MOONLIGHT

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 “Queenslands 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''. 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)

SINGLES

Moonlight Lady

21 MAR '77

#62

The Light

5 SEP '77

#59

References

Lawrie Telford

https://www.top100singles.net