The South African Rock Encyclopedia features a compilation of top songs loved by notable South Africans, including artists and musicians, showcasing a rich diversity of popular South African rock music experiences.
Category Archives: Piet Botha
Tune Us Your Top 10: The Most Popular Songs
The early 2000s saw South African music personalities share their top ten local songs, revealing a list dominated by hits like “Johnny Calls The Chemist,” “Weeping,” and “Mannenberg,” celebrated for their enduring popularity.
Jack Hammer
Jack Hammer, formed in 1984 by Piet Botha and others, is known for its raw rock sound. The band evolved through line-ups, released influential albums, and continues as The Jack Hammer Band after Botha’s death.
Top Tunes: Great Afrikaans Songs
A handful of outstanding songs that capture the poetic beauty that seems to flow so naturally in Afrikaans. Far from exhaustive, but definitely worth a listen!
What’s New on the South African Rock Encyclopedia
The South African Rock Encyclopedia updates include expanded profiles of various artists, detailed entry on a prog-rock project, and event listings for the Further On Up The Road concert on 13 September.
Top Tunes: Piet Botha and Jack Hammer
The content lists various titles and a link to a Spotify playlist, featuring music from different artists and themes, including love and travel, focusing on diverse locations.
Classic Songs: Alphabetical List
The content provides a compilation of South African pop and rock classics curated by Brian Currin in 2002, including contributions from SA Rock Digest subscribers, with some occasional song additions to its playlist.
One For The Angels: Piet Botha’s 70th Birthday Bash
On 18 July 2025, a tribute concert for rock legend Piet Botha, celebrating his 70th birthday, will be held at The Daisy Jones Bar with limited tickets available.
Brian Currin’s Top Ten Favourite Rock Albums Of All-Time
Brian Currin passionately reflects on his top rock albums, celebrating timeless classics that shaped his musical journey and ignited an unquenchable love for rock music.
Piet Botha
Piet Botha, a significant figure in South African rock, led the band Jack Hammer from 1984 until his passing in 2019, leaving behind a notable musical legacy through solo albums and band contributions.