Author Description

History of 'Countdown', the ABC pop music show that was aired from 1974 to 1987 and hosted by Ian 'Molly' Meldrum. Includes Meldrum's classic interview with Prince Charles; Rollermania; and the Australian bands of the era: Skyhooks, Sherbet and Hush. Foreword by Red Symons. The author is a feature writer at the 'Age' and was founding editor of its 'Entertainment Guide' section.