O'Keefe was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1988. Some of his hits include "Wild One" (1958), "Shout!" and "She's My Baby". [citation needed] According to Lou Casch, they backed acts including Chuck Berry, The Everly Brothers, Fabian, Tab Hunter, Jimmie Rodgers and Ricky Nelson, and on his 1960 tour, Nelson was booed by fans of O'Keefe's whom he had reputedly planted in the audience. [34], From 1968 onwards O'Keefe devoted most of his time to performing on the burgeoning Australian club and cabaret circuit, and aside from the 1969 live LP Live on the Gold Coast, his only album releases were compilations of past hits, mostly issued on Festival's budget label Calendar. John O'Keefe, in full John Michael O'Keefe, (born November 18, 1939, New York City, New York, U.S.), British-American neuroscientist who contributed to the discovery of place cells in the hippocampus of the brain and elucidated their role in cognitive (spatial) mapping. O'Keefe continued to issue singles, including a cover of the Harry Vanda-George Young song "Saturday Night", originally recorded by The Easybeats.On 14 February 1975 (St Valentine's Day) at the Masonic Hall, Waverley, O'Keefe married for the second time to Maureen Joan Maricic, a 29-year-old fashion consultant. [citation needed]. 12 in Sydney) and "I Ain't Gonna Do It" b/w "Could This Be Magic? SPONSORED. Up to this point he had performed for free, simply to gain experience, but his first paid engagement as a singer was as a Johnny Ray impersonator, performing on the Bathurst radio station 2BS, for which he was paid 17 plus expenses. Listen to Johnny O'Keefe MP3 songs online from the playlist available on Wynk Music or download them to play offline. Debut como actor en 1997 al aparecer en un cortometraje educativo y . A strong early musical influence was the American singer Johnnie Ray, who toured Australia to great acclaim in the 1950s and O'Keefe began his singing career as a Ray impersonator. A cover by Christopher Otcasek was used on the soundtrack for the movie "Pretty Woman" starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere. On 10 June 2004, a 5-metre tall Monument titled "The Wild One", created by sculptor Dr. Alex Sandor Kolozsy CDVA, was unveiled at the Coolangatta/Tweed Heads, Twin Towns Services Club in memory of O'Keefe. In December 1952 Dale and O'Keefe were called up for National Service. [citation needed] He spent several days confined in a straitjacket and heavily medicated, but by chance he encountered a staff member who had recently arrived from Australia who recognised him and was able to confirm his identity. 22 in December. 2. Johnny was stationed at Richmond in western Sydney, and served his six-month period in two blocks, from December-February 1952 and December-February 1953. Johnny O'Keefe first met Bill Haley during his tour in 1957 in Australia. Genres Rock & Roll, Pop, Pop Rock Share Tweet Follow 66 followers Dale went into the Army and O'Keefe went into the RAAF. [43], The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. [21] Sydney disc jockey Tony Withers was credited with helping to get radio airplay for the song but writer credits on subsequent versions often omit Withers, who later worked in the United Kingdom on pirate stations Radio Atlanta and, as Tony Windsor, on Radio London. [citation needed] His decision to try his luck in the USA was strongly opposed by his friend and mentor Lee Gordon but the ever-ambitious O'Keefe had already set his sights on breaking into the American market, and in L.A. he met with record executive Mickey Shaw who introduced him to executives of Liberty Records. This became his first hit in March 1958, peaking at No. His second Leedon single was a cover of The Isley Brothers' "Shout!" Shop by category. [46], The Australian Entertainment Mo Awards (commonly known informally as the Mo Awards), were annual Australian entertainment industry awards. Another major blow to O'Keefe was the sudden death of his partner and friend Lee Gordon, who died from a heart attack in London on 7 November 1963. Work The awareness of one's location and how to find the way to other places is crucial for both humans and animals. Artist descriptions on Last.fm are editable by everyone. The first major biography on O'Keefe was published in 1982, and several others have been written since including The Wild One by Damian Johnstone and Johnny O'Keefe - The Facts written in 2008 by Lonnie Lee and released by Starlite