During the 60s live music was becoming increasingly popular, after The Beatles had left Australia boys started to create their own bands because of this strong British influence that The Beatles had brought to Australia.
In Australia alone, the Easybeats were the most successful band in the 60s due to their magnificent music sense and the way they can intrigue an audience. The Easybeats had fans screaming left, right and centre. Everyone in Australia loved The Easybeats and they became the most successful Australian band of the 60s. The Easybeats consisted completely of migrants. There were five members, George Young, migrant from Scotland, Stevie Wright, migrant from England, Gordon ‘Snowy’ Fleet, migrant also from England, Harry Vanda and Dick Diamonde, migrants from Netherlands. These five shaped pop culture forever making rock ‘n’ roll history. The Easybeats exemplified the impact of post war migration on Australian society, with the members being of influential musical nations background. Girls loved The Easybeats, similar to The Beatles. Many say that the Easybeats were poised to pave the way post-Beatlemania. Harry Vanda quotes "There was a desire to write our own songs and that was what set us apart" (Alberts, 2015). The group was determined to have a unique and original music style. Throughout their career they became more and more popular, selling 1 million records worldwide, and being awarded a gold disc. After their successful career they then went on to steer the career of AC/DC and many other celebrated rock bands. The Easybeats are seen as a turning point in Australian rock music, furthermore setting the foundation for international rock ‘n’ roll success. The Easybeats are undoubtedly one of the most impactful rock bands of the 60s and popular culture.
In Australia alone, the Easybeats were the most successful band in the 60s due to their magnificent music sense and the way they can intrigue an audience. The Easybeats had fans screaming left, right and centre. Everyone in Australia loved The Easybeats and they became the most successful Australian band of the 60s. The Easybeats consisted completely of migrants. There were five members, George Young, migrant from Scotland, Stevie Wright, migrant from England, Gordon ‘Snowy’ Fleet, migrant also from England, Harry Vanda and Dick Diamonde, migrants from Netherlands. These five shaped pop culture forever making rock ‘n’ roll history. The Easybeats exemplified the impact of post war migration on Australian society, with the members being of influential musical nations background. Girls loved The Easybeats, similar to The Beatles. Many say that the Easybeats were poised to pave the way post-Beatlemania. Harry Vanda quotes "There was a desire to write our own songs and that was what set us apart" (Alberts, 2015). The group was determined to have a unique and original music style. Throughout their career they became more and more popular, selling 1 million records worldwide, and being awarded a gold disc. After their successful career they then went on to steer the career of AC/DC and many other celebrated rock bands. The Easybeats are seen as a turning point in Australian rock music, furthermore setting the foundation for international rock ‘n’ roll success. The Easybeats are undoubtedly one of the most impactful rock bands of the 60s and popular culture.
Easybeats - Friday On My Mind, (2009), Youtube.