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Rock and Roll Dance & Nostalgic Memorabilia Club Inc
Editor – Two Left Feet – [email protected]
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The past few months have been extremely busy for the new committee due to several key positions
remaining vacant, however the dance events and dates have been selected and are to be ratified at
the meeting on Thursday the 14th December. Once this has been completed the events will be
posted on our web page and face book page for general viewing.
The coordination of the club nights was left to Pauline Porch and Coral Williams to meet and develop
a format that would provide a suitable night for all genres of dance and to cater for the experienced
dancers as well as the learners. This will also be presented at the next meeting.
These two aspects form the basis of our club and without these tasks being completed then the club
ceases to exist. Thank you to the members who volunteered to get together and complete the
organisation of both tasks.
Our Christmas dance on the 9th December was well attended with 69 people enjoying themselves
to the beat of the band “The Zephyr Project”. A large number of people travelled from Bundaberg,
Rockhampton and Baffle Creek with past President Ross Tanner travelling from Brisbane. A huge
thank you to Geoff Peepall for organising this event and to all the volunteers who helped set up and
pack up. Without this support, the tireless few would develop burnout. I am a strong believer in one
person, one job. To this end, I ask that if any member has a particular skill set and would like to
volunteer to take on any task or aspect required to run the club without joining the committee,
please talk to me and we will try and accommodate you. Your contribution will be greatly
appreciated.
The Spring Dance was a good night, however numbers were down. While we have run with this
dance again next year, we may have to review holding a dance at this time of year if support of the
event does not improve. Again, thank you to the volunteers who stepped up in the absence of a
Dance Coordinator to get this event off the ground.
Our club numbers are extremely low and a recruitment drive needs to occur if the future of the club
is to be guaranteed. I have some ideas to present to the next meeting that may help to improve our
position.
In closing, I take this opportunity to thank the previous Committee for their hard work and
commitment to the club. I wish all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. If you are travelling,
please do take care on our roads, rest often and arrive safely. I look forward to continuing our
friendship when we resume on the 31st January.
Keep on rocking.
Keep Dancing
Barry
President
Just Rock Gladstone
Presidents Report December 2017
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Rockers, g’day once again and farewell to the 2017 rockin’ year. Strewth, where did the time go?
Old man time needs to apply the brakes and ease off on that making us age accelerator pedal. When
one approaches that ripe old age of 70, one certainly becomes more acutely aware of his mortality.
So, it demonstrates and emphasises that we all need to be up and doing and rockin’ whenever and
wherever we can. Still, aging isn’t all that bad, because if you are not, then you are already dead
and that is not an acceptable alternative for any of us that enjoys this rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle.
The 2017 year was ushered in, and what only seems like 5 minutes ago, and has now rocked on by
at a blinding rate of knots. In October, the AGM saw a new committee elected and those now
holding the reins are listed herein. As stated in the September edition, it is extremely doubtful
whether I can keep churning out the club magazine and this may very well, almost certainly be the
last. It covers the Ambrose dance and the Christmas dance, the last two events for finalising the
year. And just confirming that I have also elected to remove myself from the Events Coordinators
role as the club soldiers on into the 2018 year.
Thanks to all those who have thrown their hat into the ring and elected to serve on the committee
for the 2018 year, particularly those who have again elected to serve for another year and continue
to contribute to the wellbeing of the membership. These are special people so give them your
support, as they deliver and put in place some good things over the next 12 months.
Once more, may I express my thanks to the club for many years of enjoyment and for all the
friendships that have been forged within these magical confines. Margaret and I are still financial
members and will still participate in club events, but will intermittently be absentees from time to
time, as we try to squeeze in some travel, plus attend to other matters. Man it has been a great and
sometimes crazy ride and we have thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, and for my part, being on the
committee in various roles over many years has been a real buzz. Immensely satisfying.
Good luck to you all. We will see you around the traps, of that you can be assured. Also to our fellow
rockers at clubs in Rockhampton, Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, The Gippsland, Geelong and other places
in-between, and to the great bands that have performed for this club over many years, keep on
rockin’ and hang loose like a long necked goose. Cram as much music and dancing as you can into
your available time and what can only be described as a short life span on this neat blue marble we
call home. The rock ‘n’ roll activity that we enjoy and the company we keep in these circles truly
makes for an enjoyable life. It enriches us all, and in my view, will help one stay a little younger as
old man time chips away at plotting our demise. Rock ‘n’ roll can help stave off this inevitability.
