He had twenty-nine Top 40 hits in Australia between 1958 and 1973. Johnny O'Keefe's life changed irrevocably after seeing and hearing Bill Haley singing "Rock Around the Clock" in the film Blackboard Jungle in June 1955. Discover new favorite songs every day from the ever-growing list of Johnny O'Keefe's songs. A cover by Christopher Otcasek was used on the soundtrack for the movie "Pretty Woman" starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere. O'Keefe is the proud son of Janja O'Keefe and Barry O'Keefe. 10:00AM - 8:00PM; Google+ Twitter Facebook Skype. 5. O'Keefe's trademark was his flamboyant stage attire, which included gold lam jackets and brightly coloured suits trimmed with fake fur. In December 1952 Dale and O'Keefe were called up for National Service. 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. [42], In December 2020, O'Keefe was listed at number 39 in Rolling Stone Australia's "50 Greatest Australian Artists of All Time" issue. They opened a boutique, J. O'K Creations, at Paddington in 1978. [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. Johnny O'Keefe had been performing in talent shows, mainly doing impersonations of Johnny Ray singing songs such as Crying and The Little White Cloud that Cried (complete with prop glasses filled with water to make artificial tears). He was born in Ambon in 1924, grew up in Aceh and Jakarta, began playing guitar at an early age, and became a dedicated jazz musician. Some of his hits include "Wild One" (1958), "Shout!" 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]. Fearing that O'Keefe might have to be replaced as compere, the Seven network renamed O'Keefe's TV show as Sing Sing Sing in February 1963 but its popularity continued.By late 1963, however, a new music trend from the UK known as Merseybeat was gaining momentum. (b/w "What'd I Say"), which reached #3 in November 1959, and it was followed by his first #1 single, "She's My Baby" / "Own True Self", in January 1960.O'Keefe and The Dee Jays had a regular gig in Sydney each Wednesday and Saturday night at the Leichhardt Police Citizen's Boys Club during 1959. 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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. Skip to main content. Many of these outfits were made for him by Sydney 'showbiz' costumier Len Taylor, although one famous red suit trimmed with leopard-print velvet cuffs and lapels (now in the collection of the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney) was reputedly made by his mother Thelma.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. There was little or no rock music scene in Australia, and certainly no Australian rock recordings, prior to 1957, when Bill Haley toured the country. John Michael (Johnny) O'Keefe (1935-1978), rock'n'roll singer, was born on 19 January 1935 in Sydney, second of three children of Raymond Moran O'Keefe, furniture salesman, and his wife Thelma Edna, ne Kennedy, both born in New South Wales. He was raised as a Catholic and attended the local Catholic primary school, followed by secondary schooling at Waverley College in nearby Waverley.[3]. He is a nephew of the Australian rock and roll singer Johnny O'Keefe. Johnny O'Keefe won one awards in that time, and the encouragement award was named named him.[47]. Another night saw a crew cut disc jockey Bob Rogers handing out records while being filmed for a documentary. So Tough 3. Limited Marketed By - Warner Music Australia Pty. According to Ian McFarlane, Liberty offered to pay $5 to anyone who could throw further than the singer, but they had to pay out many times at one exhibition when O'Keefe turned up drunk.O'Keefe undertook a gruelling tour that visited 35 states, but he made little impact, although "She's My Baby" reputedly sold more than 100,000 copies in the USA, and the flipside, "It's Too Late" briefly reached #1 in New Orleans. Live performances began to taper off. A formidable man who cares for nothing, is forced to confront his self-destructive core, when a violent car crash involving a sexually charged boy who epitomises life, challenges him to face his truth. [39], In 1986, the Seven Network produced the successful 'docu-drama' mini-series based on his life, Shout! She Wears My Ring 6. It was this incident, according to Lou Casch, that inspired O'Keefe's signature tune, "Wild One". 2 on the singles chart. They commenced in 1987. 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. His father, Alderman Ray O'Keefe, was Mayor of Waverley Council in the early 1960s. 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. - The Story of Johnny O'Keefe (1985). The show was a rather daring departure from the ABC's otherwise rather staid entertainment programming, as its charter obliged it to cater to a mainstream audience and its radio and TV outlets had until then, featured little of the new rock'n'roll craze.Six O'Clock Rock premiered on 28 February 1959 and was originally hosted by Ricki Merriman, but after six episodes O'Keefe took over as host, marking the beginning of the most successful phase of his career. [More] Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Kelsey Grammer. Johnny O'Keefe first met Bill Haley during his tour in 1957 in Australia. He blacked out and woke three days later to find himself in a psychiatric hospital. 