Australians are paying tribute to Steve Wright, widely regarded as Australia's first international pop star, after he died aged 68.
He became a superstar at the age of sixteen, as lead singer of iconic 1960s rock band The Easybeats.
Their song, Friday On My Mind, became a global hit and was voted the best Australian song ever in a 2001 poll.
The group broke up after five years, but their music was later covered by David Bowie, INXS and many others.
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The band attracted a Beatles-style fandom, dubbed "Easyfever"
Ordinary Australians as well as high profile figures in the music industry have been posting their memories of Wright on social media.
Sunday, December 27, 2015
Tributes after Steve Wright of Australian 60s band Easybeats, dies
Australians are paying tribute to Steve Wright, widely regarded as Australia's first international pop star, after he died aged 68.
He became a superstar at the age of sixteen, as lead singer of iconic 1960s rock band The Easybeats.
Their song, Friday On My Mind, became a global hit and was voted the best Australian song ever in a 2001 poll.
The group broke up after five years, but their music was later covered by David Bowie, INXS and many others.
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The band attracted a Beatles-style fandom, dubbed "Easyfever"
Ordinary Australians as well as high profile figures in the music industry have been posting their memories of Wright on social media.
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