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– Slim, Chronicler of the Bush A Tribute to The McKean Sisters Arch Kerr – pioneer record producer Australia's College of Country Music BICENTENNIAL CONCERT 1970 Brief History of the Golden Guitar Awards Country Music Capital Meets Music City History of the College of Country Music How Tamworth became Country Music Capital How the College of Country Music Works Narrative! Narrative! Narrative! Origins of the Tamworth Country Music Festival For more information Email info@historyofcountrymusic.com.au Disclaimer All matters relating to the conduct of this site remain under the total control of Max Ellis or his nominees who will endeavour to ensure the accuracy and balance of the content and proper conduct of the site but, subject to legal requirements, cannot be held responsible for any digression or non-compliance in respect of these matters. |
Bicentennial Concert One of the landmarks in the revival of country music after the long decades of Rock and Roll imposed obscurity was the famous concert Radio 2TM organised in Tamworth to celebrate Australia’s Bi centenary in 1970. A number of pioneers were brought out of retirement for the show. These included Smoky Dawson. Shirley Thoms, Buddy Bishop and Billy Blinkhorn. It was held in the Tamworth Town Hall on March 25th1970, and it’s line up of stars was :
Songwriters included :
Unfortunately only a few, poor photos exist from this landmark concert. If you have any pics or information please let us know. The photo here shows Smoky Dawson (left), Shirley Thoms and Buddy Bishop (click on the photo for a larger image). |
Slim Dusty & Joy McKean
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