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1967

(20th) John and Darryl hear 'Sadie' for the first time and reject the idea of recording it.
Records tapes backed by Zoot for the final Kommotion show at ATVO, Melbourne.


1969

(29th) John performs at Melbourne's Festival Hall, Operation Starlift


1970

(15th) hosts a marathon fun spectacular on Channel 7 called 'Ideal Fun Day'


1971

Studio album 'Johnny' is released

(30th) rehearsals commence for Charlie Girl


1980

(19th) The variety show 'Farnham and Byrne' premieres on Channel 2


1981

(15th) performs at the Sandown Park Hotel, Noble Park, Victoria

(21st) John wins Best Variety Performer at the Australian film and TV Awards


1983

(11th) LRB perform at the Stanley Theater, Pittsburh, USA


1984

(22nd) LRB perform at the Municipal Opera House, St. Louis, Missouri, USA

(31st) LRB perform at the Valley Forge Music Fair, Pennsylvania, USA


1989

(14th) Communication is released


1990

'Chain Reaction' is released


1991

(31st) John heads the 'Kickstart Concert' for the Adelaide Entertainment Centre. Support acts are Southern Sons and Ian Moss.


1992

(4th) 'Jesus Christ Superstar' opens in Sydney


1995

(13th) John performs at the Australia Remembers Concert, commemorating 50 years since the end of the Second World War, held at the Palais Theatre, St.Kilda


1996

(18th) Visits Manilla to promote Romeo's Heart and performs at Upstage Bar and Cafe, Mukati


1999

(16th) Radio station 2WS inducted John into their Hall Of Fame

(30th) 'Live At The Regent Theatre' CD is released


2000

(7th) 33 1/3 is released

(14th) 33 1/3 debutes on the Aria charts at No.1 (across Australia)

(21st) 33 1/3 is No.1 across Australia for the 2nd week

(28th) 33 1/3 is No.1 in Australia for the 3rd week


2002

(19th) A Press conference was held in The Farnham Room at Melbourne Park to announce The Last Time Tour


2004

(9th) John is presented with the 2004 JAMES CASSIUS AWARD in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the performing arts


2009

(21st) Essential 3.0 is released - a 3 CD collection presented in fold-out digipak sleeve


2017

(18th) Age of Reason and Chain Reaction are re-released on vinyl


2018

(18th) Client Liaison Expo - Flemington Racecourse, Vic

(25th) Client Liaison Expo - Paramatta Park, NSW

(26th) Client Liaison Expo - Victoria Park, Qld

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