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Rock Revival
evolved from the Realm in the early 70's and lasted for a number of years.
They were a crazy bunch and were idolised by their loyal fans due to their
many floorshows and costume changes. Mostly we remember them for bringing
on their Lead Singer in a black coffin and at times fired him out of a
canon towards the stage.
Luckily most landings were on matrasses on the
dance floor. What an entrance! In Perth they are well remembered for their
appearances at Pinocchio's, Whisky Au Go Go, Top Hat, Waldorf, Colosseum,
Charles Hotel, North Perth Hotel, Boomerang Hotel, Nookenburra, Cleo's
in Fremantle etc..
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The
biggest nights were every Thursday night at the Raffles. This spot was held
for over 12 months. Seeing them in Dessert Boots, Pink Shoelaces, Pinstripe
Suits, Red Socks and that song "Alley Oop" will never be forgotten. One
of the highlights of their career was their Tours to Exmouth, Carnarvon,
Albany and on to the Eastern States. This started at Kalgoorlie en route
to Adelaide where they set many attendance records. The Adelaide Hotel,
Old Lions, Findon Hotel saw their live on stage antics, before moving onto
Melbourne featured at South Side 6, Waltzing Matilda and others. They even
appeared at the George Hotel, St. Kilda and in Geelong. Recordings for Festival
at Armstrong Studios produced two original rock songs "Crazy Col" and "Quiet
Alright With Me".
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Experiencing Drummer problems they finally had to return to Perth. I am
sure they will slay the audience at the "The Way We Were..late 70's" reunion
as they are rehearsing to a planed out full on show. Roland Ott was well
associated with them in those days assisting with their bookings and movements
and creating their public image by designing posters, stickers, printed
matchboxes etc.
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