Author(s): John Bois

General

The Dingoes reached the climax of their Australian success in 1974 with their self-titled LP and singles Way Out West and Boy on the Run. This is the story of their one chance to make it big on the international stage. It is a hilarious road trip story of five Aussie musicians travelling across the USA in preparation for their big break - supporting their stable-mates Lynyrd Skynyrd on a national tour. When they get to New York they receive the shattering news that Lynyrd Skynyd's plane has crashed. The hopes of the Dingoes crash along with it. It is a story of making music, life in a band, but above all it is a yarn, in the best Australian tradition, spun around true events and real characters. The Dingoes were inducted in the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2010 and re-formed to record and tour in 2011 About the Author John Bois is the bass player of the Dingoes. He currently lives in Florida, U.S.A. where he teaches High School Biology. John Tait, who provides the discography and other notes in the book is a music writer and retailer and the author of the only book on the Easybeats, entitled 'Vanda and Young' * There is a dedicated band of hard core Dingoes fans who will be first to buy the book. The Dingoes were very much a Melbourne band. They were legends at the Station Hotel in Greville St, Prahran and their best record sales were always in Melbourne. As revealed on their 2011 tour they still have a league of fans. * This story will have appeal to all fans of Australian music. The Dingoes straddle Blues, Rock and Country genres. * Unlike the usual music bio, this book can be enjoyed by anyone even if they have never heard of the Dingoes. It is written as a bawdy road trip similar in style to the very popular and successful creative novels written by Billy Thorpe. Publicity Reviews in the major daily papers. Extract in the Melbourne Age Strong social media campaign Articles in music magazines and street press including Rhythms Radio interviews on JJJ, 3RRR, 3PBS, 3LO and many more