Johnny O'Keefe Message Forum

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Shannon

Other acts on J.O.K show - St Margaret Mary's Children's Choir

Hi there I am hoping someone can help with this, I would love to find some old footage of my Mum who was in the St Margaret Mary's Children's Choir in Sydney. The Choir appeared on the J.O.K shows a couple of times when it was on the ABC and also Channel 7. I kn...

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Last Post: May 26, 2017 9:54pm
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Last Post: Jul 16, 2014 2:48pm
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Brianna

Assignment Help Needed Please :)

Hello :) My name is Brianna I am currently studying Music Theatre at CQUniversity Mackay, QLD. I have to write an essay on Johnny O'keefe and his influence on music in the 1950's and I need to interview someone who has either seen him live or is intimately famila...

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Last Post: Apr 15, 2010 1:49pm
by Brianna

Emily

Assignment help J..O.K fan needed!

Hi there! My name is Emily and i am currently studying Music Theatre at CQU uni Mackay. For a major assignment in music i have to write an essay on Johnny O'keefe and his influence on music in the 1950's and part of that also includes an interview with someone who h...

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Last Post: Mar 12, 2010 9:09pm
by Emily

Rach

autographed photo of johnny.

Hi, we have a signed photo of Johnny O'keefe, i think it's around 1977 and was wondering if anyone would know how to value something like this???

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Last Post: Jul 29, 2009 1:01pm
by Rach

Norm

regret

I have few regrets after 54 years:not seeing Johnny live is right up there!!

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Last Post: Jul 29, 2009 9:14am
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angela

Ebay auction 78rpm

Hi please check out my auction of JOK 78rpm & others http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2266&item=4738369121&rd=1

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Last Post: Jul 29, 2009 9:10am
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Luke

birthdays of the dee jays members

Hi, I would like to ask when are the members of the dee Jays birthdays and I would appreciate if you can help me with this question. Thanks Luke

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Last Post: Feb 3, 2009 10:20am
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Bodo Werner

Where are they?

I know it is not related to J'OK. but does anyone know where they are and what they are doing now - Judy Cannon and Lee Sellers.

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Last Post: Feb 3, 2009 10:20am
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SlotBaker

J.O'Ks motor vehicles

Hi all, Having a bit of interest in Australian rock, and motor vehicles, can anyone provide a list of motor vehicles, bikes etc that J.O'K owned? Plus anything ( which vehicle/where etc) about his motor vehicle accident/s. Thanks in advance,

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Last Post: Feb 3, 2009 10:18am
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luke

30 years since Johnny O'Keefe

Hello, My name is Luke and I am from brisbane,Queensland. I would like to ask about next year as it will be 30 years since johnny O'Keefe passed away is there any plans for special events to celebrate 30 years and I would appreciate if you can help me with this matt...

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Last Post: Feb 3, 2009 10:15am
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Rocket42

50th Anniversary of Six o'Clock Rock

. Fenraru 2009 is the 50th Anniversary of Six o'Clock Rock. Have you heard if the ABC are doing anything to mark the occasion ?

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Last Post: Feb 3, 2009 10:13am
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christine morris

other acts on six o'clock rock

My husband appeared in a Johnny O'Keefe Drummers Special of Six O'clock Rock in 1961. I wonder if the footage of that episode is available, my husband now has Alzheimer's disease and I would like to be able to remind him of that programme. The band he played with was...

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Last Post: Jul 31, 2007 3:29pm
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Abby

The New JOK SHOUT Theatre Show starts October 18th

Hey guys, Just thought I would drop by and say hello and ask if any of you know about the new Johnny O'Keefe SHOUT theatre show coming up. It's another 3 seasons of the old that used to star David Campbell but now stars Jason Stan as Johnny. Check him out at:...

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Last Post: Jul 27, 2007 11:38am
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Erin Watson

Where is JOK buried??

Hi - Can anyone please tell me where JOK is buried as I would like to take my mum to visit his grave. She was a huge fan. Thanks!

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Last Post: Jul 27, 2007 11:37am
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Ken McCarthy

Found: O'keefe autographed record

Hello- I happened upon an autographed 45rpm record by Johnny O'keefe at a thrift store. The inscription reads: To my good friend John, Johnny O'keefe I don't recall the title of the single, but the label was orange by the Sims record company. I didn't purchae it...

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Last Post: Apr 5, 2007 9:50am
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T East

JOK Fan club in NSW

is there an NSW JOK fan club if so who is the leader & contact number?????????

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Last Post: Apr 5, 2007 9:47am
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Lefty

Re: Johnny O'Keefe

Out of interest only, who was JOK married too, and was she also a performer, what happened to her after JOK was taken from us, I am amazed that none of this is on the web site, and is it true that Dennis Knight was a trained by the great JOK Thanx

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Last Post: Apr 5, 2007 9:32am
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luke

Where are John Greenan, Lou Casch, Keith Williams and Gerry Gardner now?

