The Wild One
The Life and Times of Johnny O'Keefe
Published on 1. February 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
360 pages
978-1-86508-479-4 (ISBN)
Description
The roller-coaster story behind Johnny O'Keefe's conversion of his incredible drive, flair for showmanship and larrikin spirit into the creation of Australia's first rock and roll star. Dead at 43, after 30 hit singles and 28 albums, this biography reveals his life and influence.
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Person
Damian Johnstone first remembers hearing Johnny O'Keefe in 1959, as an 8 year old. In 1975, during Johnny O'Keefe's Melbourne tour two years before his death, they finally met. For 15 years Damian has been researching and writing on Johnny O'Keefe for fan magazines, ABC Radio specials and community radio.
Content
I Thank You1. Cry2. (You Hit the Wring Note) Billy Goat3. Wild One4. Shout5. Six O'Clock Rock6. She's My Baby - The American Dream7. I'm Still Alive8. I'm Counting On You9. Sing10. She Wears My Ring11. Be Careful Of Stones That You Throw12. The Sun's Gonna Shine Tomorrow13. We've Gotta Get Out Of This Place14. Confessions of a Lonely Man15. So Tough16. High Rollin' Man17. Mockingbird18. To Love Somebody19. Just A Closer Walk With TheeNotesDiscographyIndex