Records. Johnny O'Keefe (born 1935, died 1978) was an Australian rock'n'roll singer who rose to fame in 50's and 60's with hits like "Wild One", "Shout" and "She's My Baby". Move Baby Move 4. AU $10.95 postage. His performance supporting Bill Haley led to a contract with Festival Records.At his first recording session on a Saturday afternoon in July 1957, Johnny recorded Bill Haley's Billy Goat and I'm Still Alive. During his convalescence the TV show was renamed Sing, Sing, Sing and he was temporarily replaced as host by folk singer Lionel Long.O'Keefe scored his fourth Australian #1 hit with "Move Baby Move" in July 1963, and also "Shake Baby Shake" (#8, October '62) and "Twist It Up" which reached #32 in December '62.It was around this time that O'Keefe finally parted ways with his faithful backing group The Dee Jays, as he devoted more and more time to TV which was in the shocking era of all major artists miming songs at outdoor locations such at Manly Beach's Fairy Bower in 1967. Sentinel Infotech ", O'Keefe married Marianne Renate Willimzik, a 23-year-old hairdresser, at St Therese's Catholic Church, Dover Heights, on 2 August 1958. In his twenty-year career, O'Keefe released over fifty singles, 50 EPs and 100 albums. His parents were both good singers, his mother was an excellent pianist and his father occasionally played in a jazz band.O'Keefe made his stage debut at the age of four when he played the role of 'Dopey' in the Waverley College production of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs". Johnny O'Keefe Net Worth. Although it was claimed that it was recorded live at the Stadium, it was in fact a studio recording, overdubbed with the sound of a real Stadium audience. [42], In December 2020, O'Keefe was listed at number 39 in Rolling Stone Australia's "50 Greatest Australian Artists of All Time" issue. O'Keefe was alienated by the new developments in pop music, and later described this period as "the biggest downer in my career".[32]. He then attended high school at Christian Brothers College - Waverly, leaving in 1951 at the ripe old age of 16. Directed By: Ash Brannon, John Lasseter, Lee Unkrich. Taylor, however, failed to act on Haley's advice, so O'Keefe then famously took matters into his own hands and began telling the local press that he had in fact been signed to Festival. These "Big Show" concerts were landmarks in Australian popular entertainment, being among the first tours to feature leading overseas rock'n'roll stars, including Little Richard, Bo Diddley, Buddy Holly and Jerry Lee Lewis; Gordon also toured many top jazz acts of the day, including the first visits to Australia by black jazz artists such as Louis Armstrong, who had been prevented from touring Australia in previous years because of the White Australia Policy. Limited Distributed By - Warner Music Australia Pty. Il dbute sa carrire dans les annes 1950. The tenacious O'Keefe performed his routine no matter how small the audience, sometimes braving the rotten eggs and fruit thrown at him by local louts.After his second stint of National Service he began singing with Merzi two nights a week, playing at university college dances, 21st birthdays and private parties and Merzi also managed to get O'Keefe a regular spot on the 2UW live radio show Saturday Night Dancing. At that time the NZBC had a monopoly on radio, they had only one J.O'K. - Sat. The recording for which he is best remembered, Shout!, was recorded and released as a single twice (in 1959 and in 1964) but never achieved better than number 11. The Story of Johnny O'Keefe, which starred actor-singer Terry Serio as O'Keefe.In 1986 punk legend Iggy Pop recorded a cover version of O'Keefe's signature tune "Wild One" under the title "Real Wild Child", which was included on his album Blah Blah Blah and released as a single. This page was kept as a redirect to avoid breaking links, both internal . [40], In 1986 punk legend Iggy Pop recorded a cover version of O'Keefe's signature tune "Wild One" under the title "Real Wild Child", which was included on his album Blah Blah Blah and released as a single. As a small child, he joined his parents' act and later wrote skits for the stage. Trivia (5) Nephew of legendary Australian Rock and Roll singer Johnny O'Keefe. [27], "She's My Baby" had been recorded in Los Angeles with producer Snuff Garrett during O'Keefe's first visit to the United States in October 1959. Johnny Dangerously; Kidco; The Lonely