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Rockers, since the AGM, a dedicated person for this role has not yet been appointed. So,
the committee, collectively, will be handling this aspect of the clubs activities and will be
planning events for the membership for the 2018 year. Plus, perhaps some person with a
creative flair may like to have a go at knocking out a club magazine, seeing that I will no
longer be able to manage that. So, please see Barry, Bruce, Pauline or Robyn if you would
be interested in pursuing this opportunity. Below is a consolidated calendar of the events
proposed for the Gladstone club, as well as those already in place for our sister CQ clubs.
The above listed events in grey as far as the dates, venues and any bands are
concerned are as yet to be ratified by your hard working committee.
YOU DON’T NEED NO PILLS, ROCK ‘N’ ROLL WILL CURE ALL YOUR ILLS
THIS WILL BE THE LAST TIME, SEE YA LATER ALLIGATOR
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President Barry
Maluga
Gladstone 0439780818 [email protected]
Vice Prezz Pauline
Porch
Gladstone 49790488 [email protected]
Treasurer Bruce
Williams
Tannum
Sands
49737463 [email protected]
Secretary Robyn
McMillan
Gladstone 0406755337 [email protected]
Events
Coordinator
Currently Vacant
(Collectively-The Committee)
Magazine Currently Vacant
Dance
Coordinator
Currently Vacant
(Collective committee members)
Camp
Quality Gig
The Committee
(Currently no incumbent)
Committee Bev
Mitchell
Calliope Email only [email protected]
Committee Wayne
Brewis Gladstone 0428236777 [email protected]
Committee Karen
Staples
Gladstone 0408189320 [email protected]
Since resigned (Now vacant)
Committee Coral
Williams
Tannum
Sands
49737463 [email protected]
Committee
Committee Muriel
Strahm
Gladstone 0409476923 [email protected]
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Rockers, google up THE ACE CAFÉ to get all the gen on the world’s coolest café.
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THE SONG THE ARTIST CHART POSITION
TOWER OF STRENGTH GENE McDANIELS 5
TRAVELIN’ MAN RICKY NELSON 1
TRIANGLE JANIE GRANT 29
THE TWIST CHUBBY CHECKER 1
WAIT A MINUTE THE COASTERS 37
THE WANDERER DION 2
WHAT A PARTY FATS DOMINO 22
WHAT A SURPRISE THE CRESTS 33
WHAT’D I SAY JERRY LEE LEWIS 30
WHO PUT THE BOMP BARRY MANN 7
WILD IN THE COUNTRY ELVIS PRESLEY 26
WOODEN HEART JOE DOWELL 1
Jack Bruce (John Symon Asher Bruce) - Died 25-10-2014 in Suffolk,
England - Liver disease ( Rock - Jazz - Blues ) Born 14-05-1943 in
Bishopbriggs, Lanarkshire, Scotland - Played bass, keyboards,
harmonica and cello and was a singer - (He did, "I'm Gettin Tired") -
Was a member of Cream (They did, "Sunshine Of Your Love" and
"Tales Of Brave Ulysses") and West, Bruce& Laing - Worked with Jim
McHarg's Scotsville Jazzband, The Murray Campbell Big Band, Blues
Incorporated, The Graham Bond Quartet, John Mayall & The
Bluesbreakers, Robin Trower, Manfred Mann and Powerhouse - Rock
and Roll Hall Of Fame Inductee.
THEY ARE STILL LIVING IN YOUR RADIO
LET US NEVER FORGET THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO GAVE US
THE MUSIC. IMMERSE YOURSELF IN IT. APPRECIATE IT.
THE SONGS FROM 1961 “THE YEAR WHEN ROCK ‘N’ ROLL WAS NEAT AND SWEET”
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http://www.justrockgladstone.org.au
Tel: 0411 408-931
Email: [email protected]
Some of our good mates from Rocky Rockers enjoyed the night at Ambrose on the 11th of
November and are pictured above in action to music churned out by Laurel Woodward.
