[28], During the late 1960s and into the 1970s, O'Keefe's personal life became increasingly busy. We have estimated Johnny O'Keefe's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets. This was followed by another support spot on the second all-star Big Show, which included The Crickets (with lead singer Buddy Holly on his first and only Australian tour), Jerry Lee Lewis and Paul Anka.During this period The Dee Jays also acted as the backing band for many of the international acts that Gordon toured, since they were at the time the only rock'n'roll band in the country who could read music. Sydney disc jockey Tony Withers was credited with helping to get radio airplay for the song but writer credits on subsequent versions often omit Withers, who later worked in the United Kingdom on pirate stations Radio Atlanta and, as Tony Windsor, on Radio London. His breakthrough came with his third release, a song called "I'm the Wild One." This seminal Australian rock song was covered in 1987 by Iggy Pop as "Real Wild Child." O'Keefe would be known as The Wild One throughout his career. [35], In January 1973 O'Keefe performed at the second Sunbury Pop Festival. Over the Mountain 6. Kendra Wilkinson cuts a casual figure while out with her son Hank Jr., 13, and eight-year-old daughter Alijah He was buried at Northern Suburbs Cemetery in Sydney. During his convalescence the TV show was renamed Sing, Sing, Sing and he was temporarily replaced as host by folk singer Lionel Long. [28], In the early hours of 27 June 1960, O'Keefe, Johnny Greenan and Greenan's wife Janice were driving back to Sydney from the Queensland Gold Coast. [31] The show was a major success, but this only added to his already hectic workload and increased the pressure on him. Feel free to contribute! These "Big Show" concerts were landmarks in Australian popular entertainment, being among the first tours to feature leading overseas rock'n'roll stars, including Little Richard, Bo Diddley, Buddy Holly and Jerry Lee Lewis; Gordon also toured many top jazz acts of the day, including the first visits to Australia by black jazz artists such as Louis Armstrong. O'Keefe and the Dee Jays quickly attracted a strong local following, due in large measure to O'Keefe's magnetic personality and his dynamic stage performances.O'Keefe's 'trademark' was his flamboyant stage attire, which included gold lame jackets and brightly coloured suits trimmed with fake fur. O'Keefe became a regular singer with the Merzi quintet and performed with them every Sunday at the charity shows they performed at the Bondi Auditorium. Johnny O'Keefe 1960s "O'Keefe was the promoter, singer, bouncer, door attendant, sold the ice creams, mixed the drinks and cleaned the halls, while working during the days at his father's furniture store. Johnny O'Keefe first met Bill Haley during his tour in 1957 in Australia. Live performances began to taper off. Fearing that O'Keefe might have to be replaced as compere, the Seven network renamed O'Keefe's TV show as Sing Sing Sing in February 1963 but its popularity continued.By late 1963, however, a new music trend from the UK known as Merseybeat was gaining momentum. The dance is on Saturday night. [citation needed], In February 1960 O'Keefe returned to the U.S. for a promotional tour, where he was promoted as "The Boomerang Boy", and much to his chagrin, O'Keefe was obliged to give boomerang throwing exhibitions. His popularity continued to decline and sales of his records fell. This was the band that supported a tour by Little Richard and his band. During his time at high school Johnny joined the school cadets, where he made good progress learning trumpet, and he (reluctantly) sang solo in the school choir. (Comfort) In My Heart 5. These drugs were treatment for his bipolar disorder. His father was Barry O'Keefe, a judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales. Johnny O'Keefe's life changed irrevocably after seeing and hearing Bill Haley singing "Rock Around the Clock" in the film Blackboard Jungle in June 1955. His daughter has a cameo in the TV movie bio about his life, Shout! record in their library, and they refused to play his new single "Wild One" - although a hastily issued version by NZ rocker Johnny Devlin was played. In December 1952 Dale and O'Keefe were called up for National Service. Synopsis: Woody (Tom Hanks) is stolen from his home by toy dealer Al McWhiggin (Wayne Knight), leaving Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen). Some of his hits include "Wild One" (1958), "Shout!" and "She's My Baby". [August 2003] His father, Barry O'Keefe, died in Sydney, Australia on 24 April 2014, aged 80. Move Baby Move 4. [citation needed] It was recorded at a 5-song session at Goldstar recording studios in Hollywood on 5 November 1959 ("She's My Baby", "It's Too Late", "Own True Self", "Ready For You" and "Come On and Take My Hand"). 