occurs when a chemical substance (i. ... A sedative is a substance which depresses the central nervous system (CNS), resulting in calmness, relaxation, reduction of anxiety, sleepiness, slowed breathing, slurred speech, staggering gait, poor judgment, and slow, uncertain reflexes. ... Motto (French) God and my right Anthem God Save the King (Queen) England() – on the European continent() – in the United Kingdom() Capital (and largest city) London (de facto) Official languages English (de facto) Government Constitutional monarchy  -  Queen Queen Elizabeth II  -  Prime Minister Tony Blair MP Unification  -  by Athelstan 967  Area...

London, 1966-69

Friday on My Mind

After arriving in London the band recorded a number of songs with Ted Albert at EMI's Abbey Road Studios, but these were deemed unsuitable by UA and Albert was removed as producer. The band were then teamed with freelance producer Shel Talmy (noted for his work with The Who). One of the tracks they recorded with him became their first big international hit, "Friday On My Mind", which made #1 in Australia, #6 in the UK, #16 in the USA, and the Top 10 in Germany, Holland, France and Italy, eventually selling over 1 million copies worldwide. In 1973 David Bowie covered the song on his Pin Ups album, and in 1977 the punk band London, introduced the song to a new generation on a four-track EP for MCA Records; the London version, produced by Simon Napier-Bell, was actually recorded in the same studio (IBC Studios in Portland Place) in which the Easybeats' had cut the original. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Friday on My Mind is an Easybeats-song by Young and Vanda from 1966. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Shel Talmy (born August 11, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, United States) is a notable record producer. ... It has been suggested that Bob Pridden be merged into this article or section. ... David Bowie (IPA: []) (born David Robert Jones on 8 January 1947) is an English singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, arranger and audio engineer. ... Pin Ups is a 1973 covers album by David Bowie. ... This article is about the English band London. ... The Music Corporation of America, commonly known as MCA, is a United States based corporation in the music business. ... In the music business, Simon Napier-Bell (born 1939) has been bandboy, manager, producer, songwriter, journalist and author. ... The IBC Recording Studios (IBC: International Broadcasting Company) were recording studios in 35 Portland Place, London, England. ... Portland Place is a street in the Marylebone district of central London. ...

Vanda-Young songwriting partnership

The song also marked the end of the Wright-Young partnership. "Friday" was co-written by Harry Vanda and George Young. With Dutch Vanda now having mastered English, he replaced the increasingly erratic Wright as Young's songwriting partner from this point on. They toured Europe (with The Rolling Stones) and the United States. After a triumphant homecoming tour in mid-1967, original drummer Snowy Fleet left the band, unhappy at the amount of time he had to spend away from his wife and young children. After extensive auditions in London he was replaced by Tony Cahill, formerly of The Purple Hearts, but in the interim several recordings (including "Good Times") were cut with session drummer, Glaswegian Freddie Smith (who'd played with George Young's older brother Alex Young aka George Alexander of Grapefruit fame in Bobby Patrick & The Big Six) . The group spent the remainder of their career based in London. Harry Vanda is a Dutch popular music singer, guitarist, songwriter and record producer from Australia. ... George Redburn Young (born 6 November 1947 in Glasgow, Scotland) is an Australian rock musician, songwriter and record producer, best-known as the co-writer of the international hits, Friday On My Mind and Love Is In The Air; and for his production of the hard rock band, AC/DC... “Rolling Stones” redirects here. ... Purple Hearts were a British mod revival group. ...

Two of their songs, "Bring a Little Lovin'" and "Come In, You'll Get Pneumonia", were covered by Los Bravos and Paul Revere and the Raiders, respectively. "Good Times" and "Falling Off The Edge Of The World" were minor hits in the United States. However their career stalled in the late Sixties due to poor management, problems with radio airplay (one single, "Heaven and Hell", was banned by US radio because of a mild sexual reference, and likely the title) and the lack of record company support. This article needs to be wikified. ... Paul Revere & the Raiders is an American rock band that saw enormous mainstream success in the 1960s, best-known for hits like Indian Reservation (The Lament Of The Cherokee Reservation Indian), Steppin Out, Kicks, and Hungry. In the 1980s, the band became a major source of inspiration for the Paisley...

