Moonlight formed in April 1974 with Tim Jones (vocals), Noel Geoghegan (keys), Doug Hills (bass) and Lawrie Telford (drums). A number of guitarists joined the band during the first year: Mick Bohle, Ken Francis, Bill De Voss and Jon Purdie until Dave Richards joined in 1975. In May 1975 they came third in the 4IP QLD Rock Festival (voted by Brian Cadd as the “best group musically”).In the same year at the QLD pop awards the band won awards in three categories. The following year (1976) they gained first place at the 4IP QLD Rock Festival and won “Pop Group of the year” and “Queensland's most popular rock group” at the QLD pop awards.
In 1977 the band signed a three-year record contract with WEA Records on the Warner Brothers label and released three singles of which two charted, ''Moonlight Lady'' and ''The Light'' (which was also released in NZ). A number of bass players joined the band from 1977: Ross Sims (ex-Buffalo), Doug Nethercoate and John Strangio. In 1978 they were chosen to play on a proposed 15-day Rock Cruise to Auckland and Noumea with Dragon, Skyhooks, Scandal and Renee Geyer. Moonlight supported many International and Australian acts. A few memorable ones were: Deep Purple at the Milton Tennis Courts, Jeff Beck at Festival Hall, Little Feat at Festival Hall and Melanie at the Sydney Opera House. The band also appeared on Countdown. Moonlight disbanded in 1978.
Members
Tim Jones (vocals), Noel Geoghegan (keyboards), Doug Hills (bass), Lawrie Telford (drums), Mick Bohle (guitar), Ken Francis (guitar), Bill De Voss (guitar), Jon Purdie (guitar), Dave Richards (guitar), Ross Sims (bass), Doug Nethercoate (bass), John Strangio (bass)
''Moonlight Lady (#62) / Take Me To The Country / Turkey In The Straw'' 1977 Warner Bros
''The Light (#59) / Am I Really Here?'' 1977 Warner Bros
''Heartbreak Kid / Jam On The Brakes'' 1978 Warner Bros
References
Lawrie Telford
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Hi Tim, I love this song Moonlight Lady. I don't know if you remember me I am Grant Bartlett's sister Prue from the early days of the band. Great music wish you were still at it.
ReplyDeleteTim (Billy) enjoyed his music for many years after Moonlight. He sadly passed away earlier this year in the UK. Lovely to see his music is still being appreciated.
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