2 straight and 6 curve HO Fastrack style. Rate. En esa lnea, Valdivia y Arnguiz se encontraron sorpresivamente con Bolsonaro. They commenced in 1987. R | 96 min | Action, Drama, War. O'Keefe and the Dee Jays' first major break was a support spot on Lee Gordon's first "Big Show" rock'n'roll tour, which starred Little Richard, Gene Vincent, and Eddie Cochran. Johnny was stationed at Richmond in western Sydney, and served his six-month period in two blocks, from December-February 1952 and December-February 1953. He was raised as a Catholic and attended the local Catholic primary school, followed by secondary schooling at Waverley College in nearby Waverley.[3]. According to Ian McFarlane, Liberty offered to pay $5 to anyone who could throw further than the singer, but they had to pay out many times at one exhibition when O'Keefe turned up drunk.O'Keefe undertook a gruelling tour that visited 35 states, but he made little impact, although "She's My Baby" reputedly sold more than 100,000 copies in the USA, and the flipside, "It's Too Late" briefly reached #1 in New Orleans. He blacked out and woke three days later to find himself in a psychiatric hospital. Many of these outfits were made for him by Sydney 'showbiz' costumier Len Taylor, although one famous red suit trimmed with leopard-print velvet cuffs and lapels (now in the collection of the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney) was reputedly made by his mother Thelma.At the time Casch joined the band, they were promoting their own dances at local venues such as the Balmain Workingmen's Institute and Stone's Cabaret. tflight", "Johnny O'keefe - television - A Sydneybiz.com project", Hello Ego! O'Keefe's face was smashed and Johnny Greenan was thrown out of the car, landing six metres away on the highway, causing a fractured vertebra and loss of front teeth; Janice Greenan suffered a severe concussion. His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. Anxious not to lose face, Taylor auditioned O'Keefe and signed him to the label.O'Keefe's debut single (issued as a 78rpm record), "You Hit The Wrong Note, Billy Goat" b/w "The Chicken Song", was released in July 1957 but it failed to chart and sold poorly, as did the follow-up, "Love Letters In The Sand" which O'Keefe later described as the worst record of his career.By this time O'Keefe had become a close friend of Lee Gordon and their popularity really took off when O'Keefe and the Dee Jays were installed as the featured support act for Gordon's famous "Big Show" concert bills at the Sydney Stadium. Besides being a great showman himself, he is also credited for nurturing other Australian talent, like Barry Stanton and Lonnie Lee. ", O'Keefe married Marianne Renate Willimzik, a 23-year-old hairdresser, at St Therese's Catholic Church, Dover Heights, on 2 August 1958. (The recording had to be on a Saturday afternoon because Johnny was working in his father's furniture shop in the morning and during the week - and, of course, you couldn't work on a Sunday in the fifties.) He was born in Ambon in 1924, grew up in Aceh and Jakarta, began playing guitar at an early age, and became a dedicated jazz musician. [10], He had already begun performing at dances and 'socials' while at high school, but his interest in music blossomed after he left school. It was this incident, according to Lou Casch, that inspired O'Keefe's signature tune, "Wild One". 1 hit with "Move Baby Move" in July 1963, and also "Shake Baby Shake" (#8, October 1963) and "Twist It Up" which reached No. Discover. After his second stint of National Service he began singing with Merzi two nights a week, playing at university college dances, 21st birthdays and private parties and Merzi also managed to get O'Keefe a regular spot on the 2UW live radio show Saturday Night Dancing. In 1986 the Seven Network produced the successful 'docu-drama' mini-series based on his life, Shout! Being unable to read or memorise the script, the young O'Keefe improvised his part.The young O'Keefe was intelligent and perceptive, with a great sense of humour, although his school grades fluctuated due to his misbehaviour and the fact that he was easily distracted; Sydney radio personality Gary O'Callaghan, who was a classmate, later recalled that O'Keefe was often in trouble. O'Keefe was married and has three children. "At the time, rock 'n' roll and its followers in Sydney often found themselves at odds with non-aficionados. Tune into Johnny O'Keefe album and enjoy all the latest songs harmoniously. [citation needed] He spent several days confined in a straitjacket and heavily medicated, but by chance he encountered a staff member who had recently arrived from Australia who