Guy; Lovelines; Meatballs Part II; Micki + Maude; Moscow on the Hudson; No Small Affair; Nothing Lasts Forever; Oh, God! At the time, rock 'n' roll and its followers in Sydney often found themselves at odds with non-aficionados. At that time the NZBC had a monopoly on radio, they had only one J.O'K. My parents had landed in New York on the eve of the depression; my father's hope was that I would never have to live through one myself. Some of his hits include "Wild One" (1958), "Shout!" and "She's My Baby". Born in Sydney on 19 January 1935, Johnny O'Keefe became the undisputed King of Australian rock and roll. Tune into Johnny O'Keefe album and enjoy all the latest songs harmoniously. The Dee Jays stayed together, however, and continued performing until 1980. Rock n Roll Music 7.. Manufactured By - Warner Music Australia Pty. In his twenty-year career, O'Keefe released over fifty singles, 50 EPs and 100 albums. The young O'Keefe was intelligent and perceptive, with a great sense of humour, although his school grades fluctuated due to his misbehaviour and the fact that he was easily distracted; Sydney radio personality Gary O'Callaghan,[8] who was a classmate, later recalled that O'Keefe was often in trouble. He returned to the US in March 1960 to complete his contract, but after one final session at Goldstar on the 17th of that month which produced 'Don't You Know' and 'Take My Hand', Liberty did not renew his contract and he returned to Australia. He was introduced to O'Keefe by Keith Williams, whom he had known from a jazz trio in which they played. [18], At the time Casch joined the band, they were promoting their own dances at local venues such as the Balmain Workingmen's Institute and Stone's Cabaret. Johnny O'Keefe's stage costumes October 17, 2018 By Cristina Briones Johnny O'Keefe's red suit: Wool, rayon, synthetic velvet, made by John Portali, Sydney, Australia, 1957-58. Real Wild Child by Johnny O'Keefe (CD, 2022) AU $19.46 New Wild One The- The Very Best of 25 Track 2008 Johnny O'keefe CD AU $11.71 New AU $9.99 Used All Auction Buy It Now 138 results Artist: Johnny O'Keefe Artist Genre Style Edition Buying format Condition Price All filters SPONSORED Dennis Knight Salutes Johnny O'Keefe CD AU $30.00 Free postage The tenacious O'Keefe performed his routine no matter how small the audience, sometimes braving the rotten eggs and fruit thrown at him by local louts.[16]. [25], O'Keefe's last public appearance was on Seven Network's Sounds program, taped on 30 September 1978, six days prior to his death.[7]. He is from Australia. It became his 29th Australian hit, reaching No. A new version of Last.fm is available, to keep everything running smoothly, please reload the site. 32 in December 1963. 1 hit in August 1960 with "Don't You Know"/"Come on And Take My Hand", and the next single, "Ready For You"/"Save The Last Dance For Me", reached No. Eventually JOK was replaced by a more sedate Johnny Rebb and the Rebels at The Leichhardt Dance. He realised immediately that this was the style of music he wanted to perform, and from this point on he dedicated himself single-mindedly to becoming a rock 'n' roll singer and a star. Cast List: Cosmo Jarvis, Rhys Mannion, Claes Bang, Antonia Campbell-Hughes, Lalor Roddy (World Premiere) Linoleum. [citation needed], It was around this time that O'Keefe finally parted ways with his backing group the Dee Jays, as he devoted more and more time to TV. JOHNNY O'KEEFE was an Australian Rock and Roll singer whose career began in the 1950s. It was this incident, according to Casch, that inspired O'Keefe's signature tune, "Wild One". He was also a keen swimmer, surfer and sailor and often sailed with the Vaucluse Juniors sailing club.He matriculated in 1951, gaining an 'A' in French and a 'B' in English, mathematics, physics and economics. Australian rock historian Ian McFarlane succinctly described O'Keefe's qualities in his article on the singer in the Encyclopedia of Australian Rock & Pop: In September 1956 O'Keefe and his friend Dave Owen (an American-born tenor sax player) formed Australia's first rock'n'roll band, the Dee Jays. The court heard Mr O'Keefe suffered from bipolar disorder and was in a "hypomanic" state during the incident, in which he admitted to spitting, slapping and kicking Dr Lavee. : A Personal Journey Through the World of Broadcasting, 50 Greatest Australian Artists of All Time #39: Johnny O'Keefe, Australian Recording Industry Association, Johhny O'Keefe and Australian