The Screaming Jets have finally released their long awaited debut live DVD “ROCK ON”. It only took 15 years. Debuting in the ARIA charts at 11 and staying in the top 30 for four weeks the DVD has been lapped up by fans across Australia. And the only way to promote a live DVD, is take it to the masses, and tour the country.
“We’d always been talking about filming a show and putting it out but never seemed to get around to it. The timing seemed right last year on our first major tour in 3 years. We band played for over 2 hours to 1000+ punters on a Monday night in Penrith, put in some of the new songs and of course a whole bunch of the hits, something for everyone”, and the results have been truly amazing, here’s what some of the fans have had to say…...
The dvd is amazing!! It really captures the Jets energy and it so crystal clear visually. It is top quality and I can't wait to show it to those who haven't seen the Jets live so they can see what the big deal is all about!!!!
hehe picked my copy up about 30 mins ago just about to start watching it... have listened to the cd on the drive home.. is f..@! awesome!!! got a little carried away as well listening to it.. almost cost me $200 odd and 3 points.. thank christ for slow traffic
"and after finally dipping into the dvd last night, i can confirm that it does, in fact, ROCK".
"well what can i say but go and buy it, it surely fookin ROCKS!!!!!!!!!! I've just put the CD on now and is sounding goooood"
"The CD hasn't left my player since I got it. It sounds awesome! Walmo and the Jets boys... you guys should be proud!
Before Silverchair came along The Screaming Jets were the most popular band to emerge from the Australian industrial town, Newcastle. More than Silverchair, The Jets' music is a product of that town. When the original band members were growing up in Newcastle they faced a future of either working in the steelworks and associated industries or not working at all. In a town like that the locals live hard, drink hard and want their rock hard. The Screaming Jets gave them what they wanted.
Singer Dave Gleeson and guitarist Grant Walmsley formed their first band in high school. In January 1989 the two friends gathered another bunch of Newcastle lads to form the hard driving hard rocking Screaming Jets, bringing with them their little party trick where Walmsley hung upside down with his legs around the singer's neck without interrupting his solo. Between songs singer Gleeson confronted the audience with his bad mouth, politically incorrect views, and spur of the moment outbursts. Self declared young Rolling Stones fans they were also carrying on the Australian rock traditions established by bands like AC/DC, the Angels and Rose Tattoo.
By May 1980 the Jets had been signed to Roo Art, the internationally focused Australian label created by INXS manager Chris Murphy. Following an introductory EP, the band released its debut album All For One in April 1991 and scored an Australian top 10 hit with "Better." While their music kept winning them friends Dave Gleeson's mouth kept getting them into trouble. At the end of 1991 the band embarked on a lengthy tour of the USA and Europe.
Since the release of their second album Tear Of Thought in October 1992, The Screaming Jets have played in well over 20 countries all around the world, sacked members, lost members, scored an Australian hit with their version of Birthday Party's "Shivers," changed management and endured having their Roo Art record contract passed from distributor to distributor. Through it all, the Screaming Jets have continued to record and perform, Dave Gleeson has learned to focus his attitude in his lyrics and he and Walmsley have established themselves as a classic rock and roll singer/guitarist partnership, ala Jagger/Richards, Tyler/Perry.
Well if you haven't seen it yet jump over to the website and check it out.
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The amazing Australia dive Gail Page with legendary guitarist Mal Eastick and the most awesome band supported by absolutely gorgeous duet Microwave Jenny!!
Hey Guys i saw u last night @ Rooty Hill Rissole u went off Izzy u the man i was standin at your feet u have taken over Grants spot really well u Rock Mate , the new guys is good too but needs to get more pumped on stage but other than that he fits like a glove for the Jets . Dave u were f@#Kn outstanding as usual Congrats on the Birth of ya daughter . And Yes Yana Pitman have a mouth full of Concrete n Harden the F*&K up its only a toe .
