History of Australian pop and rock music
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Updated: 28 Sep 2017
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Created bykodie and zoe
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The Bee Gees formedACDC formedKylie Minogue's music career
kicked off when she released
a version of the '60s hit Locomotion.A new form of rock called
'Aussie pub rock' was born.
A hybrid of blues-oriented
rock and pop music.Treaty by Yothu Yindi became
the first track recorded by a
predominantly Aboriginal
Performer to make the chartsINXS formedHad an incredible influence in the rock and pop erasACDC made significant
contributions to the rock and
roll era.
Classified as hard rock or
heavy metal but see
themselves as their own
genre of rock and roll.
To date they are one of
the highest grossing bands
of all timePeriods
Alternate and Indie popDance and DiscoSurfing, love and feminist balladsAustralia developed
own rock and pop
stylePunk music emerged
mid-70sWith their release of hits in the 80s and 90s INXS' rise was one of the most
remarkable for this era.
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