Gavin Wood's Podcast

Marcia Hines AM

Australian/American soul singer, actress and TV personality Marcia Hines arrived in Australia at the age of 16 and the rest is music history. Marcia rose to the top of the charts with14 studio albums,1 live album and 9 compilation albums to her credit.

From the early stage production of Hair at 16 and to go on to play Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar, Marcia's career was assured.

Marcia was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2007 and she has also won 3 Queen of Pop awards in 1976, 1977 and 1978.

Countdown awards followed in 1979 and 1981. Australian Idol Judge and mentor and live stage performer. Marcia is much loved by her adoptive home all those years ago. It is indeed a huge pleasure to chat with Marcia Hines AM.

Martha Davis - The Motels

American rock and new wave singer, songwriter Martha Davis got her start on Countdown. Her song Total Control from the Motels became a hit after Countdown started playing it. Australia fell in love with Martha Davis. Molly fell in love with her too. Remember on Countdown when Martha threw her legs over Molly's legs on camera. It was a memorable moment on Australian television. Martha toured with us on our live show across Australia. Countdown the Arena Spectacular in 2007. Hits like Total Control, Only the Lonely and Take the L are just a sample of the great work that Martha has produced. Lets get talking to the wonderful Martha Davis.

Ross Wilson

Singer, songwriter, musician and producer Ross Wilson has achieved everything but the good news is, there is still more to come. After 55 years in the music business starting with the schoolboy band The Pink Finks then Daddy Cool, Mondo Rock and many different formations of bands throughout his career, Ross also does solo performances as well. With his big hit song from the 60's Eagle Rock turning 50 this year you can see what a remarkable body of work Ross has recorded. Lets get chatting with Ross 'The Boss' Wilson.

John Paul Young.

John Paul Young OAM, is a Scottish-born Australian pop singer who had his 1978 worldwide hit with "Love Is in the Air". His career was boosted by regular appearances as a performer and guest host on national broadcaster, ABC's 1974-1987 TV series, Countdown. Besides "Love Is in the Air", Young had top ten chart success in Germany and the Netherlands with "Standing in the Rain" and four other top ten hits in South Africa, including No. 1 hits with "I Hate the Music" in 1976 and "Yesterday's Hero" in 1975. On 27 August 2009, JPY was inducted into the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Hall of Fame.No matter where you are in the world you will hear 'Love is in the Air.' What a life and what an amazing career. I can't wait to chat with John Paul Young.

Glenn Barrie Shorrock AM is an English-born Australian singer-songwriter. He was a founding member of rock bands the Twilights, Axiom, Little River Band and post LRB spin-off trio Birtles Shorrock Goble, 'Blazing Salads' a duo with his mate Brian Cadd as well as being a solo performer.

Having been front man in those iconic Australian bands Glenn has many stories to tell.

Glenn and his band Little River Band conquered the American music scene with sold out concerts and huge stadium shows of 60,000 fans.

The LRB songs now get awards for 5 million airplays on American radio. 'Help is on it's Way' 'Cool Change' 'It's a Long Way There' 'Reminiscing'

'Home on Monday' and so much more. I am so excited to catch up with one of my music heroes over decades of the best music. Lets get chatting with Glenn Shorrock.

LEO SAYER.

Leo Sayer launched his career in the United Kingdom in the early 1970s, and became a top singles and album act on both sides of the Atlantic in the 1970s. His first seven hit singles in the United Kingdom all reached the Top 10 His songs have been sung by other notable artists, including Cliff Richard, Roger Daltrey and Three Dog Night.

We are very lucky that Leo wanted to live in Australia. He is an official Aussie and is one of the hardest working artists in the country.

Huge hits like 'The Show Must Go On' 'One Man Band' 'Long Tall Glasses' 'Moonlighting' 'You Make Me Feel Like Dancing' and so many more.

I am thrilled to chat with Leo Sayer.

COUNTDOWN the Australian music television show broadcast by

the ABC from 1974 until 1987. Countdown was the most popular

music program in Australian TV history which exerted a strong

sway on radio programmers. Countdown attracted local and

International acts and reflected the musical cultural influences of

the day. Gavin Wood was the shows voice over announcer and

offers an insight to the artists who performed on the show.

In this Episode Gavin chats with .... Kate Ceberano AM

Kate's who performs in genres of pop, soul & Jazz in Australia.

Kate has won so many music awards including Countdown awards

and is a member of the Order of Australia. Gavin can't wait to say

'I'm Talking' to Kate Ceberano AM

BRIAN MANNIX.

Australian rock music singer and actor.

Brian was the lead singer of 1980s band Uncanny X-Men, and in 2006 performed in the Countdown Spectacular and also at the 2006 AFL Grand Final. Uncanny X-Men are known for their hits such as "The Party", "How Do You Get Your Kicks?", "50 Years" and "Everybody Wants to Work".

Brian also wrote the 'Countdown Musical' and was involved writing the music for the cult movie, 'Houseboat Horror.'

Brian came fifth with professional dance partner Melanie Hooper on 'Dancing with the Stars' in its twelfth season during 2012.

In 2016, Brian was cast as "Buddy," a leading role in the successful stage musical 'We Will Rock You' based on the music of Queen and written by Ben Elton.

Brian is busy doing live shows and podcasts and is still writing songs and releasing records. It is a great pleasure to chat with that ball of energy, Brian Mannix.

In this Episode Gavin chats with Russell Morris AM.

Russell is a singer songwriter and guitarist, with a staggering 50

year career & counting. Russell had 5 Australian Top 10 singles

during the late 1960's and early 70's. The Real Thing was added

to the National Film and Sound Archives - Sounds of Australia

registry in 2013. His most current album Black and Blue Heart.

Let's chat to the Real Thing - Russell Morris AM

In this Episode Gavin chats with Brian Cadd AM.

In 2007 Brian Cadd was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame for

his 50 years of service to the music industry as a singer,

songwriter, instrumentalist, mentor and producer. Brian is one of

the greatest singer songwriters Australia has produced with a

successful career in the USA and Europe. Brian speaks to us

from New York about his 50 years in the business.

Let's get talking to Brian Cadd AM