Mondo Rock dispensed punchy, craftily professional, adult pop-rock. Between 1977 and 1991 the Australian charts were enlivened by their sleek and proficient offerings.At the heart of Mondo Rock's chemistry were the exceptional song writing talents of vocalist Ross Wilson and guitarist Eric McCusker.The first Mondo Rock came together in February 1977, the band’s first single ‘The Fugitive Kind’ made top thirty nationally - the first of 17 Mondo Rock hits. Three more singles were released, the album Primal Park making top forty. After line-up changes which saw Aztec drummer Gil Matthews pass through the band, Mondo Rock took a break at the beginning of 1980.Ross Wilson was back within three months with a new band, a new record deal and very much a new sound. Standing alongside him was the guitarist from the band Matchbox, one Eric McCusker, a songwriter of skill and focus with James Black on keyboards, Paul Christie on bass and J.J. Hackett on drums - the definitive Mondo Rock formation - the band was one of the most popular in Australia; a powerful draw card on the national touring circuit.Eric's ‘State Of The Heart’ and Ross's ‘Cool World’ were both top ten hits, while the ‘Chemistry’ album shot into the top three. Two more hits were forthcoming from this landmark album - the title track and ‘Summer Of '81’. ‘Nuovo Mondo’ was another top ten album in mid 1982, yielding three singles ‘No Time’, ‘The Queen and Me’ and ‘In Another Love’. While the album was riding high, Paul Christie left to form The Party Boys. A second album for Warners, the top five ‘The Modern Bop’ preceded by the Eric McCusker-penned single ‘Come Said The Boy’ (a national #2 hit) and the follow-up top twenty hit ‘Baby Wants To Rock’, saw Mondo Rock at the forefront of Australian music. On equal footing with the likes of Cold Chisel, INXS, Australian Crawl, Angels and Divinyls. Upon moving to PolyGram in 1985, they went straight into the top ten with a best of, ‘Up To The Moment’.

There’s no better way to get back to playing music than joining Weekend Warriors. As a Weekend Warrior you’ll be playing with other musicians of a similar level and playing the music you love, from Daddy Cool to Snow Patrol.

Almost Famous produces highly interactive and professional corporate teambuilding events. Talented & professional musicians combined with exceptional organisation will provide your team with a world class experience...John V. StanhopeChief Financial Officer - Telstra Dear Paul and the Almost Famous Team, My sincere thanks to you and your team for your contribution to the success of our annual off-site conference. As well as being fantastic fun, the whole experience showed our group that with the support of colleagues anything is possible, which is one of the messages we wanted to get across to the group. As you know, there were some logistical challenges to be overcome with staging the event but the 'never say never' attitude of you and your crew helped to overcome these and stage a very professional event. Every success with Almost Famous, which truly is one of the best team-building activities currently on offer.

Founded, played bass & managed the creative and business affairs of EMI, then Sony Music Recording Artists, ‘The Party Boys’. This unique group featured the talents of high profile Australian artists, James Reyne, Richard Clapton, Shirley Strachan, Marc Hunter, Angry Anderson and John Swan. Also international artists inc. The Eagles’ Joe Walsh, The Animals’ Eric Burdon, Jethro Tull’s Doanne Perry & Status Quo’s Alan Lancaster. Paul also performed during this time on bass guitar. The Party Boys achieved platinum and gold status record sales including a N01 single and several top 20 hits.

Bands in order - Feet First, Silverwing, Loose Booty, Kevin Borich Express, Mondo Rock (still current), The Party Boys, Rockhouse.

The Party Boys - recruited Status Quo bass player Alan Lancaster, switched to drums resulting in two drummers driving the band, the other being my lifelong friend Richard Harvey (Divinyls) who I played my first ever live gig with in Feet First.

Business Development | Infinitum was one of the earliest e-commerce capable, user manageable web building applications designed for the SME market.

Established Australian film production company’s American office in New York. Director of Sales for The United States, performed various tasks including consultation with the European and South American divisional heads re marketing strategies. In 1997 was made Managing Director of the group as a whole, based in Sydney Australia.

Conceived and convened 'The Rock Music Initiatives' seminars for music industry starters for then Minister Peter Collins.

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Toured with Elton John, Status Quo, Gary Glitter, Eric Clapton.