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 Chadpateman In October 1957, Little Richard toured Australia on the "Big Show Rock 'n' Roll" package tour alongside Gene Vincent, Eddie Cochran, and Alis Lesley. Key Events of the October 1957 Tour • Tour Lineup: The tour was presented by promoter Lee Gordon and featured American rock pioneers Little Richard, Gene Vincent, Eddie Cochran, and Alis Lesley. • The Religious Epiphany: During the tour (around October 11, 1957), Little Richard experienced a profound religious awakening. • Flight and Sputnik Shocks: His panic during a troubled domestic flight (interpreted as engine fire or near-disaster) combined with witnessing the launch/passing of the Soviet Sputnik satellite led him to view the signs as warnings of the apocalypse. • Throwing His Jewelry: On October 11, 1957, while crossing the Hunter River on the Stockton ferry to get to a concert in Newcastle, he renounced rock and roll and threw his expensive diamond rings into the water. • Leaving Rock 'n' Roll: He announced to his audience that you cannot serve both rock and roll and the Lord, cut his Australian tour short, and returned to the United States to pursue gospel music and Bible studies at Oakwood College. Watch a brief overview of Little Richard's dramatic turn away from rock and roll during his 1957 Australian tour: Little Richard Oct 16, 2026
 Chadpateman In October 1957, Little Richard toured Australia on the "Big Show Rock 'n' Roll" package tour alongside Gene Vincent, Eddie Cochran, and Alis Lesley. Key Events of the October 1957 Tour • Tour Lineup: The tour was presented by promoter Lee Gordon and featured American rock pioneers Little Richard, Gene Vincent, Eddie Cochran, and Alis Lesley. • The Religious Epiphany: During the tour (around October 11, 1957), Little Richard experienced a profound religious awakening. • Flight and Sputnik Shocks: His panic during a troubled domestic flight (interpreted as engine fire or near-disaster) combined with witnessing the launch/passing of the Soviet Sputnik satellite led him to view the signs as warnings of the apocalypse. • Throwing His Jewelry: On October 11, 1957, while crossing the Hunter River on the Stockton ferry to get to a concert in Newcastle, he renounced rock and roll and threw his expensive diamond rings into the water. • Leaving Rock 'n' Roll: He announced to his audience that you cannot serve both rock and roll and the Lord, cut his Australian tour short, and returned to the United States to pursue gospel music and Bible studies at Oakwood College. Watch a brief overview of Little Richard's dramatic turn away from rock and roll during his 1957 Australian Little Richard Oct 16, 2026
 Chadpateman Johnny Cash played his first-ever international concerts during his April 15–21, 1959 Australian tour alongside the Tennessee Two (Luther Perkins and Marshall Grant). Tour Overview The April 1959 tour featured a packed schedule across multiple Australian cities, including stops in Melbourne, Hobart, Sydney, Brisbane, and Newcastle. Cash was joined on the bill by the Tennessee Two, Gene Vincent, The Playmates, Bobby Day, Robin Luke, Frankie Sardo, and local act Col Joye and The Joy Boys. For a complete chronological list of dates, venues, and performances, please refer to the Johnny Cash Johnny Cash Oct 16, 2026
 Chadpateman Johnny Cash played his first-ever international concerts during his April 15–21, 1959 Australian tour alongside the Tennessee Two (Luther Perkins and Marshall Grant). Tour Overview The April 1959 tour featured a packed schedule across multiple Australian cities, including stops in Melbourne, Hobart, Sydney, Brisbane, and Newcastle. Cash was joined on the bill by the Tennessee Two, Gene Vincent, The Playmates, Bobby Day, Robin Luke, Frankie Sardo, and local act Col Joye and The Joy Boys. For a complete chronological list of dates, venues, and performances, please refer to the Johnny Cash Johnny Cash Oct 16, 2026
 Chadpateman Johnny Cash played his first-ever international concerts during his April 15–21, 1959 Australian tour alongside the Tennessee Two (Luther Perkins and Marshall Grant). Tour Overview The April 1959 tour featured a packed schedule across multiple Australian cities, including stops in Melbourne, Hobart, Sydney, Brisbane, and Newcastle. Cash was joined on the bill by the Tennessee Two, Gene Vincent, The Playmates, Bobby Day, Robin Luke, Frankie Sardo, and local act Col Joye and The Joy Boys. For a complete chronological list of dates, venues, and performances, please refer to the Johnny Cash Johnny Cash Oct 16, 2026
 Chadpateman The Sydney Morning Herald Sat, Apr 18, 1959 · Page 27 Johnny Cash Oct 16, 2026
 Chadpateman View changes 8.45pm show - 2nd of 2 on this day Johnny Cash Oct 16, 2026
 Chadpateman The Sydney Morning Herald Fri, Apr 17, 1959 · Page 20 Johnny Cash Oct 16, 2026
 mammabroon Childhood idols...what can i say?? Phenomenal gig. girls on film/psychokiller was just brilliant and i would now die quite happily Duran Duran / Pigeon Oct 16, 2026
 mammabroon Couldn't decide if i was more excited for inspiral carpets or the wonder stuff...both bands really got the crowd going. Great atmosphere great gig The Wonder Stuff / Inspiral Carpets Oct 16, 2026
 macgruder Crown of Thornz set was cut short due to the singer dropping the N word and the crowd getting very upset. Show Me The Body / Lip Critic / Crown of Thornz / Truck Violence Oct 16, 2026
 bsworth with Steady Rollin' Bob Margolin Stevie Ray Vaughan And Double Trouble Oct 16, 2026
 Eric Vaughn Sachs Front row center stage with special VIP Marlena Perez from Augustine Casino Jewel Oct 16, 2026
 drummorc Went with my brother Frank - turns out to be the last time I saw my brother before his accident!-( The Cars / The Romantics Oct 16, 2026
 Kayla 53 Holy water was also there Architects / ERRA / Holywatr Oct 16, 2026
 mikeasmel Went with Leah Stevie Wonder Oct 16, 2026
 mdono1 Monk Rowe - sax Rossano Sportiello - piano Mark Schein - drums Matt Vaconti - bass Monk Rowe Oct 15, 2026
 Brucefan24 Band lineup: • Artimus Pyle (Drums / Legendary Lynyrd Skynyrd Alum) • Thane Shearon (Lead Vocals) • Barry Lee Harwood (Guitar / Vocals / Dobro / Mandolin) • Scott Raines (Guitar) • Jerry Lyda (Guitar) • Shannon Wickline (Keyboards) • Johnny Jump (Bass) Artimus Pyle Band Oct 15, 2026
 Dom Gangitano Early VIP Meet & Greet Show in the Basement of The Viper Room Warner Drive Oct 15, 2026
 Mathew Stirrett Great concert, still cranking for there age!! BlackHawk Oct 15, 2026