John Archibald Dixon Swan OAM, better known as ‘Swanee‘ is a highly renowned Australian singer who has been working in the music business since he was 14 years of age. Starting off as a drummer in Lynn “Ciao Baby” Randell’s band, he then progressed to many other bands until starting a successful solo singing career in 1979. Swanee enjoyed huge
Read moreJoin chief Monkeemaniac Anne O’Reilly in this classic double ‘episode’ of The Purple Haze Archive as she goes through the career of one of the most successful & biggest selling artists of the 1960’s – The Monkees. With their ultra-successful TV show & numerous smash hits: I’m A Believer, Last Train to Clarkesville, Pleasant Valley Sunday, Steppin’ Stone, Daydream Believer, etc. The
Read moreAs a tribute to Purple Haze’s beloved resident music expert & Melbourne music identity, the late Robert “Bo” Boehm we go back into the annals of Purple Hazedom & podcast for the first time: the countdown of the 100 Greatest Songs of the First Psychedelic Era (US & UK). This double ‘episode’ of The Purple Haze Archive is co-presented by Robert “Bo” Boehm. Robert Boehm Tribute Facebook Page: Click Here Robert Boehm Tribute Concert on Youtube: Click Here Purple Haze
Read moreAs a tribute to Purple Haze’s beloved resident music expert & Melbourne music identity, the late Robert “Bo” Boehm we go back into the annals of Purple Hazedom & podcast for the first time: the countdown of the 100 Greatest Songs of the First Psychedelic Era (US & UK). This double ‘episode’ of The Purple Haze Archive is co-presented by Robert “Bo”
Read moreAs a special tribute to the deceased prominent Melbourne music identity, the late Robert ‘Bo’ Boehm, who co-hosts this Purple Haze show, we proudly replay our never before podcast special on perhaps the most successful singing duo ever! Simon & Garfunkel. This Purple Haze Archive Podcast also features special guest, Hollywood Producer Lawrence Turman, who produced the classic 1967 film “The Graduate” starring
Read moreDavid McWilliams celebrated singer songwriter from Northern Ireland best known for the classic hit “The Days of Pearly Spencer” sadly died January 8, 2002. This tribute come chronological history features David McWilliams‘ wife Gil & Sjef Kolen from the Netherlands, the webmaster of the David McWilliams website. David McWilliams Official Website: http://www.davidmcwilliams.com/ Purple Haze is proudly sponsored by Songland Records
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