I was joined by Simon Wright, who of course was the former drummer of ACDC and DIO! 

We take a deep dive into his career, WHY would you leave ACDC? His most memorable moment with the band playing live (and backstage) 
PLUS he talks joining Dio and give us the lowdown on the "Perfect Drum Solo" and how anybody can do it!

I was joined by Simon Wright, who of course was the former drummer of ACDC and DIO! We take a deep dive into his career, WHY would you leave ACDC? His most memorable moment with the band playing live (and backstage) PLUS he talks joining Dio and give us the lowdown on the "Perfect Drum Solo" and how anybody can do it!

Homegrown is BACK and BIGGER than ever! Australian Music Lives here - Only on Triple M and the LiSTNR App
Weeknights from 10pm, British India Drummer and Triple M's own Matty O hosts the Australian Music show that EVERY band wants to get on! 

Homegrown is BACK and BIGGER than ever! Australian Music Lives here - Only on Triple M and the LiSTNR App Weeknights from 10pm, British India Drummer and Triple M's own Matty O hosts the Australian Music show that EVERY band wants to get on!

Triple M Homegrown with Matty O

Triple M Rocks! Welcome to the podcast feed for all our music specials, highlights, the latest news in Aussie Rock and Interviews with some amazing names in Rock as heard on Triple M. Subscribe on the LiSTNR App to catch it all in one place.

Triple M Rocks! Welcome to the podcast feed for all our music specials, highlights, the latest news in Aussie Rock and Interviews with some amazing names in Rock as heard on Triple M. Subscribe on the LiSTNR App to catch it all in one place.

Triple M Rock

The best rock music content from around the Triple M network!

The best rock music content from around the Triple M network!

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HOMEGROWN: ACDC" Ex-Drummer Simon Wright on Partying with ACDC!"

Good friend of the show Jack Parsons from The Pretty Littles joins us to chat about their new album, wild festival stories, and what it’s like performing at one of Melbourne’s best venues alongside their good mates Press Club.

The gig’s on tonight — don’t miss it! Grab your tickets here:

https://www.bandsintown.com/e/1037911292?app_id=ggl_feed&came_from=289&utm_medium=web&utm_source=ggl_feed&utm_campaign=event&source=ea

Good friend of the show Jack Parsons from The Pretty Littles joins us to chat about their new album, wild festival stories, and what it&rsquo;s like performing at one of Melbourne&rsquo;s best venues alongside their good mates Press Club.
The gig&rsquo;s on tonight &mdash; don&rsquo;t miss it! Grab your tickets here:
https://www.bandsintown.com/e/1037911292?app_id=ggl_feed&amp;came_from=289&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_source=ggl_feed&amp;utm_campaign=event&amp;source=ea

THE PRETTY LITTLES ARE BACK!

Patrick Donovan the Live Music Lead from the city of Port Phillip popped in to tell us all about Last Lap Live!.

Kick on after the Grand Prix just five minutes from the track in St Kilda and South Melbourne, where Melbourne’s most vibrant bars, great and free live music venues are right on your doorstep.

Soak up the post‑race energy over two huge nights at Last Lap Live, on 7 and 8 March with an exciting lineup of free live music — plus great drinks and dining — all free and minutes from the Grand Prix Gates! Explore buzzing bars along Clarendon Street in South Melbourne, Fitzroy Street and St Kilda Foreshore, and take in a huge line up of free gigs Keli Holiday, John Course, Dallas Crane, Yolanda Be Cool, The Mavis's and more. 

See the full program below. 

 

Patrick Donovan the Live Music Lead from the city of Port Phillip popped in to tell us all about Last Lap Live!.
Kick on after the Grand Prix just five minutes from the track in St Kilda and South Melbourne, where Melbourne&rsquo;s most vibrant bars, great and free live music venues are right on your doorstep.
Soak up the post‑race energy over two huge nights at Last Lap Live, on 7 and 8 March with an exciting lineup of free live music &mdash; plus great drinks and dining &mdash; all free and minutes from the Grand Prix Gates! Explore buzzing bars along Clarendon Street in South Melbourne, Fitzroy Street and St Kilda Foreshore, and take in a huge line up of free gigs Keli Holiday, John Course, Dallas Crane, Yolanda Be Cool, The Mavis's and more.&nbsp;
See the full program below.&nbsp;
&nbsp;

Melbourne's Getting  A Free GP Afterparty - Last Lap Live!

Two shows down into The Darkness' Aussie tour and they're having a blast! 

They've been coming to Australia since 2004 and this tour will see them clock over 50 shows in Australia. They're supporting our Homegrown Artists on this tour too, plus we take a walk down memory lane at shows like The Big Day Out!

Justin Hawkins Also Reveals which Aussie song he wishes he wrote and why.

Check out their remaining Aussie dates here.

https://www.thedarknesslive.com/the-darkness-announce-australia-and-new-zealand-2026-tour/

Two shows down into The Darkness' Aussie tour and they're having a blast!&nbsp; They've been coming to Australia since 2004 and this tour will see them clock over 50 shows in Australia. They're supporting our Homegrown Artists on this tour too, plus we take a walk down memory lane at shows like The Big Day Out!
Justin Hawkins Also Reveals which Aussie song he wishes he wrote and why.
Check out their remaining Aussie dates here. https://www.thedarknesslive.com/the-darkness-announce-australia-and-new-zealand-2026-tour/

HOMEGROWN: ACDC" Ex-Drummer Simon Wright on Partying with ACDC!"

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