recognised him and was able to confirm his identity. O'Keefe made his stage debut at the age of four when he played the role of 'Dopey' in the Waverley College production of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs". Besides being a great showman himself, he is also credited for nurturing other Australian talent, like Barry Stanton and Lonnie Lee. He was raised as a Catholic and attended the local Catholic primary school, followed by secondary schooling at Waverley College in nearby Waverley.Johnny had a solid musical background and listened to the radio almost constantly at home although he did not often sing around the house. Free postage. Haley was impressed by O'Keefe, giving him a song to record ("You Hit The Wrong Note, Billy Goat") and recommending him to Ken Taylor, A&R manager of leading local record company Festival Records. These "Big Show" concerts were landmarks in Australian popular entertainment, being among the first tours to feature leading overseas rock'n'roll stars, including Little Richard, Bo Diddley, Buddy Holly and Jerry Lee Lewis; Gordon also toured many top jazz acts of the day, including the first visits to Australia by black jazz artists such as Louis Armstrong, who had been prevented from touring Australia in previous years because of the White Australia Policy. Born in Sydney on 19 January 1935, Johnny O'Keefe became the undisputed King of Australian rock and roll. Johnny O'Keefe Born 19 January 1935, Bondi Junction, NSW, Australia Died 6 October 1978, Sydney, NSW, Australia Member of The Dee Jays Also Known As John Michael O'Keefe [birth name], J.O'K, J'OK, J.O.K. [citation needed], It was around this time that O'Keefe finally parted ways with his backing group the Dee Jays, as he devoted more and more time to TV. Hosting 'Deal or no Deal" on Channel 7 Network, Australia. JOHNNY O'KEEFE Rare 1961 Aust Only 7" OOP Leedon Single "I'm Counting On You" AU $39.95 AU $5.00 postage JOHNNY O'KEEFE Mockingbird & She's my baby 7" 45 record + juke box title strip AU $8.99 AU $6.00 postage or Best Offer SPONSORED JOHNNY O'KEEFE - SO TOUGH - 7" 45 VINYL RECORD - 1972 AU $8.00 AU $3.50 postage or Best Offer SPONSORED By this time he was reaching the limits of his physical and mental endurance. This became his first hit in March 1958, peaking at No. Debut como actor en 1997 al aparecer en un cortometraje educativo y . [28], O'Keefe doggedly continued recording new singles during the later 1960s, but only three made it into the Top 40 "Sun's Gonna Shine Tomorrow"(#38, May 1966), "Be Careful of Stones That You Throw" (#28, August 1966) and a re-release of "She's My Baby" which reached No. La influencer comparti una de registros audiovisuales del expresidente brasileo, quien estaba rodeado de personas que buscaban tomarse . 2. AU $10.95 postage. "I'm Counting on You" became his second No. 32 in December 1963. Director: Uwe Boll | Stars: Michael Par, Wilson Bethel, Mitch Eakins, Erik Eidem. One of the biggest personal blows O'Keefe suffered albeit one for which he was primarily responsible was the breakdown of his marriage and the bitter 1966 divorce from his long-suffering wife Marianne, whom he had married in 1958, which resulted in him being denied access to their three children.During 1969 O'Keefe toured Vietnam to entertain Australian troops stationed there. [citation needed], His run of Australian hits continued in spite of his mounting personal problems. JOHNNY O'KEEFE Inducted on November 5, 1978 Johnny O'Keefe was born in Garfield in 1909. Johnny was stationed at Richmond approximately 50 kilometres (31mi) North-West of Sydney, and served his six-month period in two blocks, from DecemberFebruary 1952 and DecemberFebruary 1953. To cover his US failure he bought a bright red imported 1959 Plymouth Belvedere on hire purchase and began touring relentlessly up and down the east coast of Australia to pay off the car and replenish his finances, returning to Sydney every Saturday to present Six O'Clock Rock. O'Keefe and the Dee Jays quickly attracted a strong local following. Up to this point he had performed for free, simply to gain experience, but his first paid engagement as a singer was as a Johnny Ray impersonator, performing on the Bathurst radio station 2BS, for which he was paid 17 plus expenses. Often referred to by his initials, "J.O.K." or by his nickname, "The Wild One". Died. [citation needed] Given the severe head injuries he had sustained in the car crash, it is also possible that O'Keefe was suffering from undiagnosed neurological trauma which may have affected his personality and contributed to his later mental health and drug issues, and these problems were undoubtedly exacerbated by his heavy drug and alcohol use. MC Paul Hogan introduced him as a "newcomer" and urged the crowd to "give him a go", and although he was at first greeted with some jeering and booing, by the end of his set he had completely won over the crowd.