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The Syssys, an Adelaide band, were a hit in South Australia’s disco scene during the mid to late 60s. Their debut single, ''Jump Back / Take A Heart'', came out on the Leedon label in 1966, followed by their final record, ''The Singer Not The Song / Baby Don’t Do It'', (which is a favourite of mine) released on the RCA label in 1967. They performed at numerous venues around Adelaide and Elizabeth, even touring Melbourne, and were known as a popular backing band for many artists, including John Farnham at the Octagon Theatre in Elizabeth around 1966. Years later, two of their tracks were re-released on the 60s music compilation 'Big Beat Cellar Scene, The Lost Sounds of Adelaide 1965-70'. On February 28, 2008, while performing with his trio at a jazz club during the Adelaide Fringe Festival, Geoff McAllister tragically suffered a fatal heart attack and died at the age of 63.
Members
Tally Kronberg (vocals), Steve Bilecki (guitar), Greg Hobbs (guitar), Geoff McAllister (bass), Roy Vella (drums), Dave Connock (bass)
SINGLES
''Jump Back / Take A Heart'' 1966 Leedon''The Singer, Not The Song / Baby Don't Do It'' 1967 RCA
Tully or.should be Tally ,is my brother in-law. I know that they appeared on tv show called 70s scene on similar. Is there any footage at all and would anyone have any early Adelaide music show footage?
ReplyDeleteI know they appeared on Adelaide's SAS-10 ''In Time'' but I don't know if any footage exists
DeleteTally was my next door neighbour I used to follow the band everywhere, I was at The octagon when they backed John Farnham. I was also in the promo for INTIME dancing with Ta
ReplyDeletelly's girlfriend at the time Georgia, such a great period for Adelaide's music industry
It would be great to get some footage of this, as Tally is my father who was the lead singer of the Syssys, Emilija kronbergs.
ReplyDeleteMy husband Ray was the drummer, would love to see any footage that may exist
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