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Australian's Musical Contribution Internationally
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Johnny O'Keefe
In 1956 Johnny O'Keefe and Dave Owens formed the 'Dee Jays' O'Keefe with the 'Dee Jays' wrote 'wild one' which was the first Australian rock band/song to reach the national charts. -
The EasyBeats
The Easybeats were an Australian rock band who formed in the 60's. This band were considered to be one of the most influential bands as they had many songs that were considered energetic and catchy. The song 'Friday on my Mind' was so popular it became number 1 in Australia, 6 in England, 16 in United States and became a top 10 hit in Italy, France, Germany and Holland -
AC/DC FORM
AC/DC were a hard rock 'n roll band that was formed in Australia. AC/DC was one of the most popular bands internationally that came out of Australia. They're new sound of rock 'n roll was a new sensation that eventually changed the music that we hear today. AC/DC were so popular in the U.S that they sold 71 million albums there and became one of the top 5 selling bands in American Music History -
Midnight Oil
Midnight Oil were an Australian alternative rock band that formed in Sydney, 1976 but they're success was in the 80's. The Album 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 stayed in the Australian charts for over 2 years. In 1987 Midnight Oil made the album Disel and Dust became a hit worldwide. -
Men at Work
Men at Work are an Australian rock band that formed in 1978. The album 'Business as Usual' went straight to number 1 in Australia and New Zealand but didn't do much in the U.S. Men in Work released a single 'who could it be' became became number one on the Canadian charts and number 1 on America's Bill Board's album charts. In 1983 they had a single and a top ten album in the U.S and U.K -
INXS RELEASE THEIR FIRST ALBUM
INXS were a rock band that was formed in 1977 but only during the 80's did they become popular. The band's single 'What you need' climbed to number 11 in the U.S INXS' ,"Need You Tonight," "Devil Inside," "New Sensation," and "Never Tear Us Apart" made it to the U.S top ten. The popularity of INXS was huge as they made many international tours. -
Silverchair
Silverchair are an Australian alternative rock band that were formed in Newcastle, 1992. Silverchair has one over 21 ARIA awards which is the highest amount of rewards by a single band. They have sold over 6 million albums around the world and all 5 of their albums have made it to number 1 in Australia. -
Jet
Jet is an Australian Rock band that formed in Melbourne, 2001. Jet's Album Dirty Sweet sold out as they only had 1,000 albums and they saw that they had a big following in the U.K. Jet received 6 Aria awards and 1 nomination. -
Parkway Drive
Parkway drive were an Australian Metalcore band from Byron Bay who formed in 2002. Parkway Drive was influential and very big in the Australian metal scene as their songs and music was a new style that wasn't similar to anything in Australia. The music they play have influenced many bands and they have toured world wide because of the popularity of their songs. -
Gotye
In 2001 Gotye released a 4 track EP. Gotye's album Like Drawing Blood was voted as best album of 2006 by Triple J Australia. The song Somebody that I used to Know reached the top 10 in over 17 countries and number 1 in 6 countries