Rock 'n' Roll at Perth Capitol Theatre, Biography in the Australian Dictionary of Biographies Online Edition, "The Ambonese Connection: Lou Casch, Johnny O'Keefe and the Development of early Australian rock and roll" by Peter Cox, 25th Anniversary Tribute to Johnny O'Keefe, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Johnny_O%27Keefe&oldid=1126150475, Special Gold Award for '20 years service to the Industry', This page was last edited on 7 December 2022, at 20:29. Sing! "At the time, rock 'n' roll and its followers in Sydney often found themselves at odds with non-aficionados. He blacked out and woke three days later to find himself in a psychiatric hospital. Johnny Keefe Johnny Keefe a life-long Brewster New York resident died peacefully Monday June 26, 2017 at Regional Hospice in Danbury, CT, with his family at his side after a long courageous battle with cancer. The Museum has in its impressive Johnny O'Keefe collection three suits Johnny wore for his performances. A cover by Christopher Otcasek was used on the soundtrack for the movie Pretty Woman starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere. O'Keefe, whose hits include Wild One also a global smash for Iggy Pop in 1986 Shout and She's My Baby, was Australia's first rock'n'roll star, enjoying success here and overseas. Lawdy,. [4] He attended the University of Southern California but left midway through his sophomore year after his father died. His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. Il dbute sa carrire dans les annes 1950. By 1960 he had become the most popular and successful singer in Australia and a major TV star. O'Keefe also toyed with the local press, playing on Lou Casch's exotic appearance by telling journalists that Casch was the son of an Arrernte Aboriginal chieftain from Ayers Rock (Uluru) and that Casch's hand-built guitar was made from mulga wood. The Dee Jays stayed together, however, and continued performing until 1980.[33]. Johnny O'Keefe with his children, Peter and Vick, at the Horden Pavilion in 1976. John Michael O'Keefe (19 January 1935 6 October 1978) was an Australian rock and roll singer whose career began in the 1950s. "I'm Counting on You" became his second No. Limited Credits Liner Notes - Toby Creswell Notes with 24 page booklet. One of the biggest personal blows O'Keefe suffered albeit one for which he was primarily responsible was the breakdown of his marriage and the bitter 1966 divorce from his long-suffering wife Marianne, whom he had married in 1958, which resulted in him being denied access to their three children.During 1969 O'Keefe toured Vietnam to entertain Australian troops stationed there. Unfortunately though this was to be first of many such "breakdowns" O'Keefe would subsequently endure numerous spells in psychiatric hospital (including Hydebray alcohol rehabilitation hospital), and his drug problems dogged him until the end of his life . Johnny O'Keefe won one awards in that time, and the encouragement award was named named him.[47]. Skip to main content. JOHNNY O'KEEFE Rare 1961 Aust Only 7" OOP Leedon Single "I'm Counting On You" AU $39.95 AU $5.00 postage JOHNNY O'KEEFE Mockingbird & She's my baby 7" 45 record + juke box title strip AU $8.99 AU $6.00 postage or Best Offer SPONSORED JOHNNY O'KEEFE - SO TOUGH - 7" 45 VINYL RECORD - 1972 AU $8.00 AU $3.50 postage or Best Offer SPONSORED John Michael O'Keefe, known as Johnny O'Keefe (19 January 1935 - 6 October 1978), was an Australian rock and roll singer whose career began in the 1950s. "O'Keefe was the promoter, singer, bouncer, door attendant, sold the ice creams, mixed the drinks and cleaned the halls, while working during the days at his father's furniture store. Johnny Greenan joined the Dee Jays on tenor saxophone, replacing John Balkin. So Tough 3. It was produced and broadcast by the newly-opened Channel TEN-10 and filmed at various outdoor locations around Sydney, and O'Keefe released a 'spin-off' album also titled Where The Action Is during the year, but the series was not successful and budget problems and low ratings led to its cancellation in November 1967.From 1968 onwards O'Keefe devoted most of his time to performing on the burgeoning Australian club and cabaret circuit, and aside from the 1969 live LP Live On The Gold Coast, his only album releases were compilations of past hits, mostly issued on Festival's budget label Calendar.O'Keefe doggedly continued recording new singles during the later 1960s, but