News Vale Col Joye

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Colin Jacobsen aka Col Joye, lead singer with the Joy Boys has passed away aged 89.

Col Joye, who appeared on Australian pop shows in the 1960s and 1970s was credited with giving the Bee Gees their first break when he signed them to a recording contract in the early 60's. Col Joye also had the first no1 single by an Australian artist on the Australian pop charts. That song was Bye Bye Baby and I once heard an interview with Col Joye in which he attributed that song's beat to the noise made by a typewriter.

More misty water colored memories this time of Col Joye, JO'K, Judy Stone, Brian Henderson's Bandstand and Six O'Clock Rock.

Australian musician Col Joye dies aged 89, remembered as 'true gentleman'

Australian musician Col Joye, the first Australian pop performer to reach number one on the local charts, has died at the age of 89.

www.abc.net.au

 

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John Laws the king of Sydney talk back radio and former ace DJ has joined Cole Joye in that great studio in the sky. I remember John Laws when he vied with Bob Rogers for the title of the nation's no 1 disc jock. In later years Laws' reputation was tainted in the cash for comments scandal.

Later this day we heard the news that Leon Byner has passed away. Byner was a regular on 5AA talkback and stuck up for the battlers in society.

Adelaide commercial radio host Leon Byner dies aged 77

Long-running Adelaide commercial radio host Leon Byner has died at the age of 77 after a battle with acute leukaemia.

www.abc.net.au

 

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Toni Lamond has also passed away. Toni lamond was Helen Reddy's half sister.

The names from our past are slowly leaving us. I guess it is to be expected but it is sad none the less.

Cole Joye, John Laws, Lean Byner, Toni Lamond have all left us in 2025.