Lynda Nutter interviewed by John Bannister in the Perth Independent Music project [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 4366223
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Nutter, Lynda, 1955-, interviewee
- Online Access:
- National Library of Australia digital collection item.
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research, personal copies and public use.
- Description:
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- 2008
- 3 sound files (ca. 145 min.)
- Series:
- Perth Independent Music project.
- Summary:
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Lynda Nutter born 1955 speaks about coming to Australia; her early music influences; her musical talent; piano lessons; her first gig at age 23; the Hip Cats and John Clarke; Peter Crosbie; Johnnie Natural and the All Star Rhythm Aces; the Naturalettes; venues; Frank Zappa; seeing Split Enz concert; Punk scene in Perth; origins of The Dugites; Mike Gudinski; Ross Wilson; Shirley Strawn; Snakefish; The Crystals and the Ronnettes; Michael Young; disheartening experiences with record companies; Peter Crosbie's influence; writing songs for The Dugites; Gunther Berghofer; Paul Noonan; Phil Bailey; Bob Andrews production; the hit single 'Bruce'; Hernando's Hideaway; women in the scene; sustaining self as a musician; isolation of a band in Perth; Countdown; wanting to be superstars; Tim Woods; backing band for Dave Warner tour; signed to Deluxe; AC/DC; INXS supporting band; recording first album 'The Dugites'; videos and the image for the band; performing for Joe Cocker; Kathy Jennings; gigs; 'In Your Car' hit single; Spinal Tap; Bryan Ferry and the Venetian blinds; Michael Browning; the gold record; being recognised; Simon Townsend's Wonder World; Eurythmics.
Nutter talks about the final album 'Cut the talking'; Molly Meldrum; getting TV airplay; writing for the Academy of Performing Arts; the changes in sound and image; Elton John supporting tour; trying to please record companies; the single 'Waiting'; overseas markets; the rise and fall of support on tour; Radio support; the album 'West of the World'; the single 'Part of Me' having political Australian influences; Midnight Oil; the single 'No Money'; royalties; Juno and Me; making an album to sell overseas; debt worries; touring with Mondo Rock and Mental as Anything; inspired by Reg Mombassa antics; roadies antics; the band breaking up; changing directions and career; local bands; the Perth scene changing; dropping out of the music scene; having children; Bran Nue Day; Ernie Dingo; arts funding; the benefits of technology; management and overwork breaking up the band; Corrugation Road; Tommy Ramone and the show; Kathy Travers; Phil Bailey; writing new material; her future direction and music; Lynn Hazelton; her daughter performing in music; importance of music in society; looking back on her experience in the industry.
- Full contents:
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- Tells stories about: Performing with the Elks
- experiences on Countdown
- Bran Nue Day
- affirmation for the Aboriginal community.
- Notes:
- Recorded between April 2, 2008 and April 18, 2008 in Perth, W.A.
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Timed summary (9 p.) and uncorrected transcript (typescript, 94 leaves) available.
- 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 2078 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 2008
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