Starship’s Mickey Thomas

"We Built This City", "Sara" and "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" were all huge hits featuring the voice of Starship's Mickey Thomas, but did you known he sang another huge hit before he joined Starship?

Mental As Anything

Their debut show was on the day we learnt that Elvis Presley died and since then Mental As Anything has become one of Australia's longest serving bands. Here two founding members reveal some embarrassing (and funny) on-stage moments. They tell which superstar challenged Greedy to a boxing match and name the Mental As Anything hit that Martin wrote by drawing chords out of a hat!

Tim Finn of Split Enz and Crowded House

New Zealand's Tim Finn looks back on a very varied musical career. With Ian Keenan he discusses his bad-hair days with Split Enz and the continued partnership with his brother Neil in Crowded House. There's the great start to his solo career to reminisce about while Tim also reveals some disappointments and the one thing he would NEVER do with his music.

Diesel

There's a great tale behind the career of Diesel. In fact, there's many great stories from a life that's taken him half-way around the world. American Mark Lizotte began playing in bands at a young age but it was in Australia he found fame with "Johnny Diesel and The Injectors". He talks about his career challenges as well as working with his famous brother-in-law.

Irene Cara

Originally when Irene Cara was cast in the movie the movie "Fame" it was in the role of a dancer. When the movie's producers heard her voice they changed the role to that of a singer. The two singles from the movie were both nominated for an Academy Award! The title song became the first of TWO Oscar winning movie themes for Irene Cara.

Ian Moss of Cold Chisel

When it comes to discussions about Australia's greatest guitarists Ian Moss of Cold Chisel is always one of the first names mentioned. As well as his work with the legendary Chisel, "Mossy" has had a very successful solo career. The hit stories behind his best known solo chart-toppers feature in this interview with Ian Keenan.

Ross Wilson of Daddy Cool and Mondo Rock

He's one of Australia's most famous rock'n'rollers. Ross Wilson fronted the legendary Daddy Cool in the early 70's, produced the ground-breaking Skyhooks albums later in the 70's and then in the 80's returned to the concert stage as the singer for Mondo Rock. Here he shares memories which include a great fan story from his time with Mondo Rock.

Divinyls’ Chrissie Amphlett

In the 80's The Divinyls were one of Australia's most distinctive bands, largely thanks to the stage antics of Chrissie Amphlett. Like a female version of AC/DC's Angus Young, Chrissie appeared on stage in a short school tunic and with plenty of "attitude". The Divinyls might have been dismissed as a gimmick act if not for the songwriting talent of Chrissie Amphlett.

Mark Seymour (Hunters & Collectors)

Australia's Hunters and Collectors formed in 1981 and finally called it a day in 1998. Here their singer and major songwriter, Mark Seymour, reveals the hit stories behind two of their songs which are now considered Aussie classics. One has often been used as a sporting anthem, so it may surprise you to hear that Mark Seymour wrote it as a very personal love song.

Taylor Dayne

Here's a singer who's family really supported her. Taylor Dayne tells Ian Keenan that her Dad actually financed the recording of her first single plus relives the excitement of the time she met the original artist behind one of her biggest hits. Taylor Dayne also has a great story regarding how her stage name came about.

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