Rock’n’Roll Walk of Fame and Shame

24 October 2008

Rock'n'roll fans can now download a free podcast to relive and explore the musical history of one of Sydney's most famous strips - Oxford Street.

"Produced by the City of Sydney, the Rock'n'Roll Walk of Fame and Shame is part of Art & About, Sydney's biggest public art festival," said Lord Mayor Clover Moore MP.

"This project brings to life stories about the past, linking Oxford Street's colourful history to the wonderful cultural precinct that it is today."

The podcast is available for free download on the City of Sydney website.

The free podcast looks at the rich history of music on Oxford Street which was the hub of an emerging rock'n'roll scene in the late 60s, 70s and 80s that changed the face of artistic Sydney.

Take the Rock'n'Roll Walk of Fame and Shame all the way up Oxford Street and immerse yourself in the sounds of past decades, with a podcast featuring Radio  Birdman, Mental as Anything, The Missing Links and many more. 

Listen to the sometimes hazy, sometimes crazy recollections of Martin Plaza from the Mentals, Rob Younger from Birdman, Andy Anderson from the Missing Links and other legends as they talk about the music that put Sydney's beloved Oxford St on the map of music fans everywhere. 

Double J and Triple J music and culture stalwarts Stuart Matchett and Tim Ritchie join producer Hugh Liney and local music and art maestro Mark Gerber to add their insights to this peculiarly memorable rock'n'roll destination tour.

"It's not just an interesting musical history," said podcast producer Hugh Liney. "It's a sometimes hair-raising social history of Sydney through the crazed and manic stage performances by bands such as The Missing Links in the 60s, the emergence of punk in the 70s and finally the explosion of Oxford St into a dance and party Mecca." 

http://web-dev/AboutSydney/VisitorGuidesInformation/HistoricalWalkingTours.asp

For further information, interviews and media requests:

Media Contact: Leanne Lincoln (02) 9265 9910 or llincoln@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

Art & About runs October 4 -26 and is produced by the City of Sydney

www.artandabout.com.au