“Boys Will Be Boys!” is Rabbitt’s influential 1975 rock album featuring creative tracks like “Something’s Going Wrong With My Baby” and “Locomotive Breath,” blending polished production with strong musicianship, achieving gold record status in South Africa.
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McCully Workshop’s “Ages” Turns 50: A Golden Anniversary for South African Progressive Rock
In October 2025, South Africa celebrates the 50th anniversary of McCully Workshop’s influential album “Ages,” showcasing their innovative blend of progressive rock, classical influences, and lasting cultural impact.
From Crate Digging to Digital Archiving: 50 Years of Musical Discovery
A teenage train journey to the Hillbrow Record Centre ignited a passion for discovering overlooked music. This experience later inspired the creation of the South African Rock Encyclopedia, emphasising the value of exploration and preservation.
Top 20 Hit Singles of 1975
The top 20 hit singles of 1975 in South Africa, featuring various artists like ABBA, Bachman Turner Overdrive, John Lennon, and Nazareth.
Glass Top Coffin at 50: Celebrating Ramases’ Lost Space Opera Masterpiece
In 2025, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Ramases’ “Glass Top Coffin,” a unique progressive rock masterpiece blending spirituality and artistry, reflecting his tragic yet visionary journey from salesman to artist.
Flash Fearless Versus The Zorg Women Parts 5 & 6: Celebrating 50 Years of Musical Madness
Fifty years after its release, Flash Fearless Versus The Zorg Women Parts 5 & 6 remains a groundbreaking rock opera that blends humour, talented musicians, and comic aesthetics, creating a lasting legacy in music history.
Five Decades of Rock Excellence: Celebrating Rabbitt’s “Boys Will Be Boys!” at 50
Rabbitt’s debut album “Boys Will Be Boys!” revolutionised South African rock upon its 1975 release, achieving rapid gold certification. Led by Trevor Rabin, it showcased diverse musical influences and remains influential even fifty years later.
Flash Fearless Versus The Zorg Women Parts 5 & 6 [LP 1975]
Brian Currin discusses his fond memories of purchasing the album “Flash Fearless versus The Zorg Women Parts 5 & 6,” highlighting its humour, the star-studded line-up, and appreciation for the track “To The Chop.”
30 Spine-Chillers [Music Scene 75 Annual]
In 1975, the “Music Scene 75 Annual” by John Cornelius became a vital resource for record collecting in South Africa. It features a list of influential songs that shaped the decade’s music landscape.