He spent years as host of countdown on abc television australias leading showcase of popular music. Music legend ian molly meldrum has had his fair share of health issues in the past few years. Jason jabba davis joins larry and kylie to countdown the music gurus most memorable moments from the 70s. Famous for his molly meldrumproduced hit the real thing, 1960s and 70s. Part three into paper walls is a song by australian singer russell morris.
There was once a boy from quambatook called ian meldrum, who moved to the big city, got a job in a bank, and then became molly, a music legend, writing for goset, producing the real thing and providing the soundtrack to our lives on countdown and hey hey its saturday. His trademark accessory is his stetson hat which is commonly mistaken for an akubra. During 1966 and 1967, meldrum worked as a mimer on the australian television programme kommotion. Ian alexander meldrum was born in orbost, victoria, on 29 january 1943. Molly meldrums phone number, email, address spokeo. Sue halliday ian taylor is at molly meldrum s place.
Meldrum is listed as coauthor of jenkins 2007 book, molly meldrum presents 50 years of rock in australia, where he. After seven years of frosty silence, ian molly meldrum feels huge relief he and elton john have ended one of showbizs most famous feuds. Its a life where not everything has gone to plan, but ah well, nobodys perfect. Ian molly meldrum contact info booking agent, manager. Ah well, nobodys perfect shares the eyeopening untold stories of the life of a music legend that hasnt always gone to plan so far, but has involved writing for goset.
The advent of colour tv in march 1975 coincided with a major shift in the direction of local popular music and was. Read largerthanlife stories about when molly met the beatles, elton john, david bowie, madonna and more. Ah well, nobodys perfect molly meldrum 9781760633295 allen. Ian molly meldrum booking agent, manager, and publicist contact info. Russell morris was one of australias biggest rock stars of the late 60s and early 70s. Channel 7 miniseries ian molly meldrum named his house luxor and hung out with crossdressers.
When i started reading this book i sighed heavily as i thought it was going to be somewhat lightweight and there didnt seem to be much to it. Australian icon, legend and logies halloffamer molly meldrum hijacking tvs big moment samuel johnsons gold logie with an incoherent ramble that seemed to stretch interminably long. The real thing developed into the fullblown widescreen extravaganza we know and love thanks to the intervention of russell morris then manager and mentor, ian molly meldrum. I just finished molly meldrum s ghostwritten autobiography the never, um, ever ending story.
Jan 27, 2015 generations of us have grown up with ian molly meldrum beaming into our lounge rooms, signature cowboy hat on head first on the groundbreaking music show countdown which ran for. The twopart television miniseries molly charts the birth of the australian music scene and the rise of one of its most influential and powerful names molly meldrum, the man whose passion for music foun. The story is from a largerthanlife character who delivers his observations and opinions on the madness, mirth and most of all, the music. A book of hilarious reallife anecdotes from molly meldrum, one of australias. Molly meldrum in conversation with stephen russell.
I just finished molly meldrums ghostwritten autobiography the never, um, ever ending story. Seven has banned molly meldrum from returning to hey hey its saturday, so nine has signed up the next best thing his maltese shihtzu cross ziggy. Molly meldrum net worth, biography, age, weight, height. By the time he was a teenager hed already rubbed shoulders with some of the biggest names in showbiz, including paul mccartney, blondie and lenny kravitz not to mention a meeting with michael jackson. Music journalists, toby creswell and samantha chenoweth describe him as the single most important person in the australian pop industry for forty years in their 2006 book, 1001 australians you should know. Written by johnny young and produced by ian molly meldrum, 1 it was a huge hit in australia and has become an australian rock classic. Fiona byrne competitions movies tv music celebs books. Apr 27, 2017 it was the logies speech that got everyone talking.
He was the talent coordinator, onair interviewer and music news presenter on the former popular music program countdown and is widely recognised for his trademark stetson hat, which he has regularly worn in public since. Ian meldrum was born on a ship outside the port of aden, south yemen. He is known for his work on mary and max 2009, countdown revolution 1989 and homicide 1964. Raggys and hoffa, based on real molly friends, and were. He is best known for presenting the popular music program countdown 197487. Molly went dressed as a musical fairy, and gifted elton one of the original wigs from the movie. Im a star at spotting musical or even other art forms star potential and making magic happen. The 71yearold music journalist, famous for his countdown show, will be the first nonmusician to go on the. The never, um, ever ending story molly meldrum with jeff jenkins. Life, countdown and everything in between by ian molly meldrum 20141101 on. Madonna, abba the musicians molly meldrum made famous. Digital notes and study tools builtin study tools include highlights, study. Ian alexander molly meldrum am born 29 january 1943 is an australian popular music critic, journalist, record producer and musical entrepreneur.