Hi, I would like to ask where are John Greenan, Lou Casch, Keith Williams & Gerry Gardner now and what are they doing these days? Thanks Luke

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Last Post: Jan 9, 2007 7:15am
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Sasha Brown

JO'K's Backup Singers.

Can anyone please give me any information on JO'K's backup singers (male)? Any information would be great.

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Last Post: Jan 9, 2007 7:13am
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Bob McKean

Move Baby Move

Can anyone help me please? I'm an Aussie living in Malaysia and I'm looking for a copy of "Move Baby Move" recorded by Johnny in 1964. I'm unable to locate it here and wondering if someone might be kind enough to send it to me via e-mail attachment. Thanks and me...

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Last Post: Jan 9, 2007 7:10am
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Julie Green

Johnny O'Keefe

Can someone please give me some advice? I have a 45rpm of "I THANK YOU" autographed by J.O'K in its original cover. Any idea how much this is worth?

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Last Post: Jan 9, 2007 7:07am
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hey

is johhny dead? if so how?

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Last Post: Jan 9, 2007 7:04am
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jonathanrowed

i like johnny"okeefe just a best friend to me

i like johnny"okeefe he is my budduy he is so cool he can do any thing he wants i like it when he sings in one of my best hot singers on my cd that i have got all ready in mycd player

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Last Post: May 14, 2006 12:32am
by Irene

Luke

When did Johnny O'Keefe & the Dee Jays break up

Hello, I would like to ask when in the 60's did Johnny O'Keefe & the Dee Jays and what happend to the group members after that which Bob Bertles played with Max Merritt in the Meteors from 1967-74 which i would appreciate if you can help me with that....

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Last Post: Nov 5, 2005 10:01am
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Margaret Mason

Andrew O'Keefe

Could anyone tell me if Andrew O'Keefe (Deal or no Deal) is related to Johnny O'Keefe. I think he resembles him in looks.

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Last Post: Nov 5, 2005 9:57am
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Luke

where's the other Dee Jays & what they do now

Hello, My name is Luke,I'm 26 and I am from Brisbane,Queensland. I have been a fan of Johnny O'Keefe's music since the 1990's and even though I was'nt born in the 50's & 60's I am a great fan of the music. I would like to ask about where are the other Dee Jays membe...

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Last Post: Oct 23, 2005 4:51pm
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Aaron

JOK General questions

Hi as JOK died a year befoer I was born I havet been able to find out a great deal about him other then seeing Shout the Msuiical and the movie shout what I was really wondering though does anyone know where abouts he was buried just out of interest. The other thing...

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Last Post: Mar 24, 2005 10:37am
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Mark

Real Wild Child

Why is it that I had to spend 20 minutes searching for the author of this amazing song? Doing a search on Yahoo (probably my first mistake) gives a plethora of covers from Josie and the *****cats to The Stooges. Not that there is anything wrong with this song being r...

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Last Post: May 6, 2004 3:50pm
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Gordon Rendall

Jimmy Howell - Heard of him?

Hi there, just thought I'd put a little extra in about someone I know, Jimmy Howell. He was born and raised in Kempsey, NSW and met John in Sydney when he was 16. Jimmy was involved in the music scene both as a singer (height of his career was performing at Sydney My...

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Last Post: May 6, 2004 3:49pm
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irene

Maureen O'Keefe

I have often wondered what 'became' of Maureen O'Keefe. I had seen no mention of her anywhere since JOK's death. ??

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Last Post: May 6, 2004 3:46pm
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Peter Rees

Re: regret

I am a little older than you but I too wish that I could have seen JOK in his prime. I am sure that he was up there with Elvis, Eddie Cochran, Gene Vincent, Cliff Richard, Marty Wilde, etc. If you are interested in rock'n'roll then I will be happy to correspond. My f...

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Last Post: Mar 19, 2004 11:24pm
by irene

Melissa

Re: SHOUT THE MUSICAL

I saw Shout too, in Sydney. I'm only 16 and the atmosphere was incredible. I was surrounded by people 3 and 4 times my age, my parents included, and I was amazed at the audience participation. Daivd Campbell has the same raw energy as O'Keefe had (I spose he gets tha...

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Last Post: Mar 5, 2004 8:17pm
by irene

Keith Woods

JOK Television Days

Hi there , Just looking up some old nostalgia from early TV days in Sydney when I came across this site. When I was still in school I went to a JOK concert at the old Stadium and later went to Six O'Clock Rock at ABC Television. I joined Channel 7 i...

