Name: Descent Into The Maelstrom: The Radio Birdman Story
Brand: Radio Birdman

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

LIVDVD001

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Format multiplier

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Film US

Limited edition

Release date

2018-11-09

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

784927459676

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1 / DVD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Radio Birdman

Genre US

Punk / Hardcore

Label US

MVD Visual

Australian proto-punk/garage rock band based in Sydney, New South Wales. The original lineup was composed of Chris Masuak (guitar), Deniz Tek (guitar), Pip Hoyle (keyboards), Rob Younger (vocals), Ron Keeley (drums), and Warwick Gilbert (bass). In 2006, the band reformed with its original members, except for Jim Dickson (bass) and Russell Hopkinson (drums), who replaced their counterparts.
Radio Birdman is an influential Australian proto-punk/garage rock band hailing from Sydney, New South Wales. With a unique sound blending high-energy guitar riffs, powerful vocals, and catchy keyboards, they have made a significant impact on the music scene. Formed in [year], the original lineup consisted of talented musicians including Chris Masuak on guitar, Deniz Tek on guitar, Pip Hoyle on keyboards, Rob Younger as the lead vocalist, Ron Keeley on drums, and Warwick Gilbert playing bass. Their raw energy and rebellious spirit quickly gained them a loyal following.
After disbanding for several years [year], Radio Birdman regrouped in 2006 with most of their original members intact. Unfortunately due to various circumstances Jim Dickson was replaced by Russell Hopkinson on bass and drums respectively. Despite this change in lineup,[Artist Name] continues to captivate audiences worldwide with their electrifying

The true story of Radio Birdman, the pre-punk band that changed Australian music forever.

This critically acclaimed documentary shows the uncompromising attitude and high energy rock'n'roll ethos of the band that was the prototype for independent music in Australia. The film features interviews with all surviving members of the original band, along with rare archival footage and photos. The DVD contains 60 minutes worth of bonus material including live footage and interviews.

In 1974, Deniz Tek and Rob Younger form Radio Birdman with a strict rule of no compromise and a raucous Detroit-style rock'n'roll. But Radio Birdman are shut down and kicked out of pubs in Sydney. Too confronting for the music industry, they started their own venue called The Funhouse and brought a new music to the 'New Race' of inner-city kids, looking for a soundtrack to rebellion. The 'bookish' band, including two medical students, became outlaws to the record industry, doing things their own way and releasing their own records before being spotted by Seymour Stein of Sire Records.

But Radio Birdman's intensity turned inwards, and cracks started to appear in the band. During the 1978 tour of the UK the original band broke up acrimoniously. By that stage they had created a scene. Like the Velvet Underground or The Sex Pistols, everyone who saw them started their own band. Years later Radio Birdman reform, but internal conflict remains and they struggle to find peace with each other. 'Descent into the Maelstrom' is an uncompromising story, sometimes brutal, always honest. It's the story of any band, with intensity to the nth degree. Called 'effing brilliant!' and 'the best rock documentary ever made', it's a must for ANYONE interest in music, in bands and in high energy rock'n'roll.