Watch rare television footage, listen to music clips and oral history. The story of johnny okeefe tv miniseries 1985 imdb. It was produced and broadcast by the newly opened channel ten10 and filmed at various outdoor locations around sydney. Music profile for johnny okeefe, born 19 january 1935. John michael okeefe 19 january 1935 6 october 1978 was an australian rock and roll.
Johnny okeefe and the dee jays six oclock rock vol. The story of johnny okeefe new pal cult dvd robert caswell terry serio condition. See the new book johnny okeefe the facts lonnie lee. In his twentyyear career, okeefe released over fifty singles, 50 eps and 100 albums.
Johnny okeefe was the younger brother of australian jurist barry okeefe a former head of the new south wales icac and the uncle of comedian and tv presenter andrew okeefe. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. My fight for truth in the era of fake news okeefe, james on. Shout is a two part 200 minute epic musical biography on the life and career of iconic australian rock and roll star johnny okeefe. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the us or from the uk, depending on stock availability. From awardwinning author molly okeefe comes a wonderfully written contemporary romance about second chances at life and at love. Shout the story of johnny okeefe edgars books and news. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. This films allinclusive original title was shout story of johnny okeefe. We have resumed very limited warehouse and shipping operations. Thelma was born in 1906, in waverley, nsw, australia.
From his 1950s teen years as a hyperactive stage performer in pubs and kids clubs through the massive stadium stage shows of 195960 organized by shyster entrepreneur lee gordon now there is a film bio begging to be made to okeefes second. This site is a gift from his friends, to all those who want to know more about the true real wild child or wild one johnny okeefe and australian music history. Even by the standards of rock and roll in the late 50s, johnny okeefe s the wild one is a fairly innocuous song. Okeefe founded a rock band with dave owens, the dee jays, in 1956. Get the best deals on johnny okeefe vinyl records when you shop the largest online selection at. Written by someone who was his friend and peer, lonnie lee. The wild one by johnny okeefe australias first rockn. Australian jurist barry okeefe a former head of the new south wales icac. Johnny okeefe the facts 32 glossy pages of the facts about. This is not a forum for general discussion of the articles subject put new text under old text. Nice tribute biography of johnny okeefe australias king of rocknroll. Johnny okeefe born january 19 1935, bondi junction, new south wales, australia died october 6 1978.
He now knew what style of music he wanted to pursue, something new called. Johnny okeefe biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Recent information from the okeefe family reveals that it was made by. Johnny okeefe and the dee jays discography australia. Witness the explosive energy, the suppressed passion, the rising drug culture, the corrupt innocence of a period that brought the king tragically to an early death. Okeefe s tenure with six oclock rock ended in mid1961, and in october he moved to atn7 as compere of the johnny okeefe show.
Buy a discounted paperback of johnny okeefe online from australias leading. His its too late made number one in new orleans, but okeefe was having too good a time and turned up at several promotional events just a little under the weather. Johnny okeefe was one of kind, and absolutely ours. There were new sounds in the air, dominated by groups like the beatles, and local acts like billy thorpe and the aztecs. Happy birthday to johnny okeefe, australias wild one. In 1962 johnny commenced his new tv show on the 7 network in those days mostly sydney and melbourne.
A local band, the dee jays with vocalist johnny okeefe, was chosen as the supporting act. Johnny okeefes family album reveals stars personal side. Complete song listing of johnny okeefe on johnny okeefe songs list covid19. This collection of photographs is significant because it belonged to johnny okeefe and documents his career. Helen reddy hosts this documentary of australian pop star johnny okeefe. Australias first king of rocknroll, his massive influence still looms large on the australian entertainment landscape. To mark the 40th anniversary of johnny okeefes big comeback at the legendary sunbury festival in 1973, a new biography has just been released. John okeefe is the author of as long as you wish 3. The story of johnny okeefe new pal cult dvd robert caswell terry serio. Okeefe compered a new tv show called where the action is.