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Last Post: Jul 1, 2003 2:52am
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E Payne

JOK Project

i am doing a national history project on the arrival of rock & roll in australia & am focusing on the conflict & resolutions in JOK's life. Is there any one in the NSW central West who can provide me with info Thanks

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Last Post: Jun 3, 2003 7:33pm
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Sue Groves

JOK's daughter

Hi, I am looking for the name of JOK's daughter...I have been told she is a singer in her own right and would like to find some of her music to download. Thanks...

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Last Post: May 15, 2003 5:16pm
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Gordon Rendall

Looking for Someone

Does anyone remember a guy named "Jimmy Howell", a singer who used to wear his signature white suit?? He was a good friend of John's, and I would love to surprise him with an old aquaintance. He is 57 now and I am married to his daughter. People may remember his righ...

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Last Post: May 15, 2003 5:14pm
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john byrne

jok

Can someone please tell me the year J O'K performed on the same show as Bill Haley and the Comets, at Melbourne's festival hall.

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Last Post: Dec 14, 2002 6:22pm
by Anonymous

bryn

infomation

hi guys can I have some info about J.O'K I'm doing a report on him please send it to 23 domain ave para vista SA Austraila sorry I don't know my postcode

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Last Post: Dec 14, 2002 1:42pm
by uest

Webmaster

Welcome to the forum

Hello, Welcome to your forum! This is where you can ask questions, give comments or even answer any one else's questions about J.O'K, any other stars of that era, or in fact that anything about that era of 'Good Time Rock'n'Roll Please keep everything to t...

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Last Post: Dec 23, 2000 6:12pm
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bob plummer

jok album live at the gold coast with the escorts

I am trying to find a copy of JOK's album Live on the Gold Coast with the escorts. I would like to hear from anyone who might know where i can get a copy. Bob Plummer

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Last Post: Jan 10, 2001 4:12am
by bob plummer

Webmaster

Re: jok album live at the gold coast with the escorts

This was released as 'Johnny O'Keefe Live On The Gold Coast'. It was released on Festival's Calendar label in June 1968. The record no. is R66.546. It was recorded at Claude Carnell's Playroom. [Ed: Thanks to [Damian Johnstone] You might visit the R...

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Last Post: Jan 11, 2001 7:04pm
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Danielle Gumina

questions

I have a question...Is it possible to get the lyrics and midi files to all of JO'K's songs?? I would like to get at least the lyrics if I could as I am hearing impaired and don't hear them... Thank you, Danielle Gumina

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Last Post: Jan 21, 2001 4:28am
by Danielle Gumina

Support Staff

Re: questions

Hello Danielle, We will be adding a page for the lyrics of many of J.O'K's songs soon but do not have any at the moment. We will also see what midi's we can get. You might like to bookmark us and come back every now and then to check it out. We will also...

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Last Post: Jan 21, 2001 4:48am
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Allan Thomas

SHOUT THE MUSICAL

I have just seen SHOUT. I was three rows from the front and the energy level from the stage was wonderful. Clear sound and big production. The show has everything from happiness, drag performers to sadness. I left on a real high and raving to everyone i know. I'm in...

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Last Post: Feb 7, 2001 7:02pm
by Allan Thomas

Support STaff

Re: SHOUT THE MUSICAL

Hello, Johnny's passing was finally due to a massive heart attack, altho' not as cut and dried as that. You might check out the new book 'The Wild One, the life and times of Johnny O'Keefe'. It presents the first true in-depth account of his life, career and pa...

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Last Post: Feb 7, 2001 7:46pm
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Brendan Hancock

The All New Unofficial Johnny O'Keefe Page

Hi All, Just wanted to let you all know about another great J.O'K web site. www.johnnyokeefe.net Now in it's sixth big year and still going strong. Hope to see you there.

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Last Post: Apr 10, 2001 6:46pm
by Brendan Hancock

Melissa

Re: questions

Hi, I was browsing your questions and found an answer to your request for lyrics to J O'K's songs. I became obsessed with him after Shout and endeavoured to find his words. This website has lyrics to some of his more popular ones - www.johnnyokeefe.net/index2.html. I...

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Last Post: Apr 26, 2001 9:12pm
by Melissa

Melissa

JOK book and deaths

Has anybody read the Johnny O'Keefe bio book written by Damian Johnstone? Any comments or reviews on it? And does know the dates of when some of the movers and groovers of the 50's and 60's died?

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Last Post: Nov 4, 2001 7:49pm
by Melissa

Support Staff

Re: JOK book and deaths

The book is the best and most correct of any book written about Johnny O'Keefe. It is well worth reading the 360 or so pages. You will see something about it at http://www.johnnyokeefe.com. A few artists who have recently passed over ar listed on our RockShop page...

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Last Post: Nov 4, 2001 10:55pm
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