Jeff Jenkins, Journalist
Jeff Jenkins is the author of several music books, including 50 Years of Rock in Australia. His all-time favourite band is Horsehead, and he barracks for Essendon and the Melbourne Storm.
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'Gone Truckin'': A New Compilation Celebrates Slim Dusty, The Original Road Warrior
In a chat with Slim Dusty's daughter, Anne, Countrytown learns more about the singer's universal appeal, his love for Star Trek, and more as a new compilation album lands on streaming.
Vale Mark Moffatt: From '(I’m) Stranded' To Nashville- A Remarkable Musical Journey
"He's an unsung hero of Australian music."
Remembering Slim Dusty, The King Of Australian Country, Who Died 20 Years Ago Today
Slim Dusty is fondly remembered as "the Bradman of Australian music".
Top 15 'Australian Idol' Moments
As Australian Idol returns to our screens, we remember the magic moments from the show that took the nation by storm when it started 20 years ago.
Top 21 ‘Australian Idol’ Stars, Ranked
Whatever way you look at it – particularly if you put it in a head-to-head battle with The Voice – Australian Idol’s strike rate is remarkable. You can argue about the order, but this is a pretty impressive list of stars from Idol’s first seven years.
‘I Cried For Hours Writing That’: O’Shea Talk Evocative New Album ‘Neon Soul’
“We wouldn’t have a career if we didn’t have each other.”
Casey Barnes Has No Time For Music Industry Ego
“I don’t get people with big egos who are difficult to deal with and don’t treat people with respect.”
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