Melbourne Rock Music Explorer

Melbourne Rock Music Explorer Sightseeing walking tour of iconic Rock sites in Melbourne, Australia. An informative & interactive

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The late Australian rock legend Ross Hannaford was born in Newcastle, New South Wales, on this day in 1950 (December 1)

Ross Wilson’s partner-in-crime in Daddy Cool was famous for his trademark helicopter cap, his relaxed, fun-loving stage presence, distinctive baritone voice, and for being one of Australia’s finest rock guitarists of his era.

The legendary Daddy Cool were the first Australian band to release an album that sold over 100,000 copies “Daddy Who? Daddy Cool”.

Hannaford was inducted into the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Hall of Fame on 16 August 2006 as a member of Daddy Cool.

After Daddy Cool, Hannaford did a considerable amount of session work and played in many bands.
His group and recording credits include the Pink Finks, Mighty Kong, The Ross Hannaford Trio, Bamboo, Lucky Dog, Sons of the Vegetal Mother, The Black Sorrows, Paul Madigan & The Humans, Ian Moss, Steve Hoy, Mark Gillespie, Billy T, Ram Band, Goanna and Relax with Max.

Ross Hannaford sadly passed away from cancer in 2016, aged 65.

Click on the link below to watch Daddy Cool’s “Come Back Again”:

https://youtu.be/tI3mcR0-wjQ

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The Melbourne Rock Music Explorer will take you on a Magical History Tour to the historic sites that have rocked this city.

Whether on the Daytripper bus, or on foot with the Step Back tour, re-live the rock n’ roll history of Melbourne, play Rock trivia games & join in a ukulele sing-a-long.

This is a unique opportunity to be entertained and learn something you perhaps didn’t know about the Live Music Capital of the World!