An elemental force present at the creation of australian rock n roll, johnny okeefe converted incredible drive, a tremendous flair for showmanship and a comic spirit into status as this countrys first rock star, and, two decades after his death, a national icon. Okeefe was also a radio and television entertainer and presenter often referred to by his initials j. The story of johnny okeefe new pal cult dvd robert. The daughter of the late australian rocknroll legend johnny okeefe has opened the family photo album to show rare glimpses of the trailblazing stars personal side. Tough, pushy, passionate and desperate to be loved, sydneys johnny okeefe in the 50s fought his way to the top to become the king. John okeefe, in full john michael okeefe, born november 18, 1939, new york city, new york, u. Rather than retell the story of his ascent, decline and early death, which is well documented, this essay focuses on the role of costume in the formation of his stage persona. Ok was partly responsible for starting the australian rock industry. Johnny okeefe news newspapers books scholar jstor january 2018 learn how and when to remove this template message. Johnny okeefe was born on month day 1935, at birth place, to raymon moran okeefe and thelma edna sarah okeefe born kennedy. Loretta barnard is a freelance writer and editor who has authored four nonfiction books, been a contributing writer to a wide range of reference books and whose essays have been published across a number of platforms. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards.
He was born in bondi junction, new south wales, on 19 january 1935. John okeefe britishamerican neuroscientist britannica. Australias first rock n roll star, okeefe 19351978 posse. Johnny okeefe came back to australia with nothing much to show for his adventure and empty pockets.
Shout the story of johnny okeefe 1985 rotten tomatoes. Victoria baker, the penniless widow of a disgraced financier, is ready to stand up, be counted, and make a new li. Click here to start a new topic please sign and date your posts by typing four tildes new to wikipedia. An elemental force present at the creation of australian rock n roll, johnny okeefe converted incredible drive, a tremendous flair for showmanship and a larrikin spirit into status a. John michael okeefe was an australian rock and roll singer whose career began in the 1950s. Relive the life and music of the wild one australias king of rocknroll, johnny okeefe. The photographs of a young okeefe appear to be quite rare. It consists of publicity images and performance shots of okeefe. Lovingly compiled by johnnys mother thelma over 12 years 19541965, their 578 pages are a rich resource for fans and researchers alike. Johnny okeefe had been performing in talent shows, mainly doing impersonations of johnny ray singing songs such as crying and the little white cloud that cried complete with prop glasses filled with water to make artificial tears. Began his career in the mid to late 1950s when, together with american born entrepreneur lee gordon 2, he pioneered rocknroll in australia.
An elemental force present at the creation of australian rock n roll, johnny okeefe converted incredible drive. Weve got you covered with the buzziest new releases of the day. His eye for talent, ear for hit songs and mouth for the gift of the gab, not only helped himself but many. His father alderman ray okeefe was mayor of waverley council in the early 1960s. Johnny okeefe born january 19 1935, bondi junction, new south wales, australia died october 6 1978, sydney, australia was an australian rocknroll singer. Back home, okeefe continued to have hit singles, and fronted channel 7s johnny okeefe show, but by the end of 1963, his popularity was on the wane. Johnny okeefe is recognised as the pioneer of australian rock n roll music he was born in sydney on 19th january 1935 and in a career that spanned 20 years he released over 50 singles, 50 eps and 100 albums. The download links included in these posts are for evaluation purposes only. Although okeefe suffered as many breakdowns as he did breakthroughs, he played a huge role in establishing the multimillion dollar australian music industry as we know it today. New biography of the wild one, johnny okeefe books and. Dipping into their pages, i found newspaper advertisements with johnny modelling and promoting the latest chunky knit cardigans from clan murray knitwear. His its too late made number one in new orleans, but okeefe was having too good a time and turned up at several promotional events just a little under the. Watch rare television footage, listen to music clips and oral history interviews, and browse two immense scrapbooks that were lovingly compiled by johnnys mother thelma from 1954 to 1965.