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"The Fabulous Thunderbirds" popped up in my rotation today, so I thought I'd bump this post of mine from '20. I really, really, love "Wrap Up It". A very cool band.

This show is looking like it could become a cult classic for "our kind".

Ha! Yes! Classic movie I discovered on VHS when I was about 10. There's another similar classic movie called "The Groove Tube" I discovered around the same time. I remember watching Kentucky Fried Movie when my mum walked past the TV during one of the raunchy scenes. She wasn't happy.

Yep, that could be the number 1.

I don't know what I was thinking. This should've been the first track I posted. I Salute you all!

Not available in my Country mate. What was it?

Another obvious, but very worthy inclusion. Without these guys we might not be here today.

I'm not gonna be a Fauci apologist, but yeah, his family being threatened is not cool.

Here's a couple of Aussie bands you might not know Cody. Both created by Legendary Aussie muso, Joe Camilleri. Back in 1979 "Jo Jo Zep and the Falcons" had two huge hits that I'm sure all Aussies here have fond memories of (I've posted them first). Then, in the late 80s/early 90s he wisely decided to form a band with the equally Legendary Vicka and Linda Bull called "The Black Sorrows". Another much loved Aussie band. I don't think many non Aussies would have heard of "Jo Jo Zep and the Falcons", but "The Black Sorrows" may have had some international success, I don't know, but what I do know, is that "Never Let Me Go" is a kick arse track! These eight tracks were a huge part of the soundtrack of my life.

C'mon DP. This is a troll post, surely.

Thanks for that mate.

I really hope so, but I'm not optimistic.

Yeah, and he was instantly adopted by the crowd, echoing the iconic "crowd imitates Merv" action.

Forget mandatory double vaccination. It was just announced down here that certain workplace sectors will require mandatory booster shots. That's just the start and of course, it will end up being mandatory booster shots for all. FFS!, I don't have any more testicles to give! I guess I couldn't really accept or believe it and i've probably been naive, but the last couple of days have really driven home to me the fact that none of us actually have any rights whatsoever. We have found ourselves in a position where we are truly at the mercy of the powers that be and it's not a localized thing. This shit is Worldwide.

It wouldn't surprise me.

One for the Aussies and Brits. Boxing Day, MCG, Ashes Test 3, Day 3. Scott Boland's 6 for 7 will go down in history. As usual, I find the rule of thumb when watching Cricket is, As soon as you walk away from the TV, a wicket is taken. I saw him take his first wicket on day 3 and decided to go to the supermarket and get supplies to spend the rest of the day watching Cricket. I returned within an hour and it was all over. The end of day 2 was sensational enough, but day 3 was beyond Epic! Again, only the Aussies, Poms and other Cricketing Nations understand. BTW, I live about 15 minutes away from a small nondescript regional Aussie Town called "Sunbury", which is the birthplace of "The Ashes". Again, only as above.

A lot of great acts I know (great to see Firehouse get a shout out), but also a lot of acts I don't know. I'll have to investigate. Thanks for the post.

Yeah, if they're going for more of a "Blood From Stone" vibe then I'm also excited.

Teer - Devil In Your Eyes. Killer track that just popped up from a great youtube channel I'm subscribed to called "Hard Rock Heaven 2" I checked the HH database and there's an album from a band named "Teer", but it doesn’t contain this track, so I don't know if it's the same guys. My usual downloading sources came up empty. Anybody ever heard of these guys, or have the album? See what I did there Cody?

Very much appreciated BTW. That's a great album.

Here's a couple from "Outlaws & Moonshine". A great example of Hard Rock Country. A band that's featured in the HH database, but I could definitely see these tracks being performed by a current mainstream Country band/artist.

One from the "Little Caeser" debut, which I love and a couple of Legendary classics. The Def Leppard track may be contentious, but of course "Rocket" (being a great tribute track to earlier Rock acts). Is a play on "Rock It". BTW, its "We're fighting with the Gods of war" for those who are interested.

You assume wrong my friend. Being a Victorian, I grew up playing Aussie Rules.

Yeah, everything you're saying is right and I'm embarrassed by the coverage we're getting internationally. It's a bit biased using that Romanian player as an example though. We all know how much you love Kokk.

A great track from a KILLER Aussie album from 2021 that I'm sure will feature in the best of lists.