A 1967 album intended as the follow-up the success of "Friday", produced by Glyn Johns, was recorded and prepared for issue but was never released because of the band's complicated financial and contractual problems. One of the songs recorded for the LP, "Good Times" was released as a single; when broadcast on BBC radio it was reputedly heard by Paul McCartney on his car radio; McCartney apparently rang the station immediately to request a repeat playing. The song featured Steve Marriott of The Small Faces on backing vocals. Glyn Johns (born 1942 in Epsom, England) is a recording engineer and record producer who has worked with such artists as The Beatles, The Steve Miller Band, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Eagles, Eric Clapton, The Clash, Midnight Oil and the Blue Öyster Cult Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou... The British Broadcasting Corporation, usually known as the BBC, is the largest broadcasting corporation in the world in terms of audience numbers, employing 26,000 staff in the United Kingdom alone and with a budget of more than GB£4 billion (US$7. ... Sir James Paul McCartney MBE (born June 18, 1942) is an iconic Grammy Award-winning English singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who first gained worldwide fame as one of the founding members of the Beatles. ... Steve Marriott (30 January 1947 in Upton, East London, – 20 April 1991 in Arkesden, Essex. ... Small Faces, left to right: Ian McLagan, Steve Marriott, Kenney Jones, Ronnie Lane For the Scottish film, see Small Faces (film). ...

A cover version of "Good Times" by INXS and Jimmy Barnes became a hit in the US after being featured on the soundtrack of the film The Lost Boys in 1987 and a #1 in Australia the previous year, becoming the biggest selling single on Mushroom Records). In popular music, a cover version, or simply cover, is a new rendition (performance or recording) of a previously recorded song. ... INXS (pronounced In Excess) is an Australian rock group. ... Two Fires (1990) Jimmy Barnes (born April 28, 1956 as James Dixon Swan) is a popular Australian rock singer. ... This article does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Mushroom Records is an Australian record company. ...

Break-up

The Easybeats disbanded without fanfare at the end of 1969, following a low-key farewell Australian tour.

Vanda and Young

Vanda and Young remained in the UK for three years, working to pay off debts incurred during the Easybeats years (and recording under various names like Paintbox, Band of Hope, Grapefruit, Haffy's Whisky Sour and Marcus Hook Roll Band). They returned to Australia in 1973 and reunited with Ted Albert and became the house producers for his new Albert Productions record label, writing for and/or producing many chart-topping acts including Stevie Wright, Rose Tattoo, Cheetah, William Shakespeare, and The Angels. Albert Records is an Australian record label founded in 1964 by Ted Albert. ... Stevie Wright is an Australian musician. ... Rose Tattoo is an Australian blues/hard rock band, led by Angry Anderson and slide guitarist Peter Wells. ... Cheetah were an Australian rock band active in Australia between 1977 and 1982. ... The Angels were a hard rock band from Adelaide, Australia from the 1970s to the 2000s. ...

They wrote and produced several major hits for John Paul Young including "Love Is in the Air" and "Yesterday's Hero", which was also a cover version hit when recorded by Bay City Rollers, and produced the first seven albums for AC/DC (which featured George's younger brothers Angus Young and Malcolm Young). John Paul Young John Paul Young (June 21, 1950–) is an Australian singer. ... In popular music, a cover version, or simply cover, is a new rendition (performance or recording) of a previously recorded song. ... {{Infobox musical artist | Name = Bay City Rollers | Img = Baycityrollers. ... This article is about the band. ... Angus McKinnon Young, born March 31, 1955 in Glasgow, Scotland, is a guitarist and songwriter who has been the lead guitarist of Australian hard rock band AC/DC since the group was formed in 1973. ... Malcolm Mitchell Young (born January 6, 1953 in Glasgow, Scotland) is a founding member of, rhythm guitarist and co-songwriter for, the Australian hard rock band AC/DC. // Youngs parents William and Margaret emigrated from Glasgow to Sydney, Australia in 1963 with their children George, Margaret, Malcolm and Angus...