only three made it into the Top 40 "Sun's Gonna Shine Tomorrow"(#38, May 1966), "Be Careful Of Stones That You Throw" (#28, August 1966) and a re-release of "She's May Baby" which reached #22 in August 1969. He realised immediately that this was the style of music he wanted to perform, and from this point on he dedicated himself single-mindedly to becoming a rock 'n' roll singer and a star.Although he was perhaps an unlikely candidate for stardom, he pursued it relentlessly for the next two decades and it is a tribute to his tenacity that, in large measure, his dream was achieved: by 1960 he had become the most popular and successful singer in Australia and a major TV star. O'Keefe was born in the eastern Sydney suburb of Bondi Junction on 19 January 1935. "O'Keefe married Marianne Renate Willimzik, a 23-year-old hairdresser, at St Therese's Catholic Church, Dover Heights, on 2 August 1958. Johnny O'Keefe Good (G) Sleeve Vinyl Records, Johnny Cash Mint (M) Sleeve Vinyl Records, Johnny Cash Good (G) Sleeve Vinyl Records, The original lineup of the group was John Balkins (baritone sax), Kevin Norton (guitar), Keith Williams (bass) and Johnny 'Catfish' Purser (drums). He was born in Sydney on 19th January 1935 and in a career that spanned 20 years he released over 50 singles, 50 EP's and 100 albums. In August 1974 O'Keefe put together a package tour called "The Good Old Days of Rock'n'Roll" which featured many of his old friends including Dinah Lee, Johnny Devlin, Lonnie Lee, Jade Hurley, Barry Stanton, Tony Brady and Laurel Lea. He was raised as a Catholic and attended the local Catholic primary school, followed by secondary schooling at Waverley College in nearby Waverley. 22 in August 1969. Besides being a great showman himself, he is also credited for nurturing other Australian talent, like Barry Stanton and Lonnie Lee. Johnny O'Keefe 89fans Top Tracks Playlists Similar Artists Discography Albums Wintage Records 07-08-2022 One of the biggest personal blows O'Keefe suffered was the end of his marriage and the 1966 divorce from his wife Marianne, whom he had married in 1958. b/w "You Excite Me" (#9, May 1959).At this point O'Keefe switched to Festival's new subsidiary Leedon Records. While the song is credited officially to Johnny Greenan, Johnny O'Keefe, and Dave Owens, some sources suggest that O'Keefe was not directly involved in the composition. Johnny O'Keefe, Australia's first and most enduring rock star, died in St Vincent's Hospital last night. He died in 1978. Some of his hits include "Wild One" (1958), "Shout!" [15], Recognising Johnny's potential, Merzi began tutoring him on piano, encouraging him to broaden his repertoire and helping him to refine his stagecraft. [28], In the early hours of 27 June 1960, O'Keefe, Johnny Greenan and Greenan's wife Janice were driving back to Sydney from the Queensland Gold Coast. The pattern of dynamic performance leading to overwork, depression and breakdown was repeated for the next ten years. The show was a major success, but this only added to his already hectic workload and increased the pressure on him. O'Keefe quickly jumped to the rescue as a semi conscious Price was being taken away leaving most of the audience bewildered. According to Lou Casch, on one occasion, while O'Keefe and the Dee Jays played at an upstairs dance venue in Newtown, an "Italian wedding" reception was also taking place downstairs. Johnny O'Keefe 1960s Come On and Take My Hand 5. [9] During his time at high school Johnny joined the school cadets, where he made good progress learning trumpet,[6] and he (reluctantly) sang solo in the school choir. O'Keefe quickly took over the running of almost every aspect of the show, selecting guest artists, choosing their material, supervising the rehearsals and conducting the band.No doubt assisted by his high profile, O'Keefe scored two more Top 20 hits in the first half of 1959 with the singles "What Do Ya Know?" However the follow-up single charted significantly lower, peaking at a modest No. Haley was impressed by O'Keefe, giving him a song to record ("You Hit The Wrong Note, Billy Goat") and recommending him to Ken Taylor, A&R manager of leading local record company Festival Records. The event cemented O'Keefe's status as Australia's top pop star came just after the NZ tour ended. O'Keefe was the younger brother of Australian jurist Barry O'Keefe (a former head of the New South Wales ICAC). 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