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Johnny Rebb, born Donald James Delbridge, (20 March 1939 – 28 July 2014) was an Australian singer. Rebb began as a country & western singer and was signed with Leedon Records and was dubbed the "Gentleman of Rock" by disc jockeys of the time.
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Johnny Rebb had been a rock star in Australia in his own right in the late 1950s. Indeed, he had at one time been known as the "Gentleman of Rock". With Johnny on vocals they proceeded to release a number of tough sounding singles starting with a hard rockin' revival of Little Richard 's "The Girl Can't Help It" and Bo Diddley 's, R 'n B, "You Can't Judge A Book By Its Cover".
Jul 30, 2014 · July 30, 2014. It is with great sadness, that we extend our sincere sympathies to the family of our long time friend, Johnny Rebb who passed away in Newcastle Hospital on Monday 28th July 2014. We shared many happy adventures and fond times during our musical careers with John, and we will always remember him with joy and affection.
Johnny Rebb was the first Australian artist to be signed by Lee Gordon ‘s Leedon label in 1958. The local media dubbed Rebb the ‘Gentleman Of Rock’ because of his good manners, modesty and comparatively conservative suits. Late in 1964 manager Syd McDonagh and CBS Records tried to promote Rebb and surf-style instrumental band The ...
Aug 23, 2014 · Then, in the mid-'60s he set the standard for Australian indie rock. The Atlantics: Jim Skiathitis, Johnny Rebb, Theo Penglis, Bosco Bosanac, Peter Hood. Johnny Rebb was born Donald James ...
Apr 29, 2024 · Officially the B-side of this single, Hey, Sheriff is the side that charted and is remembered as the classic Johnny Rebb track. The A-side was an original, Noelene. Johnny Rebb, known as “The Gentleman of Rock’n’Roll”, was signed by EMI for one single on Columbia in 1958 before joining Sydney entrepreneur Lee Gordon’s Leedon and Lee ...
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