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Jeff Apter presents impresario Lee Gordon's fascinating story...
When Lee Gordon arrived in Sydney in September 1953, the only place Australians could see international stars like Frank Sinatra and Bob Hope was on the big screen. But over the next 10 years, Gordon would promote tours for almost 500 international acts; everyone from Sinatra (a close friend) to Sammy Davis Jr, Liberace to Bill Haley, and Buddy Holly to shock comic Lenny Bruce. By the time Gordon died in mysterious circumstances, alone in London, in 1963 – aged just 40 – he'd not only established the entertainment industry in Australia, but also changed the country's culture forever.
M.J. Cornwall has teamed with Peter Head to record the legendary Australian musician and singer-songwriter's remarkable story. A journey through the ages of rock music, with a glittering cast.
ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- Armed only with passion and hustle, Stuart Coupe has eked out a career from most areas within the arena of music - journalist, artist management, recording label, publicity, touring, retail. The memoir gives glimpses into the world of the 80s onwards, especially Sydney, and there are plenty of stories of questionable behaviour, spats and being on the wrong foot and plenty of big names. There's a personal toll exacted and it certainly gives an insight into how home-spun the industry could (can?) be. Craig
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