| January
|
*
Johnny O'Keefe
forms his backing band - the Dee Jays |
| June
|
*
Bill Haley tours Australia with Johnny
O'Keefe and the Dee Jays as support |
| July
|
*
Johnny O'Keefe
releases 'You Hit the Wrong Note, Billygoat' on Festival
|
| October
|
Col
Joye joins the K.J. Quintet, which changes it's name to
Col Joye and the Joy Boys |
|
|
*
Thunderbirds form in Melbourne
* USSR launches Sputnik and while touring Australia, Little
Richard takes it as an omen, finds religion and returns to the
US |
