In this episode, Chad welcomes Jon Williams, a long-time friend and music enthusiast originally from Australia. Jon shares his musical journey and his experience playing in bands. The duo dives into the history and impact of Australian rock music, discussing iconic bands like Cold Chisel, Midnight Oil, The Angels, and INXS. They explore the evolution from the early influences of American and British rock to the quintessential 'pub rock' scene of the 70s and 80s. Jon also provides insights into lesser-known but significant Australian artists, the challenges they faced in breaking into the U.S. market, and their lasting influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Jon’s Aussie Rock playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZBhtNrjHjrbMS3Jp3qCkd?si=ec9443db85824115
“Don’t Dream It’s Over” sequence from “The Americans”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kq85_l9OwQ4
Episode 28 playlist (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4FDzf4x9QNMkHHV2NrHQm4?si=24e525d770c44dcf
Episode 28 playlist (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmz7TgGjvb7OzfSh7xREkLyRIJBZOLhV
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
04:28 Exploring Australian Rock
08:31 Iconic Australian Bands
16:38 Challenges for Australian Bands
28:39 Split Enz and Crowded House
34:11 Midnight Oil: From Pub Rock to MTV Fame
36:24 Men at Work and the Struggles of Fame
40:18 Paul Kelly: The Bob Dylan of Australia?
48:09 The Hoodoo Gurus and Their Unique Name Origin
54:22 Neil Finn's Journey with Fleetwood Mac
57:31 Concluding Thoughts and Future Topics
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