ArtistInfo

Ayers Rock

Band, 1973-1981 AU
Rock and Jazz

Ayers Rock were an Australian jazz fusion, progressive rock band which formed in August 1973. Ray Burton (guitar and vocals), Mark Kennedy (drums) and Duncan McGuire (bass), members of Leo de Castro and Friends, left to form the eponymous trio of Burton, McGuire & Kennedy. They added a guitarist, Jimmy Doyle, changed their name to Ayers Rock and invited Col Loughnan (saxophones and flutes) to join. The group signed with independent label Mushroom Records in December 1973. Burton left the following March, and was replaced by Chris Brown (guitar, vocals). With live appearances, coverage in print media and word of mouth the group had a high national profile despite little radio airplay, and journalists praised their musicianship, music and live energy.

Members

	Duncan McGuire b AU
	Mark Kennedy dr, perc
	Col Loughnan fl *1942 AU
	Ray Burton voc, acg AU
	Jimmy Doyle g, acg, perc
	Chris Brown acg, voc, g AU