Molly meldrum walk of fame star hollywood qt sydney. The real thing is the debut single by australian singer russell morris, released in 1969. Find molly meldrums phone, address, and email on spokeo, the leading online directory. Molly meldrum reveals he is sick of hearing about himself. This book was a fascinating look back at the australian and world wide. Between the lines big ideas blueprint for living the book show the. In 1986 ian was awarded the order of australia for services to music and charities. The uncomfortable truth about our reaction to molly meldrum. How will molly help us remember australian culture. Feb 04, 2016 jason jabba davis joins larry and kylie to countdown the music gurus most memorable moments from the 70s. From kommotion, meldrum moved on to the teenage show do it, where he was the big haired music expert in a camp double act with the musician ian buckland, and the puppeteer behind molly the monster.
For international readers ian was a long time music critic and journalist in australia. Written by johnny young and produced by ian molly meldrum, it was a huge hit in australia and has become an australian rock classic. In an exclusive with womans day, morgan scholes says he had a childhood most could only dream of. It was released as a single in july 1969 and peaked at number one on the australian goset chart for four weeks, and in doing so, morris became the first australian artist to score consecutive number ones with their first two. Ian molly meldrum conversations with richard fidler abc. Standing next to the corner hotel itself a worldfamous live music venue for 60 years the 1. Life, countdown and everything in between by ian molly meldrum 20141101. Ah well, nobodys perfect, the untold stories by molly. This book is a celebration of 50 years of rock in australia, the. Molly meldrum simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. He has also worked as a music critic, journalist, musical entrepreneur and record producer. Ian molly meldrum contact info name, email address, phone number.
Framed by ian molly meldrum s fall from a ladder outside his home during the 2011 christmas season and his resulting coma, molly flashes back and forth through the key events of meldrum s life, from his small beginnings in quambatook, through his rise to becoming one of the biggest names in australian music. He also hosted countdown, australias well known music show during the 1980s. Ian molly meldrum bronze statue unveiled in melbourne. When johnny young arrived back in australia in early 1968, he realised his pop career was effectively over, so he concentrated on developing his songwriting and. Molly meldrums place richmond, victoria residence facebook. It was melbourne radio announcer stan rofe who coined ian meldrums nickname of molly in 1970.
Ian molly meldrum and his music show countdown was a regular fixture on my. Generations of us have grown up with ian molly meldrum beaming into our lounge rooms, signature cowboy hat on head first on the groundbreaking music show countdown which ran for. Join facebook to connect with molly meldrum and others you may know. Ian alexander molly meldrum am is an australian popular music critic, journalist, record producer and musical entrepreneur. Ian alexander molly meldrum am born 29 january 1943 is an australian music critic. Molly meldrum is announced as the next aria hall of fame. January 18, 2012 city of yarra, vic, australia luke codey dimity. In 2014, meldrum was inducted into the aria hall of fame. Speaking of his dads sexuality, morgan says molly was caught off guard when he asked. Dec 21, 2011 the condition of ian molly meldrum is continuing to improve and has been upgraded this morning from critical to serious but stable.
Music legend molly meldrum says he once dreamed of marriage and a family as he openly discusses. Ah well, nobodys perfect molly meldrum 9781760633295. Molly meldrum has been awarded a star on the hollywood walk of fame after celebrating 50 years in entertainment tonight. What can you say about molly meldrum that hasnt already been said, less eloquently, by the man himself not much, was always the answer. Nov 01, 20 ian molly meldrum is a legend of the australian music industry. Complete with his trademark hat, meldrum is sporting a big grin and holding his dog, ziggy. Ian molly meldrum was born in orbost, australia on january 29th, 1943. He then worked as a journalist for aussie rock magazine goset. Described as the single most important person in the australian pop industry for 40 years, he is best known as the host, talent coordinator, onair interviewer and music news presenter on countdown from 19741987. But the 75yearold appeared healthier and happier as he. Ian molly meldrum is undeniably one of the great icons of australian popular culture, one of the. He is known for his work on mary and max 2009, countdown revolution 1989 and. While having a genius for television, he could barely string two words together.