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.In February 1960 O'Keefe returned to the U.S. for a promotional tour, where he was promoted as "The Boomerang Boy", and much to his chagrin, O'Keefe was obliged to give boomerang throwing exhibitions. SPONSORED. His father Alderman Ray O'Keefe was Mayor of Waverley Council in the early 1960s'She's My Baby' was added to the National Film and Sound Archive's Sounds of Australia registry in 2007. His daughter has a cameo in the TV movie bio about his life, Shout! 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. Now, his nephew and TV star Andrew has given a rare glimpse at what he was. JOK then performed Price's number one hit 'Personality' giving the audience some value for money and cementing his star status.Next morning a picture in the Sydney tabloid newspaper The Daily Telegraph showed O'Keefe accepting a piece of jewellery from the very appreciative Lloyd Price. This, together with a serious car smash which required several operations to reconstruct his face, culminated in Johnny's death from a heart attack in October 1978.During his career, J O'K had five number one records and ten other top ten hits. [45], The King of Pop Awards were voted by the readers of TV Week. It premiered at St George Leagues Club in Sydney and continued successfully for the next four years. Johnny O'Keefe Net Worth. Peter Cox on the outlandish outfits that defined Australia's rock 'n' roll rebel. Halfway into the Vietnam War (1959-1975), a special US combat unit is sent to hunt and kill the Viet Cong soldiers in man-to-man combat in the endless tunnels underneath the jungle of Vietnam. Limited Distributed By - Warner Music Australia Pty. Sing, Sing, Sing was eventually cancelled in October 1965. O'Keefe and the Dee Jays quickly attracted a strong local following, due in large measure to O'Keefe's magnetic personality and his dynamic stage performances.O'Keefe's 'trademark' was his flamboyant stage attire, which included gold lame jackets and brightly coloured suits trimmed with fake fur. [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. O'Keefe was born in the eastern Sydney suburb of Bondi Junction on 19 January 1935. 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. Johnny was stationed at Richmond approximately 50 kilometres (31mi) North-West of Sydney, and served his six-month period in two blocks, from DecemberFebruary 1952 and DecemberFebruary 1953. Connect your Spotify account to your Last.fm account and scrobble everything you listen to, from any Spotify app on any device or platform. [34], In January 1967, O'Keefe compered a new TV show called Where The Action Is. In early 1959 ABC hired Johnny O'Keefe & The Dee Jays as the resident band for its new one-hour live television show Six O'Clock Rock which featured local artists. 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. and recording another string of hit records. O'Keefe is one of five children. That award was presented to him by the the talented Bryan O'Leary, a former pupil of Jimmy's, who was in turn a pupil of Bryan's grandad Johnny O'Leary. 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. 9Graves hidden third rail , two "027" curve and one Standard ga. straight.. 1 bag of over 50 :HO track connectors and "O" ga. locks. 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. Samples from the Iggy Pop version were incorporated into the theme music for the ABC's long-running late-night music video show Rage, which premiered in 1987, and the opening credits of the show include footage of O'Keefe on stage.In 1988 Johnny O'Keefe was posthumously inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame.In 1994 the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney recognised O'Keefe's contributions in a major exhibition of Australia's rock and pop history titled Real Wild Child and a comprehensive CD-ROM based on the exhibition was later released with the same title.In 1998 Australia Post issued a special stamp edition celebrating the early years of Australian rock'n'roll; the first stamp in the series commemorated Johnny O'Keefe's rise to stardom in 1958.Johnny O'Keefe's life story and career also inspired the stage musical, Shout! 4.7. 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. [citation needed], In 1994, the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney recognised O'Keefe's contributions in a major exhibition of Australia's rock and pop history titled Real Wild Child and a comprehensive CD-ROM based on the exhibition was later released with the same title. 