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Airbourne is a straightforward rock band in the Aussie pub rock tradition of AC/DC, the Angels, and Rose Tattoo: four guys with beers in hand who would rather die than be caught wearing a pink shirt.
The brothers Joel and Ryan O'Keeffe grew up in the country town of Warrnambool, with a collection of classic Australian rock albums stolen from their uncle. When everyone around them was listening to current music, they were firmly entrenched in the music of the '70s and '80s they longed to re-create. Joel took on vocals and lead guitar and Ryan the drums while still in school, earning them the enmity of their neighbors, who sent the police around with noise complaints multiple times.
Second guitarist David Roads was sourced from the local pub, where Joel O'Keeffe worked. Bass player Justin Street was encountered in the town's sand dunes by Ryan O'Keeffe while drunkenly rolling down them, and with his addition Airbourne was complete. The four soon moved to the city of Melbourne to find venues willing to accept them.
Steadily playing, they put out a self-financed EP called Ready to Rock in 2004. Hard work paid off with support slots for acts including the Rolling Stones and Mötley Crüe and a billing at the Big Day Out festival in 2006. That year they were invited to the U.S.A. by Capitol Records to record their debut album, Runnin' Wild, with producer Bob Marlette.
When Capitol merged with Virgin they were one of several artists dropped, though they managed to quickly sign a new contract with Roadrunner Records to secure a worldwide release for their album. Runnin' Wild proved popular with video game producers, and songs were licensed for use in the games NHL 08, Madden NFL 08, and Skate. ~ Jody Macgregor, All Music Guide
The brothers Joel and Ryan O'Keeffe grew up in the country town of Warrnambool, with a collection of classic Australian rock albums stolen from their uncle. When everyone around them was listening to current music, they were firmly entrenched in the music of the '70s and '80s they longed to re-create. Joel took on vocals and lead guitar and Ryan the drums while still in school, earning them the enmity of their neighbors, who sent the police around with noise complaints multiple times.
Second guitarist David Roads was sourced from the local pub, where Joel O'Keeffe worked. Bass player Justin Street was encountered in the town's sand dunes by Ryan O'Keeffe while drunkenly rolling down them, and with his addition Airbourne was complete. The four soon moved to the city of Melbourne to find venues willing to accept them.
Steadily playing, they put out a self-financed EP called Ready to Rock in 2004. Hard work paid off with support slots for acts including the Rolling Stones and Mötley Crüe and a billing at the Big Day Out festival in 2006. That year they were invited to the U.S.A. by Capitol Records to record their debut album, Runnin' Wild, with producer Bob Marlette.
When Capitol merged with Virgin they were one of several artists dropped, though they managed to quickly sign a new contract with Roadrunner Records to secure a worldwide release for their album. Runnin' Wild proved popular with video game producers, and songs were licensed for use in the games NHL 08, Madden NFL 08, and Skate. ~ Jody Macgregor, All Music Guide
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Just Good Rock and Roll
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- By Dallas JW
- 9/22/2009 15:44:34
- If I had to pick one CD to take on a trip it wold be Airbourne. Every track is good and yo can't say that very often. If you haven't heard this CD, get it. If you have the CD, give it to a friend. Spread the word, these guys are the real-deal!
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Airbourne is the BEST!!
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- By amberromance
- 8/19/2009 21:13:31
- OMG this group sounds just like AC/DC i so agree. My favorite songs are "Too Much, Too Young, Too Fast", "Runnin' Wild", "Diamond In the Rough" and soooo many others! I can't wait for them to make a new cd!!!
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if ur gonna revive as style
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- By JSCools
- 6/25/2009 05:57:51
- THIS is how its done. so good u wont evn care if its original or not... as if u-know-who didnt jus do th same AWZZUM shhh ovr an ovr lol
btw, this is a must own if ur a runner. srsly. - 2 out of 2 people
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Kick ASS!
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- By TheNewWorldMan4
- 2/18/2009 01:14:54
- This band is kick ass and I hope they come out with new albums. They are in your face rock n roll just like AC/DC. And we all know AC/DC is bad ass. Grab a beer and play the Runnin' Wild album and your set.
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F'ing Sweet
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- By vansingel
- 12/13/2008 16:08:50
- these guys are a badass rock band!!! I have the running wild cd and its awsome. Going to their concert once they come around
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