Full report on that dance and more pictures follow on further into this edition. What a
pity we couldn’t entice some more of the locals to come along for a neat night in the sticks.
Our web designer is Jane Mitchell – She ROCKS
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Well, it has come and gone, another gathering at the Ambrose Hall on 11/11/2017. Yes,
after 8 years, rockers from both the Gladstone club and Rockhampton, along with a
smattering of Mt Larcom’ites and only two Ambrosians, gathered for a ripper night on
the tiles. What a terrific little hall and around 50 bodies crammed into this confine that
echoes with history. Framed and date stamped photographs on the walls of our club
verified the days when we last rocked there. Hard to believe it was that long ago. My my,
time, where did you go. Sincere thanks is expressed to those from the Rocky Rockers club
who made the trek to one sweet venue in the bush. Thanks for the company on the night
and helping make the night a success, and also to the Gladstone Club, who once again
provided a delectable light supper that was enjoyed by all. And to Laurel for the music
and Ray for his expertise in helping overcome some technical hitches earlier on in the
night. In case you didn’t know, we have had 3 gigs at Ambrose prior to the one this year,
namely 20/09/2008, 25/10/2008 and 19/09/2009. These were in the days when numbers and
the enthusiasm was high. To reflect on these humongous happy days, some of the photos
of those times are reproduced here. Hopefully they resurrect some happy memories for
you. You will also see faces that you have not seen for yonks. Good mates that have moved
on and who no longer frequent the local club. Pictures to recall the sweet halcyon days.
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The above financial members of the club celebrate birthdays in December, January and
February. Just Rock wishes them all the best and hope they manage to ROCK ON for many
more years to come. Rock ‘n’ roll – It’s the pure elixir of youth, it’s sweeter than a sardine
and treacle milkshake. It’s the perfect vehicle for a very happy and contented life. It’s one
of the more enduring contributions towards human progress. Another year older, another
furrow in the brow, another year wiser. Keep dancing like no one is watching. Dance the
moment and live life. We don’t need no pills, rock ‘n’ roll will cure all our ills. It’s
sweeter than candy and will never die .You ain’t nothin’ but a hound dog .ROCK ON.
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Also rockers, if you want to find out what’s on in the Brisbane, Sunny and Gold Coast regions, then
google Pauline Schafers website. What a fantastic site to find out what is going on around the traps
in the rock ‘n’ roll circles. Pauline is also a dance teacher and offers private lessons in Rock ‘n’ Roll,
Partner Dancing and basic Waltz and Cha Cha. Thanks to Pauline for creating and managing this very
informative and worthwhile site. She certainly is one of those magic people that deserves gratitude
from all who are into and follow the rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle. A real gem of a lady. – The Editor-----
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As you travel through Central Queensland and look for somewhere to rock ‘n’ roll, then
you can’t go past the Hervey Bay Boat Club or the fabulous Maryborough Sports Club.
These two fine establishments have great dance floors and have live entertainment every
Friday and Saturday as a minimum. The Boat Club has entertainment all week long
and these two clubs are great places to wine, dine and dance if you are ever in the area.
Also check out Billys Pub in Gympie, Joes Waterhole Eumundi and the SLSC Noosa.
SONGS OF THE MOMENT – G’day once again fellow rockers. Well this will almost
certainly be the last you hear from me through the pages of this magazine, a magazine it
has been a pleasure to produce over many years and where, through this column, I have
given you information on music that I consider to be true gems. Rock and roll certainly
has a power and can infect your blood, and I must say, has enriched me over the years.
And as old man time chips away at my life, what I consider to be an essential element in
the equation of my life force and well being, will still keep on bringing me enjoyment and
put a hold on the grim reapers advances. Here are a couple of gems that I hope you find
as magically appealing as I do, as I now finish my last column for this clubs magazines
pages. Play them loud and enjoy the ride that they will provide you. Truly superb
offerings. “Gonna get myself a woman” by the Texabilly Rockets and “What’s the matter
with you” by the same band will have you firing up ready for liftoff. Now for a right
pearler have a listen to “Tush” by Axel Rudi Pell. If this doesn’t get the torso trembling,
then I suggest you are dead from the waist down. This will drive you into a rockin’ frenzy.