3. Johnny sings his No 1 Hit Song on the Johnny O'Keefe Show Oct. '61 Johnny O'Keefe; Birth name John Michael O'Keefe Also known as: J.O.K., The Wild One Born 19 January 1935 Bondi Junction, New South Wales, Australia Origin Sydney, Australia Died 6 October 1978 (aged 43#REDIRECT This is a redirect from a page that has been moved (renamed). The original lineup of the group was John Balkins (baritone sax), Kevin Norton (guitar), Keith Williams (bass) and Johnny 'Catfish' Purser (drums). His mother was an excellent pianist[5] and his father occasionally played in a jazz band. [citation needed] Samples from the Iggy Pop version were incorporated into the theme music for the ABC's long-running late-night music video show Rage, which premiered in 1987, and the opening credits of the show include footage of O'Keefe on stage. [citation needed]. Casch recalled that he actually played behind Jerry Lee Lewis, whose own backing musicians were so daunted by the Dee Jays' performance that they got too drunk to play.[24]. Johnny O'Keefe died six days later, on 6 October 1978, from a heart attack induced by an accidental overdose of prescribed drugs. Fearing that O'Keefe might have to be replaced as compere, the Seven network renamed O'Keefe's TV show Sing Sing Sing in February 1963[34] but its popularity continued. On his return to Australia, "It's Too Late" became his eleventh Australian hit, but O'Keefe was totally broke and deeply depressed. Johnny O'Keefe died on 6 October 1978, from a heart attack induced by an accidental overdose of prescription barbiturates. Johnny O'Keefe 89fans Top Tracks Playlists Similar Artists Discography Albums Wintage Records 07-08-2022 O'Keefe quickly jumped to the rescue as a semi conscious Price was being taken away leaving most of the audience bewildered. Sing! The Living Legend of Johnny O'Keefe (1975) Johnny O'Keefe 1. MC Paul Hogan introduced him as a "newcomer" and urged the crowd to "give him a go", and although he was at first greeted with some jeering and booing, by the end of his set he had completely won over the crowd.In early 1974 he scored his last big hit with a version of the old Inez and Charlie Foxx hit "Mockingbird", recorded as a duet with vocalist Margaret McLaren. 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. 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". Four "trucks" ink. O'Keefe and the Dee Jays' first major break was a support spot on Lee Gordon's first "Big Show" rock'n'roll tour, which starred Little Richard, Gene Vincent, and Eddie Cochran. - Sat. He was the second of three children of Raymond Moran O'Keefe and Thelma Edna Kennedy. Being unable to read or memorise the script, the young O'Keefe improvised his part.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, who was a classmate, later recalled that O'Keefe was often in trouble. The dance is on Saturday night. 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. Feel free to contribute! [citation needed], In 1988, Johnny O'Keefe was posthumously inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame. 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. O'Keefe and the Dee Jays' first major break was a support spot on Lee Gordon's first "Big Show" rock'n'roll tour, which starred Little Richard, Gene Vincent, and Eddie Cochran. The Dee Jays stayed together, however, and continued performing until 1980.[33]. Impressed, O'Keefe offered him the job and handed him a pile of records, saying "Here, learn these. JOHNNY O'KEEFE was an Australian Rock and Roll singer whose career began in the 1950s. Tribute To Johnny O'Keefe - 22 Golden Greats 1978 LP record excellent, cover VG. Rock and roll star Johnny O'Keefe has left a lasting legacy among Australians and fans right across the world. By late 1963, however, a new music trend from the UK known as Merseybeat was gaining momentum. O'Keefe's last public appearance was on Seven Network's Sounds program, taped on 30 September 1978. [20] While the song is credited officially to Johnny Greenan, O'Keefe, and Dave Owens, some sources suggest that O'Keefe was not directly involved in the composition. Who is Johnny O'Keefe son? Discover. Johnny O'Keefe Born 19 January 1935, Bondi Junction, NSW, Australia Died 6 October 1978, Sydney, NSW, Australia Member of The Dee Jays Also Known As John Michael O'Keefe [birth name], J.O'K, J'OK, J.O.K. 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. The former independent label had been established by Lee Gordon, and was distributed by Festival. His popularity continued to decline and sales of his records fell. His father was Barry O'Keefe, a judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales. He was one of the best lightweights in New Jersey during 1930's. Johnny took part in 127 bouts, winning 89, 12 draws, 9 no decision contests, losing only ] 4 decisions and 3 tko's. During his pro career he fought some of the top fighters in the country. At that time the NZBC had a monopoly on radio, they had only one J.O'K. Some of his hits include "Wild One" (1958), "Shout!" As Carrie's visit with Frannie takes place, Dar and O'Keefe's attack ad on Keane hits the media, enraging Keane. It was also