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I met the love of my life thanks to Freddie & The Dreamers
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Benjamin Hill

Benjamin Hill

I was born in Belfast Northern Ireland 1946, I attended school at Ballygomartin Secondary School until I began an apprenticeship as an Electrician in 1962 at Harland and Wolff Shipbuilders (Birthplace of the Titanic). I married Rose-Marie in 1964 and immigrated to Australia in 1970 together with our two children Anna-Marie and Ronald. I worked in various sections of the construction industry as an Electrician until retirement 2011 and now my blog about 60s music is a labour of love that I am lucky to share with all lovers of music.
A fresh-faced Rob EG performing on 'Bandstand' in the '60s. Source: YouTube
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From Robie Porter to the Beatles: Remembering the biggest chart hits of 1963

From Robie Porter to the Beatles: Remembering the biggest chart hits of 1963

"In June 1963, this Australian country and pop-rock musician hit the Australian charts with his second big hit single..."
Australian 'beat pop' duo Bobby & Laurie topped the charts for May 1966. Source: nzoz1970/YouTube
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An Australian duo ‘hitch hiked’ their way to the top of the charts

An Australian duo ‘hitch hiked’ their way to the top of the charts

They topped the charts for five weeks with their hit song!
Left to right: George Harrison, Paul McCartney, John Lennon and Ringo Starr all had solo success in 1971. Source: Getty Images
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When The Beatles all had solo hits in the charts at the same time

When The Beatles all had solo hits in the charts at the same time

The Beatles had gone their separate ways, but still managed to find success in the charts together!
Australian R&B surf band from Sydney, The Throb. Source: Flickr
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The year Australia’s The Throb needed more than a ‘Fortune Teller’ for success

The year Australia’s The Throb needed more than a ‘Fortune Teller’ for success

In April 1966 a new Australian band was making its way into the charts.
Benjamin Hill took his granddaughters (pictured) to the Faroe Islands as part of a family tree holiday. Source: Benjamin Hill
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‘Finding my wife’s family on a trip back to her roots’

‘Finding my wife’s family on a trip back to her roots’

The Faroe Islands are packed with unique and authentic adventures for every kind of visitor.
Salamander Bay is a suburb of Port Stephens in New South Wales, Australia. Source: Pixabay
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My Town: Time in Salamander Bay is best spent outdoors

My Town: Time in Salamander Bay is best spent outdoors

Your time at Salamander Bay, Port Stephens, New South Wales is one best spent outdoors.
Dick Diamonde, Henry 'Snowy' Fleet, George Young, Harry Vanda and Stevie Wright of The Easybeats pose for a group portrait. Source: Getty Images
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Remember when The Easybeats rose to fame and we were gripped by Easyfever

Remember when The Easybeats rose to fame and we were gripped by Easyfever

"The Easybeats enjoyed a similar level of hysteria at their concerts, which was dubbed in the Australian press as 'Easyfever'."
ink Floyd, (L-R: Nick Mason, Dave Gilmour, Roger Waters and Rick Wright) pose for a publicity shot circa 1973. Source: Getty Images
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The album that changed it all for Pink Floyd

The album that changed it all for Pink Floyd

"The album was deliberately gloomy, a thematically linked homage to insanity, stress, schizophrenia and the paranoia everyone experiences in their daily struggles with life."
Jimmy Page performs live on stage with Led Zeppelin at Madison Square Garden, New York in June 1977. Source: Getty Images
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Long before Led Zeppelin found success Jimmy Page was rockin’ it

Long before Led Zeppelin found success Jimmy Page was rockin’ it

"Long before [Led Zeppelin] kicked off Page was making his mark on the music scene as a musician and was one of the most sought-after session guitarists in Britain."
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