And for a nice smooth bluesy number “It gets me blue” by Frankie Miller is very sweet.
ROCK AND ROLL DINERS AND CAFES………
Ricks Diner in Palmwoods – Magic little haunt
The Thunderbird Café Jones Street Mooloolah
Victoria Point R’n’R Café 7 Masters Ave
Happy Days Café 11 Bulcock St Caloundra – Beaut
And if you are in Hawaii check out the Irish Rose
Saloon 478 Ena Road Waikiki. Live rock and roll
music almost every night of the week. Grouse.
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To any member of this club, in fact in any rock ‘n’ roll club elsewhere, who may be
suffering health problems, Just Rock Gladstone wishes you all the best . To any local
rocker in this boat here and elsewhere in CQ we wish you well and a speedy recovery..
Above: Taken on the 10/08/2010 at the Bowls Club Rockabilly lessons. Remember
when. WHERE HAVE ALL THE FLOWERS GONE, LONG TIME PASSING?
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Now hear this all you cool rockin’ cats with a travelling bug in your rock ‘n’
roll sneakers, head on over to France in April 2018. Oui oiu est groovy. The
Nite Howlers and Twisted Rod are right ripper musicians. Oh yeah baby.
HEY BABY COME ON AND LIGHT MY FIRE
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One of the most talented families on the planet will welcome in the new year. Jimmy and
the girls have entertained us here in Gladstone for 7 years and as Jim Hermel & The Hot
Chix rocked our socks off. Ilford, you lucky devils, this family will give you a top night.
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Well local rockers and those far and wide that receive this magazine, as Bryan Ferry and
Dion crooned “It’s all over now baby blue” and this will be the last magazine that I churn
out for the Just Rock Gladstone Club. Some old photographic memorabilia is contained
herein and I am sorry that a lot of members don’t feature in these pages, but it would end
up being a couple of terabytes in size, such is the breadth of that which I have accumulated
over the years. I am sure someone can come to the fore and kick out a magazine to
represent this club in some shape or form. It has been a real buzz for me writing this
magazine which, from what I understand, has been pretty well received. To all those who
gave me permission to use content within these pages and those of the last several years,
many thanks. To the friends both myself and Margaret have made, thanks for the real
friendship and the dancing. And as the Christmas season approaches, let’s pause and
reflect on how lucky we are to live in what is still the lucky country, enjoy great rock ‘n’
roll music and the lifestyle and pastimes that surround it. Plus, give a thought to those
less fortunate than ourselves and who are our fellow Australians, and those elsewhere,
that find themselves on struggle street, have little, and suffer from depression and the
like. The kids and others that are riddled with cancer and other dreadful maladies. Reach
out to them whenever you can and support them. Support can be extended to them via
the beauty and activity that is rock ‘n’ roll and that this club has been actively involved
in over many years, and that has seen us raise valuable dollars for several local causes
and people within our community. I am proud to have been a part of that and hope that
it continues as we walk and drive down those highways, backroads and byways that take
us on the journey that is the remainder of our lives. This rock and roll highway really is
a sweet road and the wife and I have been enriched as we traversed it. To all those bands
and musicians that have performed for this club and who will be recipients of this final
edition, many thanks and keep on pumping out that great music that we all love and are
truly appreciative of. It really is a terrific tonic and a fabulous elixir for keeping our well
being in tact. And to all those RNR clubs and event organisers here in Australia and
around the globe that also receive these magazines, good luck for the future and may your
clubs grow and prosper, and if you are an event organiser, keep up the good work. You
may not always get the pat on the back you so rightly deserve, but let me deliver that to
you all through the pages of this magazine. Some of you and the bands I mention here are
listed on the following page. If anyone has been missed, apologies, it is not intentional.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all. You are exceptional people and
should all be on the register of Australian National Treasures. You all do truly ROCK.
The world, and in particular Australia, is a better place for it and your efforts. Sadly,
nothing is forever, but the memories are and they are something that can’t be taken away.