[35]. : A Personal Journey Through the World of Broadcasting, 50 Greatest Australian Artists of All Time #39: Johnny O'Keefe, Australian Recording Industry Association, Johhny O'Keefe and Australian Rock 'n' Roll at Perth Capitol Theatre, Biography in the Australian Dictionary of Biographies Online Edition, "The Ambonese Connection: Lou Casch, Johnny O'Keefe and the Development of early Australian rock and roll" by Peter Cox, 25th Anniversary Tribute to Johnny O'Keefe, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Johnny_O%27Keefe&oldid=1126150475, Special Gold Award for '20 years service to the Industry', This page was last edited on 7 December 2022, at 20:29. Johnny O'Keefe died six days later, on 6 October 1978, from a heart attack induced by an accidental overdose of prescribed drugs. John O'Keefe, in full John Michael O'Keefe, (born November 18, 1939, New York City, New York, U.S.), British-American neuroscientist who contributed to the discovery of place cells in the hippocampus of the brain and elucidated their role in cognitive (spatial) mapping. The enterprising O'Keefe was involved in every aspect of the group's career including hiring the halls, placing ads in the local newspapers and putting up posters. SPONSORED. O'Keefe's last public appearance was on Seven Network's Sounds program, taped on 30 September 1978. A local band, the Dee Jays with vocalist Johnny O'Keefe, was chosen as the supporting act. [15], Recognising Johnny's potential, Merzi began tutoring him on piano, encouraging him to broaden his repertoire and helping him to refine his stagecraft. The Legend of The Wild One, with book by John-Michael Howson, David Mitchell and Melvyn Morrow and featuring music made famous by O'Keefe and other hits of the 1950s. Johnny sings his No 1 Hit Song on the Johnny O'Keefe Show Oct. '61 On 14 February 1975 (St Valentine's Day) at the Masonic Hall, Waverley, O'Keefe married for the second time to Maureen Joan Maricic, a 29-year-old fashion consultant. In 1959, Lee Gordon contracted O'Keefe to perform and be filmed in his film 'RocknRoll', a live filming of one Lee Gordon's 'Rock'n'Roll Spectacular' shows that travelled nationally during that year. O'Keefe was alienated by the new developments in pop music, and he later described this period as "the biggest downer in my career".Another major blow to O'Keefe was the sudden death of his partner and friend Lee Gordon, who died from a heart attack in London on 7 November 1963.O'Keefe's last major hit of the Sixties came in April 1964 (two months before the Beatles toured Australia) when "She Wears My Ring" reached #2 on the singles chart. [citation needed] Within a few months the emergence of the new wave of guitar/vocal groups led by the Beatles and the Rolling Stones ushered in a new era in popular music, and their advent signalled the start of a rapid decline in O'Keefe's career. Johnny O'Keefe's income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. Further improvemen. At their first meeting O'Keefe played Casch a selection of rock'n'roll records and asked him to imitate the guitar playing, which he was easily able to do. At that time the NZBC had a monopoly on radio, they had only one J.O'K. 12 in Sydney) and "I Ain't Gonna Do It" b/w "Could This Be Magic? [34], From 1968 onwards O'Keefe devoted most of his time to performing on the burgeoning Australian club and cabaret circuit, and aside from the 1969 live LP Live on the Gold Coast, his only album releases were compilations of past hits, mostly issued on Festival's budget label Calendar. John O'Keefe Biographical Early Years I was born in November 1939 in Harlem, New York to Irish immigrant parents and grew up in the South Bronx. He realised immediately that this was the style of music he wanted to perform, and from this point on he dedicated himself single-mindedly to becoming a rock 'n' roll singer and a star. The pattern of dynamic performance leading to overwork, depression and breakdown was repeated for the next ten years. Directed By: Ash Brannon, John Lasseter, Lee Unkrich. Published: 21:26 EST, 4 June 2014 | Updated: 06:42 EST, 5 June 2014. Log In or Sign Up John Keefe See Photos John Keefe See Photos Profile @john.keefe3 Works at Keefe Clinic John Keefe See Photos John Keefe See Photos John Keefe See Photos John Keefe See Photos John Keefe et She's my Baby [1].Au cours de ses vingt ans de carrire, O'Keefe a sorti plus de cinquante singles, 50 EP et 100 albums. Peter Cox on the outlandish outfits that defined Australia's rock 'n' roll rebel. His decision to try his luck in the USA was strongly opposed by his friend and mentor Lee Gordon but the ever-ambitious