The Dee Jays The Dee Jays i(26538734 works by) (Organisation) assertion
Born: Established: 1956 Coogee, Randwick area, Sydney Eastern Suburbs, Sydney, New South Wales, ; Died: Ceased: 1980
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BiographyHistory

Sometimes called Australia's first rock'n'roll band, The Dee Jays featured Johnny O'Keefe on vocals; other members included Dave Owen (saxophone), Kevin Naughton (guitar), Keith Williams (bass), Johnny Purser (drums), and Lou Casch (guitar).

Johnny O'Keefe parted ways with the band around 1963, but they remained together and performed until 1980.

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See Also
Johnny O'Keefe
Lou Casch
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