And a message to the grim reaper, rack off man, you can wait quite a while before you
ambush this old codger, so stick that in your pipe and smoke it. – The Editor -----
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You know, back in the 50’s, 60’s and to a lesser extent the 70’s, the youth were casting off the
shackles of conventional conservatism and were embracing rock ‘n’ roll. They were seen by some
as being too rebellious and were dancing to the tune of what was deemed to be the devils music.
They viewed the establishment as being too rigid, too focused on religion and out of touch. Rather
than being tied to this regime, they flocked to places where the music was played and danced,
much to the angst of their parents and the authorities that were in power, and who operated as
social police, and even arrested some of these juveniles for the crime of dancing on a Sunday and
banned movies such as rock around the clock. Ti’s true that there were groups that formed and
were viewed as gangs whose activities had to be curtailed for the social good EG: The Mods and
the Rockers. But eventually, they did break down these walls and thank god they did. What was
spawned back then evolved into a sweet culture and saw some of the most beautiful songs and
music ever written, created. The songs about love, anti-war chants, songs of peace and other
themes rent the airwaves. But again, the establishment couldn’t come to grips with it and some
religious bodies lobbied to have certain songs banned. “A 100 Pounds of Clay” by Gene McDaniels
was considered blasphemous and what I consider to be one of the greatest protest songs ever was
Barry McGuire’s “Eve of Destruction”, but it was banned by some American radio stations,
claiming it was an aid to the enemy in vietnam. Over time, perseverance mainly won the day and
those that tried to stop the airing and even censor the music of the day, finally got the message
that they needed to pull their heads in. Unfortunately, they don’t write songs or music like this
too much anymore, and that’s a pity. Some of the songs, the likes of “I will follow him” by Little
Peggy March, “You don’t own me” by Lesley Gore, “Be my baby” by the Ronettes and hundreds
of others that delivered and explained in sweet verse the human condition, are those that will live
forever. Driving down a highway with the MP3 player turned up loud, listening to these songs
and others by “The Beach Boys”(Hawaii), “The Royal Teens” (Short Shorts), The Troggs (Wild
Thing),Thunderclap Newman (Something in the air), The Jarmels (A little bit of soap), The
Walker Brothers(The sun ain’t gonna shine anymore) and others, is a great way to enjoy ripping
down that highway of life. The 50’s, 60’s and 70’s delivered a pathway to enjoyment and those
lyrics and music have no doubt enriched all our lives. These are the songs that will stand the test
of time. These are the timeless classics and the soundtracks of a very satisfying life.-The Editor-
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SPECIAL THANKS: TO McCOSKER CONTRACTING FOR THEIR SUPPORT OVER
SEVERAL YEARS FOR THEIR SPONSORSHIP OF THE BAND AT JUST ROCK
GLADSTONE’S CAMP QUALITY FUND RAISING EVENTS. GREAT CORPORATE
AND COMMUNITY MINDED CITIZENS. McCOSKERS ROCK
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Well gang, the last major event for the year has come and gone, and what a hoot. It went
off like a firecracker. The band “The Zephyr Project” was very good in my view and
provided all in attendance with a great night. Thank to the blokes for electing to perform
for the club for the 2nd time. Special thanks to those who made the trek from Rocky,
Bundaberg, Hervey Bay and Baffle Creek, for without your backsides on a seat, the night
would not have been as successful as it was. Once again, the local ladies put on a rather
delightful supper, a top offering that was eagerly devoured by all the music lovers in
attendance. Ross Tanner, past President, also made the journey from Brisbane and
thanks is also extended to him for manning the door for most of the night. The bar was
staffed by Treasurer Bruces daughter and granddaughter and thanks to them for slaking
the thirst of those who worked up a sweat on a rather hot night, as they cavorted on the
dance floor to the terrific music by the band. A total of 69 bodies enjoyed the grand finale
for the 2017 year here in Gladstone. To those who stayed back and helped tear the place
down and pack up the tables and the like, thanks, a great and much appreciated effort.
To the ladies who decorated the tables, well done, very nice and Christmassy. You rock.
