Moonlight (13)

Moonlight formed in April 1974 with Tim Jones(vocals), Noel Geoghegan (keys), Doug Hills (Bass) and Lawrie Telford (Drums). A number of guitarists joined the band during the first year: Mick Bohle, Ken Francis, Bill De Voss and Jon Purdie until Dave Richards joined in 1975. May 1975 – 3rd place in 4IP Qld Rock Festival (Voted by Brian Cadd as the “best group musically”). July 1975 – Qld pop awards - band won awards in 3 categories. March 1976 – 1st place in 4IP Qld Rock Festival. July 1976 – Qld pop awards - band won “Pop Group of the year” and “Queenslands most popular rock group”. 1977 - Signed 3 year record contract with WEA Records on the Warner Brothers label. Signed contract with manager John Sinclair (original Sherbert manager) with plans of touring Canada. A number of bass players joined the band from 1977: Ross Sims (ex Buffalo), Doug Nethercoate (ex Sebastian Hardie) and John Strangio (ex Stars). 1978 – Chosen to play on proposed 15 day Rock Cruise to Auckland and Noumea with Dragon, Skyhooks, Scandal and Renee Geyer. Moonlight in it’s current form disbanded in 1978. Moonlight supported many International and Australian acts. A few memorable ones were: Deep Purple at the Milton Tennis Courts 1975? Jeff Beck at Festival Hall 1976? Little Feet at Festival Hall 1976 Melanie at the Sydney Opera House 1977 John Paul Young Eastern Australia “On The Road” 4 week tour in 1977 Billy Thorpe Sydney & country NSW tour 1978 Leo Sayer National Tour 20 concerts 1978 23/4/78 – 14/5/78 Appeared on: Countdown 1977 Moonlight singles that charted “Moonlight Lady” – Recorded in Brisbane by Laurie Stone and Ric Formosa (from Little River Band) and re-mixed by Jackie Orczarksky at Trafalgar Studio in Sydney 12 weeks in charts – top 10. “The Light” – Recorded at Trafalgar Studio in Sydney and went to 27 in National Charts. “You Better Run” – Recorded at Alberts Studios in Sydney.