Band, 1972-1983 AU
Rock
A.k.a. Frankie J Holden, Rockpile Jones, Jimmy Manzie, Pat Drummond, Wilbur Wilde, Geoff Plummer, Geoff Peterkin, Mike Raffone, Bruce Allen, Rob Drummond, Bob Tawney, Terry Bellew The Fives
Ol' 55 is a retro-fifties band from in Sydney, Australia, formed in 1975. OL'55 enjoyed enormous popularity with a style that bordered on parody. The band took its name from the Tom Waits song (as covered by The Eagles). Under the direction of manager Glenn A Baker, 'the Fives' managed to combine novelty retro kitsch and clever theatrics with a keen sense of pop dynamics and an acute understanding of rock 'n' roll. Former chartered accountant Peter Bryan became larger-than-life motor mouth front man Frankie J Holden. Ol' 55 members included: Frankie J Holden (Vocals), Rockpile Jones (Guitar & vocals), Jimmy Manzie (Bass & vocals), Pat Drummond (Guitar & vocals), Wilbur Wilde (Sax), Geoff Plummer (Drums), Geoff "Spud" Peterkin (Drums), Mike Raffone (Vocals), Bruce Allen (Sax) Rob Drummond (Bass), Bob Tawney (Guitar), Terry Bellew (Bass).
![]() | Wilbur Wilde sax, voc *1955 |
![]() | Frankie J Holden voc *1952 AU |
![]() | Jim Manzie voc, g, b AU |
![]() | Rockpile Jones voc, g |
![]() | Terry Bellew b |
![]() | Doug Martin dr |
![]() | Bob Drummond g |
![]() | Geoff Plummer dr |
![]() | Bob Taylor AU |
Track list and 30sec audio provided by
Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Time To Rock 'N' Roll - The Anthology | Ol' 55 | 2016 | Compil. |
Open Top Cars & Girls In Tight T-Shirts | Ol' 55 | 1986 | Album |
Ol' 55 On 45 Medley | Ol' 55 | 1981 | Single |
Two Faces Have I | Ol' 55 | 1980 | Single |
Anywhere The Girls Are | Ol' 55 | 1980 | Single |
Greasemarks | Ol' 55 | 1980 | Compil. |
The Vault | Ol' 55 | 1980 | Album |
(Feels Like A) Summer's Night | Ol' 55 | 1978 | Single |
Ruby | Ol' 55 | 1978 | Single |
Cruisin' For A Bruisin' | Ol' 55 | 1978 | Album |
Stay (While The Night Is Still Young) | Ol' 55 | 1977 | Single |
Fiveslivejive | Ol' 55 | 1977 | Album |
Xmas Promo | Ol' 55 | 1976 | Single |
Take It Greasy | Ol' 55 | 1976 | Album |
C'mon Let's Do It | Ol' 55 | 1976 | Single |
Looking For An Echo | Ol' 55 | 1976 | Single |
Rockin' Christmas | Ol' 55 | 1976 | Single |
On The Prowl / This Little Girl | Ol' 55 | 1976 | Single |
Diana | Ol' 55 | 1975 | Single |
Rock Around The Clock Radio Jingle | The Australian All-Stars, Ol' 55, Glenn Shorrock, John Paul Young, Frankie J Holden, Daryl Braithwaite, Renee Geyer, Wilbur Wilde, Graeme Strachan | Single | |
Comic Book World | Ol' 55 | Single |