recorded by Jerry Lee Lewis, Everlife, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Glamour Camp, Marshall Crenshaw, Brian Setzer, and Wakefield and Jet. O'Keefe, aged 43, collapsed after a heart attack on Thursday night at his home at Double Bay. [citation needed] It was an era in which many major artists mimed songs at outdoor locations, such at Manly Beach's Fairy Bower in 1967. In his twenty-year career, O'Keefe released over fifty singles, 50 EPs and 100 albums. At that time the NZBC had a monopoly on radio, they had only one J.O'K. Synopsis: Woody (Tom Hanks) is stolen from his home by toy dealer Al McWhiggin (Wayne Knight), leaving Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen). O'Keefe continued to issue singles, including a cover of the Harry Vanda-George Young song "Saturday Night", originally recorded by The Easybeats. Genres Rock & Roll, Pop, Pop Rock Share Tweet Follow 66 followers We have estimated Johnny O'Keefe's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets. To cover his US failure he bought a bright red imported 1959 Plymouth Belvedere on hire purchase and began touring relentlessly up and down the east coast of Australia to pay off the car and replenish his finances, returning to Sydney every Saturday to present Six O'Clock Rock. In the early hours of 27 June 1960, O'Keefe, Johnny Greenan and Greenan's pregnant wife were driving back to Sydney from the Queensland Gold Coast. Johnny Rebb wore a toupee and was escorted through the crowd to the bandstand accompanied by a bodyguard-manager. Died. Explore. Within a few months the emergence of the new wave of guitar/vocal groups led by The Beatles and The Rolling Stones ushered in a new era in popular music, and their advent signalled the start of a rapid decline in O'Keefe's career. O'Keefe became a regular singer with the Merzi quintet and performed with them every Sunday at the charity shows they performed at the Bondi Auditorium. 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. Listen to Johnny O'Keefe MP3 songs online from the playlist available on Wynk Music or download them to play offline. The FBI raided the New York home of James O'Keefe, the head honcho of right-wing sting operation Project Veritas, on Saturday.O'Keefe confirmed the search of his apartment in Mamaroneck on the . In 1959, Lee Gordon contracted O'Keefe to perform and be filmed in his film 'RocknRoll', a live filming of one Lee Gordon's 'Rock'n'Roll Spectacular' shows that travelled nationally during that year. Was: AU $28.95. As soon as he was released from close confinement he escaped, but by chance he was able to make contact with Lee Gordon, who happened to be in London at the time, and with Gordon's help (and that of O'Keefe's wife and his parents) he was transferred to St George's Hospital to recover, and he returned to Australia as soon as he was well enough to travel. While the front of the large car bore the brunt of the very severe impact, all three were seriously injured. So, how much is Johnny O'Keefe worth at the age of 43 years old? 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. et She's my Baby [1].Au cours de ses vingt ans de carrire, O'Keefe a sorti plus de cinquante singles, 50 EP et 100 albums. When Gene Vincent and his band were stranded in Honolulu on their way to Australia, Gordon contacted O'Keefe and asked him to fill in for Vincent for the first night of the tour in Wollongong. The Legend of The Wild One, with book by John-Michael Howson, David Mitchell and Melvyn Morrow and featuring music made famous by O'Keefe and other hits of the 1950s.A portrait of O'Keefe by Australian artist Ivan Durrant, titled "A Little Bit Louder Now", is in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra.On Thursday 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 the King of Australian Rock and Roll.In October 2010, his 1958 album, Wild One, was listed in the top 40 in the book, 100 Best Australian Albums. In 2021, a clip from the film featuring O'Keefe performing 'Swanee River' was uploaded to youtube. He grew up with four siblings named Sophie, Philip, Vanessa, and Roger. There was little or no rock music scene in Australia, and certainly no Australian rock recordings, prior to 1957, when Bill Haley toured the country. It became his 29th Australian hit, reaching No. 22 in December. [25], O'Keefe had played a few dates in New Zealand in 1958, but in early 1959 rising NZ promoter Harry M. Miller organised a two-month tour. 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. O'Keefe was alienated by the new developments in pop music, and later described this period as "the biggest downer in my career".[32]. 2 straight and 6 curve HO Fastrack style. Since his death, O'Keefe's stature has continued to grow, and . However the tour eventually fizzled out in late November, as O'Keefe had behaved badly which did not endear him to Liberty Records which had spent over $17,000 promoting him. Fastrac 45 deg crossovers NIB. 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