Molly has just published the memoir he started back in 1979, after fifty years in the entertainment industry. Ian molly meldrum bronze statue unveiled in melbourne sydney. Many of our articles have direct quotes from sources you can cite, within the wikipedia article. In 1985 ian molly meldrum was crowned melbourne s king of moomba. From one of australias most beloved personalities comes this eyeopening, inspiring and laughoutloud funny account of some of molly meldrum s most unforgettable encounters. Hi molly i could use youre help in breaking into talent recognition as a job. Molly meldrum wears a pair of crocs at mtv event in. Molly meldrum openly discusses his bisexuality and. He was the talent coordinator, onair interviewer, and music news presenter on the former popular music program countdown 197487 and is widely recognised for his trademark stetson hat, which he has regularly worn in public since the 1980s it is. Theres only one diva big enough to publicly take on madonna, and elton john really went for the protruding jugular while discussing the mdma singer during an interview with australias sunday night host molly meldrum yesterday. In 1974 molly was working as a record producer and music journalist when he was offered the chance to be the talent coordinator of a new music show called countdown. Molly meldrum presents 50 years of rock in australia. Molly meldrum presents 50 years of rock in australia by jeff jenkins, ian meldrum book resume.
He was the talent coordinator, onair interviewer and music news presenter on the former popular music program countdown 197487 and is widely recognised for his trademark stetson hat, which he has regularly worn in public since the 1980s it. Like the sporting icons celebrated in bronze nearby at the melbourne cricket ground, music industry royalty ian molly meldrum has been immortalised with a largerthanlife statue in his own neighbourhood of richmond. Like the sporting icons celebrated in bronze nearby at the melbourne cricket ground, music industry royalty ian molly meldrum has been immortalised with a largerthanlife. Now, with the appearance of his genially candid and self. Read your book anywhere, on any device, through redshelfs cloud based ereader. Elton john and molly meldrum end sevenyear feud over madonna. Ian molly meldrum was born on january 29, 1946 in orbost, victoria, australia as ian alexander meldrum. These contradictions raise questions about this quixotic man, but there was no question for those of us who grew up in the countdown days. Foxtels music channel max last night celebrated ian molly meldrum s 50 years in the music media business. More than thirtyfive years in the making, this is the story of ian molly meldrum and the television show that stopped the nation.
Molly gives us the full scoop on the countdown years the book is rich with behindthescenes. In 20 i interviewed him for research into my book bad boy boogie. Do yourself a favour, read molly meldrums genial memoir. He is best known for the ian molly meldrum produced the real thing as well as sweet sweet love, part 3 into paper walls, wings of an eagle and live with friends. Tomorrow morning december 21 you are invited to text your message of support to ian molly meldrum and the messages will be displayed on the big screen at federation square. Ah well, nobodys perfect is a fun and entertaining book by a true music fan and a natural storyteller. Molly was wearing a big coat, so he grabbed a usawarded gold. Kylie minogue and molly meldrum at molly s house in richmond in 1997. Russell morris the real thing into the music abc radio national. For four decades, ian has helped place australian music on the map.
Mollys hilarious, bighearted and bestselling memoir. A book of hilarious reallife anecdotes from molly meldrum, one of australias bestloved personalities. Framed by ian molly meldrum s fall from a ladder outside his home during the 2011 christmas season and his resulting coma, molly flashes back and forth through the key events of meldrum s life, from his small beginnings in quambatook, through his rise to becoming one of the biggest names in australian music the central focus of the series is the invention, rise and eventual fall. Russell went on to write and record his own hits, like wings of an eagle. Nov 17, 2016 join ian molly meldrum as he discusses his new memoir with stephen russell. Ian molly meldrum s most memorable moments the morning show. Molly has done more for australian music than anyone i know michael gudinski this book tells the funny, eyeopening and largerthanlife untold stories that happened along the way. Internationally, he is a friend of the famous, respected by the music industry ian mollymeldrum knows his stuff. Ian alexander molly meldrum am born 29 january 1943 is an australian music critic, journalist, record producer and musical entrepreneur.
There was once a boy from quambatook called ian meldrum, who moved to the big city, got a job in a bank, and then became molly, a music legend, writing for. Molly meldrums adopted son reveals a life of excitement. That same year, through bob geldoff, ian was involved with live aid and became australian chairman of live aid, hosting the 16 hour television marathon. Oct 28, 2014 ian molly meldrum has been announced as the next inductee into the aria hall of fame.
Discover book depositorys huge selection of molly meldrum books online. If madonna had had any common sense, she would have made a record like ray of light, stayed away from the. The song was written by johnny young and russell morris and produced by ian molly meldrum. At a time when australia was finding its voice, ian molly meldrum helped us find the music. Ian alexander molly meldrum am born 29 january 1943 is an australian music critic, journalist, record producer and entrepreneur. Ian molly meldrum, 65, music commentator, tv journalist and record producer on homophobia, upstaging dame edna and the awesome beauty of ancient egypt.
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