Howard Shawcross interviewed by John Bannister in the Perth Independent Music project [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 4281015
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Shawcross, Howard, 1951-, interviewee
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research, personal copies and public use.
- Description:
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- 2007
- 4 sound files (ca. 250 min.)
- Series:
- Perth Independent Music project.
- Summary:
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Howard Shawcross talks about his family background; early childhood memories from Santa Monica, USA; music and his father's influence; moving to London, following the death of his mother; living with grand parents; radio influences and celebrities; his schooling; emigrating to Australia, arriving in Perth (1963); Johnny O'Keefe; The Beatles; Top 40; Peter Holland; his favourite artists of the era; local record shops in Perth; attending University; getting his first Hofner bass guitar; concerts he attended; The Bakery; musical influences, bands etc.; his first experiences of pub gigs, The Elks; Last Chance Café; the 1970's scene; financial gains for cover bands; the gig circuit; day jobs; local entrepreneurs; first single (demo); cutting records and recording studios; inspiration for lyrics and events; Darrel Todd (Manager); going professional; rehearsals; travelling over to the East Coast; the 'roadies'; band equipment; the difference in audiences, Sydney to Perth; University shows; touring; drugs and alcohol; booking agents; returning to Perth (1976-1977); The Elks success and band members; the Zar brothers; punk influences, punk and new wave bands (1978-1979).
Shawcross speaks about Community radio RTR 6uvsfm; the Melbourne music scene; Countdown, Molly Meldrum and Denise Drysdale; Donny Sutherland; Perth bands; David Sinclair; Mark Moffat (Space Invaders); Tim Mclean; Michael Fagan; Dave Brewer; clothing for the band; the band break up; bands making it then and now; band management; The Elks (1981); joining the Public service; the music scene in Sydney (1982); Countdown, MTV and Rage (TV programs); video clips; CD'S; film clips; playing in different bands and the work available; Paul Kelly; the Perth scene then and now; the success of Perth performers, The Waifs, John Butler and Eskimo Joe; Disco, DJ days (1980's); Dave Warner; Howard Johnstone; Johnny Leopard; The Jackels in Perth; Paul McCarthy; debt and making a living; cover bands; the roots scene; the jazz scene in Perth; the disappearing venues, the decline in hotels; the benefits of modern technology; Dom Mariani; Nick Shepherd; Joe Strummer (The Clash); the music press in Perth; journalistic jobs; the Perth independent scene today; available venues; new liquor licensing laws; door charges; putting a successful band together; the importance of touring.
- Notes:
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- Recorded during October and November, 2007 in Perth, W.A.
- Digital master available National Library of Australia;
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Timed summary (14 p.) and uncorrected transcript (typescript, 114 leaves).
- Subject:
- Occupation:
- Musicians
- Other authors/contributors:
- Bannister, John (William John Egerton), 1967-, interviewer
- Related Records:
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This belongs to the Perth Independent Music project.
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- Until 2077 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 2007
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