JOHN WILLIAMS

Started playing guitar at 10 years of ageand formed a few groups in those early days playing wherever and when they couldOut of these groups became The Rebelswith many lineups early.including Yuk Harrison on BassThen Larry Morris joined and the name was changed to Larrys Rebels.The Rebels took over the residency at the Famous TOP 20 Nightclub in the early 60s from . The Premierswithout doubt one of the best bands of the era.who replaced Max Merritt and the Meteors.who were the groups mentors as Max even then was the hottest act in townbefore the Rebels hit the scene.and the rest was historyRising to be the biggest act in NZ in the 60s.having hit after hit on the chartsAt this time.Kevin Borich had formed the La de dasand they were the only act to dominate the charts as much as Larrys Rebels in the next few years. After many tours supporting such names as.The YardbirdsRoy OrbisonThe Walker BrosHermans HermitsEric Burdon and the Animals.Tom Jonesthe Rebels were brought to Australia.to tour nationally with the homecoming of theEasybeats from england.massive act at that period.then worked and became a major act in Australia.just then Larry Morris left the group and was replaced by Glyn Mason on vocals.Terry Rouse left too.and was replaced by Mal Logan boards.this lineup remained The Rebels The late and much loved Marc Hunter from Dragon fame.said that Larrys Rebels were the precise reason he an d brother Todd Hunter had decided to get into the music business.Their band Dragon was one of my personal favourite NZ bands.Mike Chunn from Split Enzalso states that Larrys Rebels played an important role in his life to become a musician too.as well as many others.The Rebels had more hit singles than any other kiwi band through-out the 60s and 70s and played to the biggest crowd of over 200,000 people in 1968 at the Myer music Bowl Moomba Concert. To celebrate the Rebels success in hit records over the years.EMI released a GREATEST HITS CD in 2003. John worked in many groups including King Harvest.one of melbournes great rock and roll bands.with many of the countrys best musicians playing in it also.Was origionally asked to join Axiom by Glen Shorrock.but was unable to at the timeChris Stockley took that rollwent on to be guitarist for the late Yvonne Barrett.and later was Fulltime guitarist for the American Platters.and John RowlesJohn also had the pleasure to fill in for the great.JIMMY PAGEwith The YARDBIRDS on tour. Jimmy took ill, and John took his placean honour and privilege not many have hadWorked as a session player .now working with . The Retro Boys.one hot blues boogie group.with many of melbournes great musicians . THE RETRO BOYSis all about great classic blues songs.revived again and given a new and powerfull feeling to these great songs . THE RETRO BOYS.PlayPURE VINTAGE BLUES/ROCK.New Lineup featuring some of Melbournes top musicians Now also plays with Electrifying BLUES ROCK BAND.BLACK ICE.



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