We're delighted for this episode of the DEC4 Podcast to be joined by a genuine legend of Australian radio, Steve Collins, who takes us on a nostalgic, personal journey through the intense Sydney music scene of the 1970s. As well as his studio work for pioneering rock radio station 2JJ, Steve was at the heart of an incredible era of authentic, in-your-face live music, working at iconic venues, and mixing with era-defining Australian and international artists.

Steve takes us back to the earliest days of ACDC, the night Chuck Berry played the Revesby Workers’ Club, and Alexis Korner at ABC studios; and when maverick acts like Chain, Cold Chisel, Radio Birdman, Wendy Saddington, Jeff St John, and Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs could be seen any night of the week. We find out who was the loudest live band of all, to the nearest decibel, and celebrate some of the pioneering rock music programming on radio and television.

Hear Steve’s current work at www.tellmewhere2go.com

Our companion newsletter features some additional background and images, with links and suggestions for further reading, viewing and listening:

https://dec4.substack.com/p/dec-4-podcast-companion-steve-collins?s=w

Podcast theme thanks to Gainesville

www.gainesville-band.de

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