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Daniel Johns is one of the most influential performing artists Australia has ever known, capturing the voice of the youth of Australia, and often, the youth of the world. First performing under the name 'Innocent Criminals', Johns and his band mates shot to fame after winning several competitions, which guaranteed them a record contract. He chose to call his band Silverchair as a form of a living tribute to two of his biggest musical influences, Nirvana (Silver is a spin on their world wide hit 'Sliver') and You am I ('Berlin Chair'). Their debut e.p., 'Tomorrow', was a huge hit in Australia when released in 1995, going double platinum and being the ninth best selling song of the year. When their debut album 'Frogstomp' was released, no one was surprised when it was a huge seller, going platinum in America, 4 x platinum in Australia and selling close to a million copies. Their next album 'Freakshow' was a commercial let-down as Johns sunk into teenage angst and lament, perfectly harmonising about the struggles he faced. Troubles which are many - depression, anorexia and arthritis are all things he has suffered from in the past, and in 1999 he was stalked by a fan. Johns escaped in his music, capturing his struggles through such ballads as 'Cemetery', 'Miss you love', 'Ana's song' and 'Abuse me'. Currently, it appears the worst is behind Johns who is back on top with his new album, Diorama. Unfortunately, due to his arthritis, he has been unable to tour the album, but an incredible performance at the 2002 Aria's boosted sales, and the album has sold close to 500, 000 copies - Diorama is the album critics call "Silverchair's best work yet." Throughout his troubles, he has been lovingly nursed by his girlfriend, singer Natalie Imbruglia. Johns claims he has put his teen angst and woes behind him, and with a great album like 'Diorama' one has to take his word for it. Selling 6 million albums world wide, Johns is the voice of the youth in Australia, and a hero to millions throughout the world.- Actor
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Phil Avalon was born & raised in Newcastle. He began his entertainment career by selling seats to his own puppet shows at age five. In his teens he became a male model and soon became one of Australia's highest paid in this profession. (Early centerfolds of his work are now highly sought after pieces of memoribillia). His first writing & producing work at age 20 was a stage play 'The Backstreet General', it was both a critical & financial success and will be soon produced as a big budget movie. Phil supported his producing & writing career with guest appearances in movies and television programs like 'Inn Of The Damned' and 'Number 96'. His next production, Australia's first telemovie -'Double Dealer'. Phil wrote, produced and played the lead role. Next,'Summer City. This movie was conceived when Phil re-connected with some of his surfing buddies from his competition days. 'Summer City' starred Mel Gibson, Steve Bisley, (in their first on screen roles)John Jarrat and Phil. It broke box office records and is now considered a cult classic. Phil then began winding up his acting career in films 'Inn Of The Damned' and 'Number 96'the movie. 'Little Boy Lost' was produced by Phil in the late seventies, but he took his name off the title after a dispute with the executive producer. He then produced 'Breaking Loose', 'Sher Mountain Killings Mystery', 'Fatal Bond', 'Exchange Lifeguards', 'Signal One', Tunnel Vision' 'Trackdown - The Finder', ' The Pact' and then 'directed and produced 'Liquid Bridge'in 2003.- Actor
- Writer
- Soundtrack
Ben Gillies was born on 24 October 1979 in Merewether, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. He is an actor and writer, known for Spawn (1997), The Cable Guy (1996) and The Art of Racing in the Rain (2019). He has been married to Jackie Gillies since 2010.- Eddie Charlton was born on 31 October 1929 in Merewether, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. He died on 8 November 2004 in Palmerston North, New Zealand.
- Chris Joannou was born on 10 November 1979 in Merewether, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. He is an actor and writer, known for Silverchair: Tomorrow, Version 2 (1994), Silverchair: Israel's Son (1996) and Silverchair: Miss You Love (1999).
- Writer
- Actress
Evadne Price was born on 28 August 1888 in Merewether, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. She was a writer and actress, known for The Phantom Light (1935), Silver Top (1938) and Blondes for Danger (1938). She was married to Kenneth Andrew Attiwill, Charles A. Fletcher and Henry A. Dabelstein. She died on 17 April 1985 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.