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The first Australian rock 'n rollers
In these early days, performers like Johnny O'Keefe and The Easybeats were easy
to categorise as rockers, with songs such as Wild one, Shout and Friday on my mind
mimicking the heavy-guitar sound and strong beat produced by rock performers in
the USA and Britain.
Johnny O'Keefe went on to become the first Australian artist to appear in the
Australian Top 40 (Wild one), the first to be signed and record for an international
label (US Liberty) and was the first rock and roll artist to host his own radio
program (Rockville Junction on ABC Radio).
The Easybeats, who met as immigrants at Sydney's Villawood Migrant Hostel in
1964, became famous worldwide. Other Australian rock bands to hit the big time
during the 1960s and the 1970s included The Masters Apprentices, Billy Thorpe
and the Aztecs, Daddy Cool and Skyhooks
SOURCE: http://www.australia.gov.au/about-australia/australian-story/austn-rock-music
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Well rockers and recipients of this magazine, the last from this old stalwart, I hope you
enjoyed the read and those of previous editions. As the Zombies sang and what was one
of their biggest hits – “It’s The Time Of The Season” for me to sign off, get my motor
runnin’ and head out on the highway. Keep dancing, keep rock and roll alive and kickin’.
You are all the guardians of what is a wholesome and satisfying pastime. ROCK RULES.
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Well gang, there is a bit on around the traps on New Years Eve, but unfortunately most
of the venues aren’t suitable for the nights out on the tiles that we, as rockers, expect.
Carpet surfaces to dance on and bands plonked in a public bar for the patrons to enjoy
is probably a little daunting. I have compiled a list here of what is on that I am aware of
and suggested what are probably the best. If the Calliope Country Club gets something
off the ground then at least there is good infrastructure in place there for dancing. The
Harvey Road Tavern, while carpet, and the gig located in the main bar area, that carpet
is quite danceable if you have leather or resin soled shoes. Thanks to all the establishments
that do put on entertainment, but in Gladstone it is quite sad that the infrastructure is
not in place for those who dance, except for two in the Calliope Country Club and Yaralla.
But once again, for the 2nd year running, Yaralla has got it wrong. Karaoke, man that has
to take the cake for an event to celebrate New Years Eve and herald in 2018. ROCK ON.
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This magazine is compiled by Two Left Feet. The entire photographic content is his,
except where provided by other club members, or via permission granted by outside
sources.The opinions herein are those of the author and not necessarily those of the club.
It is intended to convey information of interest about rock ‘n’ roll to club members and
will not entertain dance politics in any shape or form. In essence, it serves to capture the
history and the happenings of the Just Rock Gladstone club. It is the medium to convey
what’s what, what’s happening locally, interstate and world wide and act as a conduit
between other clubs to forge friendships and promote rock ‘n’ roll. Hope you enjoyed it.
WE’RE GONNA SHAKE TILL WE’RE SHOOK-LET’S KEEP ROCKIN’ FOREVER FREE
THE ROCK AND ROLL HIGHWAY IS THE SWEETEST ROAD
Fellow club members and members from other clubs both in Australia and overseas,
again let me say, that it is my pleasure once again to bring you another edition of our local
Just Rock Gladstone magazine. Brimfull of pictures, I hope it is an interesting and
enjoyable read for you all. Every picture tells a story and that is one of the main attributes
of this magazine. Its one main aim is to tell your story, the general stories about rock and
roll and capture that story in pictures. If you receive them via email, save them to your
hard drive and keep them as precious mementos of your rock ‘n’ roll activities. Rock and
rollers are a close knit community here in Central Queensland, other parts of Australia
and overseas. I do view us as the guardians of a truly noble art form and its history and
happenings should be recorded. It is hoped that this magazine does just that and helps
preserve for future generations a fun record of what this top little rock ‘n’ roll club and
others has got up to over the years. At long last, we also now have a website and FB page
up and running, where these club magazines are now loaded. Sweet. Sincere thanks to
Jane Mitchell for the development of this cyber space address. Check it out via google
and view loaded pictures, plus keep abreast of what is happening on the rock scene here
in CQ and elsewhere. It’s where we are smack dab in the middle of rock ‘n’ roll. RIPPER
TUNE.