O'Keefe had already set his sights on breaking into the American market, and in L.A. he met with record executive Mickey Shaw who introduced him to executives of Liberty Records.In February 1960 O'Keefe returned to the U.S. for a promotional tour, where he was promoted as "The Boomerang Boy", and much to his chagrin, O'Keefe was obliged to give boomerang throwing exhibitions. He then attended high school at Christian Brothers College - Waverly, leaving in 1951 at the ripe old age of 16. The tenacious O'Keefe performed his routine no matter how small the audience, sometimes braving the rotten eggs and fruit thrown at him by local louts.After his second stint of National Service he began singing with Merzi two nights a week, playing at university college dances, 21st birthdays and private parties and Merzi also managed to get O'Keefe a regular spot on the 2UW live radio show Saturday Night Dancing. O'Keefe and the Dee Jays' first major break was a support spot on Lee Gordon's first "Big Show" rock'n'roll tour, which starred Little Richard, Gene Vincent, and Eddie Cochran. His parents were both good singers, his mother was an excellent pianist and his father occasionally played in a jazz band.O'Keefe made his stage debut at the age of four when he played the role of 'Dopey' in the Waverley College production of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs". 98/32/2 Suit, performance costume, wool / rayon / synthetic velvet, used by Johnny O'Keefe, made by Thelma O'Keefe, Australia, 1957-1958 The red suit was likely made by Johnny's mother, Thelma O'Keefe, in the late 1950s. By the late 1970s O'Keefe had become a heavy consumer of a wide range of drugs, and he reportedly carried a briefcase containing a large quantity of many types of prescription medications. They opened a boutique, J. O'K Creations, at Paddington in 1978. O'Keefe took the staid NZ music scene by storm, although he was banned from playing at some halls[26] and faced problems getting airplay. O'Keefe is the proud son of Janja O'Keefe and Barry O'Keefe. In December 1952 Dale and O'Keefe were called up for National Service. While the front of the large car bore the brunt of the very severe impact, all three were seriously injured. John Michael O'Keefe n le 19 janvier 1935 Bondi Junction en Nouvelle Galle du Sud et mort le 6 octobre 1978 Sydney, est un chanteur de rock 'n' roll australien. Trivia (5) Nephew of legendary Australian Rock and Roll singer Johnny O'Keefe. Fastrac 45 deg crossovers NIB. 1933). He was born in Sydney on 19th January 1935 and in a career that spanned 20 years he released over 50 singles, 50 EP's and 100 albums. John Michael O'Keefe n le 19 janvier 1935 Bondi Junction en Nouvelle Galle du Sud et mort le 6 octobre 1978 Sydney, est un chanteur de rock 'n' roll australien. Eventually JOK was replaced by a more sedate Johnny Rebb and the Rebels at The Leichhardt Dance. [34], In January 1967, O'Keefe compered a new TV show called Where The Action Is. However the follow-up single charted significantly lower, peaking at a modest #30, and titles of the two songs seemed, in retrospect, to presage the downturn in O'Keefe's career the A-side, "Rock'n'Roll Will Stand" was backed by a cover of the Shirelles' "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? [43], The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. O'Keefe's last major hit of the Sixties came in April 1964 (two months before the Beatles toured Australia) when "She Wears My Ring" reached No. [citation needed], Although he had helped the careers of many of his rock'n'roll contemporaries, O'Keefe was resistant to the changes in pop music and made himself unpopular amongst the new groups by banning "long-haired" acts (such as The Missing Links) from appearing on Sing, Sing, Sing. make. O'Keefe, whose hits include Wild One also a global smash for Iggy Pop in 1986 Shout and She's My Baby, was Australia's first rock'n'roll star, enjoying success here and overseas. All user-contributed text on this page is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. He scored another hit in late 1959 with his first Leedon single, "Swanee River" / "The Steady Game" (#12, Oct. 1959).Boosted by his TV profile, O'Keefe's next two singles became two of the biggest and most enduring hits of his career. 4. b/w "Peek-A-Boo" (#12, March 1959) and "Why Do They Doubt Our Love?" Some of his hits include "Wild One" (1958), "Shout!" and "She's My Baby". In his twenty-year career, O'Keefe released over fifty singles, 50 EPs and 100 albums. [23] This was followed by another support spot on the second all-star Big Show, which included The Crickets (with lead singer Buddy Holly on his first and only Australian tour), Jerry Lee Lewis and Paul Anka. Luckman, Susan 2001, '"What are they raving on about? 