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by Rod Willis (Author)
A backstage pass to the wild world of Australian rock and roll.
At 18, Rod Willis leaves for London, the heart of music and fashion in the 1960s. A decade later, after working with rock legends like UFO and Fleetwood Mac, he returns to Australia. Driven by a desire to discover the next big thing, he finds Cold Chisel, a raw and unknown band. As their manager, Rod is instrumental in their rise to become Australia's biggest band, navigating the mayhem and madness of the music industry.
Ringside takes you behind the scenes of the studios and beer barns that birthed iconic bands. Discover the story of Cold Chisel's journey to the top, fueled by Rod's guidance and their unforgettable Last Stand tour. This is a must-read for fans of Australian music history and anyone seeking a glimpse into the life of a rock and roll manager.
Author Biography
At 18 Rod Willis jumped on a boat for London, the Mecca for music and fashion in the 60' s. A decade on he would return to his homeland Australia after a career of working in the US and Europe with a variety of international groups including UFO, Savoy Brown, Fleetwood Mac and Emerson, Lake and Palmer. A burning desire to find an act that he could help take to the top led him to an unknown band from Adelaide by the name of Cold Chisel. Little did he know that when he took on the role of manager - becoming the latest in a procession of hopefuls - Rod would begin a remarkably successful relations
