The Easybeats facts for kids

Quick facts for kids The Easybeats
The Easybeats in 1966. Clockwise from left: Dick Diamonde, Harry Vanda, Snowy Fleet, George Young and Stevie Wright.
Background information
Origin	Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Genres	Rock, pop
Years active	1964–1969, 1986
Labels	EMI, Parlophone, Albert
Associated acts	Vanda & Young, Flash and the Pan, AC/DC
Past members	Dick Diamonde Harry Vanda Stevie Wright George Young Snowy Fleet Tony Cahill

The Easybeats were a famous rock band from Australia. They started in Sydney in late 1964. Many people think they were one of the most important rock bands in Australia during the 1960s. They were so popular in Australia that they were almost as big as The Beatles!

The Easybeats were the first Australian rock band to have a hit song all over the world. This happened with their song "Friday on My Mind" in 1966. They were also one of the few bands in Australia at that time who wrote and recorded all their own songs.

During their time together, they had 15 songs that made it into the top 40 charts in Australia. Some of their number one hits included "Friday on My Mind" and "Sorry". The band broke up in 1969.

Meet the Band Members

The Easybeats had five main members who played different instruments and sang.

• Stevie Wright was the lead singer. He was with the band from 1964 to 1969 and also for their reunion in 1986.
• George Young played guitar. He was also with the band from 1964 to 1969 and in 1986. George was the brother of Angus and Malcolm Young from the famous band AC/DC.
• Harry Vanda also played guitar. He was a member from 1964 to 1969 and in 1986.
• Dick Diamonde played the bass guitar. He was with the band from 1964 to 1969 and in 1986.
• Gordon "Snowy" Fleet played the drums from 1964 to 1967 and in 1986.
• Tony Cahill took over as the drummer from 1967 to 1969.

Their Hit Songs and Albums

The Easybeats released many popular songs and albums during their career. They were known for their energetic rock and pop sound.

Studio Albums Released

The band released several studio albums, which are collections of their songs. Some of their albums included:

• Easy (1965)
• It's 2 Easy (1966)
• Volume 3 (1966)
• Good Friday / Friday on My Mind (1967)
• Vigil / Falling Off the Edge of the World (1968)
• Friends (1969)

The Easybeats on TV

A TV show called Friday on My Mind was made about the band. It was an Australian TV drama mini-series shown on ABC in 2017. The show told the story of the band from when they first started in 1964 until they broke up in 1969.

Awards and Recognition

The Easybeats received several awards for their music and influence.

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards are a big yearly event in Australia. They celebrate the best in Australian music. The awards started in 1987. The Easybeats were honored in 2005 when they were added to the ARIA Hall of Fame. This means they are recognized as very important to Australian music history.

Go-Set Pop Poll

The Go-Set Pop Poll was a survey run by a popular teen music newspaper called Go-Set. From 1966 to 1972, readers voted for their favorite music stars. The Easybeats were very popular in these polls.

Images for kids

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  The Easybeats at a press conference before their reunion tour in 1986.

See also

In Spanish: The Easybeats para niños