Daily Music Dose

Arguably, Australia is the homeland of pub rock. Rock N' Roll legends like AC/DC and Rose Tattoo hailed from Oz. Until 2003 they stood alone but now Airbourne are following in their foot steps.

Ryan and Joel O'Keeffe knew at an early age that they want keep pub rock alive.

In 2003 Joel met guitarist David Roads during work in Warrnambool Hotel, and after some jam sessions asked him to join the band.

The band lacked a bass player, however the God of Rock 'n' Roll had plans for Airbourne.

While Ryan was stumbling home drunk from a party, he ran into Justin. Forming a fast friendship - as one apt to doing whilst drunk- Ryan took his new friend home. It turned out that Ryan's new friend plays bass and the band was complete.

Thank you God of Rock 'n' roll for the fortunate coincidence!

Shortly after, Airbourne released their first EP. In 2007 they released their first international Album 'Running Wild', earning them two awards and and place on the track list of 'Guitar Hero World Tour'.

Some critics panned Airbourne for being nothing more than a copy AC/DC. While listening to 'Running Wild' for the first time can easily give this impression but make time for listen closely.

It's true, Airbourne are playing pub rock like AC/DC but they don't sound like AC/DC.

If you listen to Airbourne's music, you are listening to 100% pure Rock 'n' Roll and if you go to one of their gigs, you can feel 100% pure Rock 'n' roll.

Airbourne are fast, they are wild and very powerful. As I went for the first time to one of their gigs, the atmosphere was electrifiying!

Their shows are a lot fun but beware of the front rows. It's fun there but you might get a beer shower.

Joel slop more beer into the crowd than drinking himself. Appart from that Joel is cheating! He pretended to drink wine but at the end of the show the bottle was almost full.

I enjoy their shows and their music very much. I hope more people feel the same way about this band like me.

In 2010 Airbourne will release their second album. So, ... stand up for rock 'n' roll!

Songs you should liste to:

Running Wild

Stand up for Rock 'n' roll

Black jack

Too much, Too young, Too fast (the song that's featured on Guitar Hero World Tour)