Col Joye, Australian Rock & Roll Pioneer, Dies at 89

Col Joye, Australian Rock & Roll Pioneer, Dies at 89

Col Joye, the Australian musician and ARIA Hall of Famer renowned for first bringing rock and roll to the top of the local charts, has died at 89.

Col Joye was first teen idol that sparked riots, made girls swoon but ‘silly’ parents loved him

In their heydey, the Joy Boys were a menace to the nation’s morals, purveyors of the devil’s music ...but its leader Col Joye went on to become Australia’s Golden boy.

Bye Bye Baby: Australian music pioneer Col Joye dies

One of Australia's pioneers of rock music has died after almost seven decades as a leading figure in...

Col Joye, Pioneering Australian Rocker Who Signed The Bee Gees, Dies at 89

Born Colin Jacobsen, Joye enjoyed national success in his homeland in the early days of rock 'n' roll with his band the Joy Boys

Aussie music legend dies at 89

Aussie pop-rock icon, chart-topper and ARIA Hall of Fame artist Col Joye has died aged 89.

Bye Bye Baby: Australian music chart-topper Col Joye dies aged 89

ARIA Hall of Fame legend Col Joye dies at age 89, leaving a legacy in Australian rock and roll history. He was the Joy Boys frontman and appeared on Bandstand.