THE name GANGgajang is a hybrid of the word gang and the onomatopoeic sound of a guitar being strummed, which is gajang.
It might sound like a funny name, but this band takes their music seriously and has been dishing out the hits since their formation in 1984.
Originally commissioned to write songs for the ABC program Sweet and Sour, GANGgajang’s original members included Mark Callaghan of the Riptides, and Buzz Bidstrup and Chris Bailey of The Angels.
The gang’s songs became a debut self-titled album with sales in excess of 130,000, thanks to their hit singles Gimme Some Lovin, House of Cards, Giver of Life and the classic Sounds of Then (This is Australia).
With the addition of Geoffrey Stapleton on keyboards, guitar and artwork, and Robert James on lead guitar, GANGgajang became a live entity and so began the group’s rise to stardom in the Australian music scene.
A 1987 album GANGagain was soon followed by the Lingo album and tour in 1992, plus a tour of Brazil is 1995 playing to over 60,000 rapturous fans in 10 concerts in nine cities.
The band’s fourth album, titled Oceans and Deserts, was released in 2002, and in 2006 the group released the four hour, double disc DVD collection titled The Complete GANGgajang.
The group are now back touring and will be in Noosa for one night only on Friday 30 October. Tickets are selling fast so get in quick for what is sure to be a stellar show featuring all of your favourite GANGgajang hits from the decades.
GANGgajang will perform at the Villa Noosa Hotel on Friday 30 October with tickets $20 for pre-sale, $25 on the door or $55 for dinner and the show.
To get your tickets, visit www.villanoosa.com.au or drop into the venue at 19 Mary Street, Noosaville.
