For the first time in more than six decades, the original stars of Australia’s early rock ’n’ roll era are joining forces on stage. “The Good Old Days of Rock ’n’ Roll” brings together a lineup of legendary performers whose chart-topping hits and television appearances defined the sound of a generation.
Presented by Bob McKinnon, the show is not a tribute or nostalgia act—these are the original artists who helped launch Australia’s rock and roll music scene through programs like Six O’Clock Rock and Bandstand. New tour dates have just been announced for regional New South Wales, with performances scheduled for Bathurst, Orange and Dubbo in July 2025.
The tour features five of the era’s most iconic performers: Little Pattie, Dinah Lee, Jade Hurley, Lucky Starr and Digger Revell.
Little Pattie burst onto the scene in 1963 at age 14 with her debut single “He’s My Blonde Headed, Stompie Wompie, Real Gone Surfer Boy”. She quickly became a household name, with multiple chart successes and regular television appearances. Today, she remains an active performer and is widely recognised for her contribution to Australian music, holding awards including a TV Week Logie, an ARIA Hall of Fame induction, and the MO Lifetime Achievement Award.
Her dedication to her craft remains undiminished. “The passion and challenge for me comes that with every show I do, I want it to be better than the last. I guess that’s just the professional in me. I never take anything for granted, so I just want to make each performance the best it can be,” Pattie said.
New Zealand-born Dinah Lee, widely known as the “Queen of the Mods”, achieved international success with hits like “Don’t You Know Yockomo” and “Do the Blue Beat”, making her one of the most influential female performers of the 1960s.
Jade Hurley, dubbed “Australia’s King of Country Rock” by Johnny O’Keefe, boasts a remarkable achievement—every record he has released has attained Gold, Platinum, or Double Platinum status across Australia and New Zealand. His energetic piano-driven performances continue to draw strong crowds.
Lucky Starr is best remembered for his 1962 hit “I’ve Been Everywhere”, which topped charts and became a cultural anthem. Later embracing country music, he was inducted into the Australian Country Music Hall of Fame.
Digger Revell, one of the foundational figures in Australian rock ’n’ roll, has shared the stage with icons such as Chubby Checker and Bobby Rydell. Known for his enduring energy and unmistakable voice, Revell remains a favourite among original rock fans.
Little Pattie says the opportunity to tour with her longtime friends is a joy. “When opportunity came up to do a show with my friends, how could I say no? We just love being together, rehearsing together and performing together,” she said. “When we all arrive backstage and we haven’t seen each other for a couple of weeks, there’s screams of joy coming from us all.”
“The Good Old Days of Rock ’n’ Roll” is a rare opportunity to see some of Australia’s most loved and enduring performers live. For fans of the original hits and the artists who created them, this tour promises to be a celebration of music history, energy and friendship.
Event Details
Tour Dates – July 2025:
Friday 4 July – Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 2.00pm
Bookings: (02) 6333 6161
Saturday 5th July, 2025 – CIVIC THEATRE, ORANGE NSW – 2.00pm
Bookings: (02) 6393 8111
Pictured Above: Little Pattie hits the stage with a lineup of Australian Rock & Roll Royal
