Daddy Cool (band)
Australian rock band
Daddy Cool is an Australian rock band formed in Melbourne, Victoria, in 1970 with the original line-up of Wayne Duncan (bass guitar, vocals), Ross Hannaford (lead guitar, bass, vocals), Ross Wilson (lead vocals, rhythm guitar, harmonica) and Gary Young (drums, vocals). Their debut single "Eagle Rock" was released in May 1971 and stayed at number 1 on the Australian singles chart for ten weeks. Their debut, July 1971's LP Daddy Who? Daddy Cool, also reached number 1 and became the first Australian album to sell more than 100,000 copies. The group's name is the same as the 1957 song "Daddy Cool" by US rock group the Rays, and Daddy Cool included their version of the song on the album Daddy Who? Daddy Cool.
Daddy Cool's music was originally largely 1950s doo-wop-style cover versions and originals mostly written by Wilson. On stage they provided a danceable sound which was accessible and fun. Their second album, Sex, Dope, Rock'n'Roll: Teenage Heaven from January 1972, also reached the top ten. Breaking up in August 1972, Daddy Cool briefly reformed during 1974–1975 before disbanding again.
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