4 in November. During this period The Dee Jays also acted as the backing band for many of the international acts that Gordon toured, since they were at the time the only rock'n'roll band in the country who could read music. O'Keefe's trademark was his flamboyant stage attire, which included gold lam jackets and brightly coloured suits trimmed with fake fur. Johnny O'Keefe became the first Australian pop star to chart. He is a nephew of the Australian rock and roll singer Johnny O'Keefe. who is johnny o'keefe sonduck jerky dog treats recall. Johnny O'Keefe, Australia's first and most enduring rock star, died in St Vincent's Hospital last night. Casch's contribution to O'Keefe's sound, both live and on record, was considerable. It was produced and broadcast by the newly-opened Channel TEN-10 and filmed at various outdoor locations around Sydney, and O'Keefe released a 'spin-off' album also titled Where The Action Is during the year, but the series was not successful and budget problems and low ratings led to its cancellation in November 1967.From 1968 onwards O'Keefe devoted most of his time to performing on the burgeoning Australian club and cabaret circuit, and aside from the 1969 live LP Live On The Gold Coast, his only album releases were compilations of past hits, mostly issued on Festival's budget label Calendar.O'Keefe doggedly continued recording new singles during the later 1960s, but only three made it into the Top 40 "Sun's Gonna Shine Tomorrow"(#38, May 1966), "Be Careful Of Stones That You Throw" (#28, August 1966) and a re-release of "She's May Baby" which reached #22 in August 1969. [27], "She's My Baby" had been recorded in Los Angeles with producer Snuff Garrett during O'Keefe's first visit to the United States in October 1959. Radio personality Harry Griffiths, who met O'Keefe at this time, remembered him as "a bad-tempered ratbag" who often argued with Merzi, although Merzi commented that they never clashed over music.Recognising Johnny's potential, Merzi began tutoring him on piano, encouraging him to broaden his repertoire and helping him to refine his stagecraft. He matriculated in 1951, gaining an 'A' in French and a 'B' in English, mathematics, physics and economics. Visit RYM: Best of 2022 for our special year-end feature with member reviews. [citation needed] On the business front, he signed a new contract with Festival at the end of 1969 and continued to record and release singles, but it was not until July 1972 that he finally scored another hit with a re-recorded version of 1958 hit "So Tough", which reached No. [42], In December 2020, O'Keefe was listed at number 39 in Rolling Stone Australia's "50 Greatest Australian Artists of All Time" issue. In early 1974 he scored his last big hit with a version of the old Inez and Charlie Foxx hit "Mockingbird", recorded as a duet with vocalist Margaret McLaren. 2 on the singles chart. According to Lou Casch, they backed acts including Chuck Berry, The Everly Brothers, Fabian, Tab Hunter, Jimmie Rodgers and Ricky Nelson, and on his 1960 tour, Nelson was booed by fans of O'Keefe's whom he had reputedly planted in the audience. ": Temporary Autonomous Zones and Reclaiming the Streets', a clip from the film featuring O'Keefe performing 'Swanee River', "O'Keefe, John Michael (Johnny) (19351978)", "Wauchope Chamber of Commerce and Industry, The Timbertown", Cox, Peter (1996), "The Ambonese Connection: Lou Casch, Johnny O'Keefe and the Development of early Australian rock and roll" , "Johnny O'Keefe arrives in Sydney on a Fokker Friendship Airlines of NSW, the Greenans flew back to Sydney some days later. THE GREAT J.O.K - JOHNNY O'KEEFE (14 TRACKS, VINYL LP) AU $21.71. [39], In 1986, the Seven Network produced the successful 'docu-drama' mini-series based on his life, Shout! In a recent interview, Australian poet Robert Adamson - a one-time wild one himself - spoke about the music of his adolescence:"Johnny O'Keefe was the wildest thing I'd heard, he had a croaky. A new version of Last.fm is available, to keep everything running smoothly, please reload the site. The complete soundtrack is out now https://rocknroll1959.com/buy-the-soundtrack. Johnny's car crash, 1960 NFSA ID 1349308 Year 1966 Courtesy Nine Network Request access Access fees Summary In this clip, from a 1966 Bandstand special, Johnny talks to Brian Henderson about returning from his disappointing American tour and the lead-up to his horrific car crash in June 1960. You Devil; Police Academy; Protocol; Repo Man; The Ratings Game; Revenge of the Nerds; Rhinestone; Romancing the Stone; Splash; Surf II; Teachers; This Is Spinal Tap; The Census Taker . The Museum has in its impressive Johnny O'Keefe collection three suits Johnny wore for his performances. 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