Description: Fraternity are pioneers of pub rock, arguably the most famous genre of music to come out of the land down under. Fraternity and their management’s innovative concepts allowed the band to break new ground and boundaries, performing with symphony orchestras, conducting large extensive tours of country regions, becoming the first rock band accepted by and chosen to represent traditional arts organisations and frequent interstate touring schedules. Today, Fraternity are considered one of the most significant ba
Fraternity claimed the title of Australia’s No. 1 band, emerging victorious at the 1971 Hoadley’s Battle of the Sounds. Fraternity are pioneers of pub rock, arguably the most famous genre of music to come out of the land down under. Fraternity and their management’s innovative concepts allowed the band to break new ground and boundaries, performing with symphony orchestras, conducting large extensive tours of country regions, becoming the first rock band accepted by and chosen to represent traditional arts
Led by bassist Bruce Howe, the perfectionist, alongside seasoned guitarist Mick Jurd, Fraternity became synonymous with the quality of their live performances and original material.
Each member was a sought-after experienced performer: John Bisset, the master of the draw bars on the Hammond organ, John Freeman, with the best right foot in the business, and lead vocalist Bon Scott, who went on to worldwide fame with AC/DC.