Biography
Little River Band was the first Australian band to
successfully conquer foreign markets from an Australian
base.
Within eight months of their birth, LRB had already
scored three Australian Top 20 singles and two Top
Ten albums. In 1976, after their self-titled debut
album was released in the USA, the long grind of 13
US tours in eight years had begun.
By 1982 they became the only act – from anywhere – to
have a top ten US single for six consecutive years.
Headlining their own major shows in America, and touring
internationally with the likes of the Doobie Brothers,
Supertramp, America, and the Eagles was a huge learning
curve that honed LRB into one of the finest live bands
in the world.
Record success ran alongside – total record
sales around the world have eclipsed the 25 million
mark. 16 hit singles by 1985, as well as gold, platinum,
and multi-platinum album sales awards. All-told LRB
have notched up eight top 10 singles in the US, where
just two of their songs, Reminiscing and Lady, have
more than 8 million radio plays between them.
Through the years LRB has thrived as a highly respected
and constantly in-demand outfit, going about their
craft with a dedication to excellence and professionalism
that few, if any, can match.
LRB continues to look to the future, and according
to Housden “the band is sounding better than
ever and can’t wait to get back on stage each
night”. Capacity crowds across America and beyond
continue to attest the enduring appeal of Little River
Band…on CD and in concert. The 30th Anniversary
year promises to be a very special one for a band that
really has withstood the test of time.
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