LRB NEWS
NEWSLETTER – MARCH 2024
Hello Friends and Fans LRB is on the road again. We have a dozen shows under our belts as we head South for Spring Break!! With 9 shows in Florida, and a return visit to the On The Blue Cruise in early April...we should get our share of Vitamin D in the next 6 weeks....
Where did Little River Band get its name?
Little River Band was founded by Australian musicians who had performed as members of other popular bands. On the way to their first performance in Geelong, Victoria they realized they hadn’t settled on a name yet. As they passed an exit for a town called Little...
Who were the founding members of Little River Band?
Little River Band was formed in Australia in 1975. Four members formed the core of the group They were - Glenn Shorrock (lead vocalist and songwriter), Graham Goble (vocalist and songwriter), Beeb Birtles (vocalist and songwriter), and Derek Pellicci (drummer). Each...
What happened to the first lead singer for Little River Band?
Glenn Shorrock was the first lead singer and one of the founding members of Little River Band in 1975. In January of 1982, Shorrock asked that the band take a year off so he could fulfill his goal to record a solo album. The band had been touring and recording...
What is the current lineup of Little River Band?
Currently the touring and recording lineup for Little River Band is… Wayne Nelson – bass and vocals Chris Marion – keyboards and vocals Ryan Ricks – drums and vocals Colin Whinnery – gtr and vocals Bruce Wallace – gtr and vocals
What happened to the 13 musicians who were actual Little River Band members?
Although they have been over 40 performers that comprised LRB touring lineups since its inception in 1975, only 13 were actually included in the band’s Australian business structure. For varied reasons, 12 of the 13 have left, or been asked to leave, at one time or...
What are Little River Band’s Greatest Hits?
There are 11 songs considered Little River Band’s Greatest Hits… It’s A Long Way There Happy Anniversary Help Is On Its Way Lady Reminiscing Cool Change Lonesome Loser The Night Owls Take It Easy On Me Man On Your Mind The Other Guy Other top 40 songs in the US...
How many founding members are still in Little River Band?
None of the founding members of Little River Band are still in the band. The longest serving member still touring with the band is Wayne Nelson. He became the only American to be added as an actual band member, his tenure beginning in 1980. Each of the founding...
What did Glenn Frey say about Little River Band?
Glenn Frey was an iconic member of The Eagles. He traveled to Australia twice to tour with Little River Band in 1988. The culmination of the first tour was a live-to-TV performance at Expo ’88 in Brisbane, Queensland. In front of approximately 125,000 in attendance...
Little River Band – Founding Members vs Original Members
Little River Band finds itself in a unique position in the music business. The band continues to tour successfully and create new music, but there are no founding members left in the band. LRB isn’t the only successful band that has had to face the issue of attrition....