Vanda and Young also recorded several Australian hit singles under the pseudonym Flash and the Pan, including "Hey St. Peter" and "Down Among the Dead Men". Flash and the Pan had a European hit single with the dance track "Waiting for a Train" in 1981. Singer-model-actress Grace Jones also recorded a successful cover version of their song "Walking in the Rain". The picture cover of Flash And The Pans single Flash And The Pan were an Australian New Wave group formed in the late 1970s by Harry Vanda and George Young, both formerly members of the Easybeats. ... World map showing the location of Europe. ... Dance music is music composed or played specifically to facilitate or accompany dancing. ... Cover of Grace Jones 1981 album Nightclubbing. ... In popular music, a cover version, or simply cover, is a new rendition (performance or recording) of a previously recorded song. ...

Stevie Wright

Stevie Wright went on to become a cast member of the original Australian stage production of Jesus Christ Superstar (1972-73) and then launched a successful but shortlived solo career with the hit single "Evie" and the album Hard Road in 1974. In later years he suffered debilitating drug and alcohol problems which were further exacerbated by his self-admission to the notorious Chelmsford Private Hospital in Sydney. Its director, Dr Harry Bailey, administered a highly controversial treatment known as "deep sleep therapy" which allegedly cured drug addiction with a combination of drug-induced coma and electroshock.^{[citation needed]} Many patients, including Wright, suffered brain damage and lifelong after-effects, while others died as a result of the treatments. Stevie Wright is an Australian musician. ... The US album cover for the 1970 release of Jesus Christ Superstar. ... For other meanings, see Drug (disambiguation). ... Alcoholism is the consumption of, or preoccupation with, alcoholic beverages to the extent that this behavior interferes with the drinkers normal personal, family, social, or work life, and may lead to physical or mental harm. ... Deep Sleep Therapy (or Deep Sedation Therapy, DST) was a psychiatric treatment pioneered by British psychiatrist William Sargant. ... Electroconvulsive therapy, also known as electroshock or ECT, is a controversial type of psychiatric shock therapy involving the induction of an artificial seizure in a patient by passing electricity through the brain. ... Brain damage or brain injury is the destruction or degeneration of brain cells. ...

Stevie's substance abuse problems spiraled out of control in the 1980s and 1990s and he came close to death on several occasions, but was pulled back from the brink by his current partner Faye. By 2002, he was well enough to perform as part of the all-star Long Way To The Top national concert tour. His biography, Hard Road, was published in 2004. The 1980s refers to the years from 1980 to 1989. ... For the band, see 1990s (band). ... An album released under Australias John Farnhams name. ...

Snowy Fleet, Tony Cahill and Dick Diamonde

Original drummer, Snowy Fleet, became a successful builder in Perth, Western Australia; his replacement, Tony Cahill, remained in the UK for a time before moving to the United States; bassist Dick Diamonde moved to the New South Wales north coast and retired from performing. The Perth skyline viewed from the Swan River This article is about the metropolitan area of Perth, Western Australia. ... Capital Sydney Government Constitutional monarchy Governor Professor Marie Bashir Premier Morris Iemma (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 50  - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05)  - Product ($m)  $305,437 (1st)  - Product per capita  $45,153/person (4th) Population (End of March 2006)  - Population  6,817,100 (1st)  - Density  8. ...

Snowy now runs a rehearsal studio based in Jandakot, Western Australia.

The original group reunited for a warmly-received series of Australian concerts in 1986.

Discography

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Trivia

• In Joe Orton's book The Orton Diaries he describes meeting The Easybeats ("five very young and pretty boys") and Paul McCartney at Brian Epstein's house on 24 January 1967.

• George Young is the older brother of Angus Young and Malcolm Young

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External links

• The Easybeats at MusicBrainz
• Albert Music: The Easybeats