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).
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Ol' 55 has released 9+ albums. Some of their notable releases include Open Top Cars & Girls In Tight T-Shirts, Greasemarks, The Vault. Explore their complete discography on this page.
Some of Ol' 55's most popular tracks include On The Prowl, Looking For An Echo, Goodnight Sweetheart, Two Faces Have I, Get A Job. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.
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 cov... Read the full biography on this page.
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