On 21st March 1971 a Rock Mass for Love concert was held at St Georges Cathedral in Perth.
The Dean of Perth, the Very Rev. John Hazlewood presided over the event, which was written and performed by local drummer Bruce Devenish, and his Jazz Ensemble and the biggest band in town at the time, the rock group Bakery, with vocalist Tom Davidson, Peter Walker (ex-Jelly Roll Bakers), bass player Eddie McDonald, keyboards Rex Bullen and drums Hank Davis (ex-members of the NZ Avengers).
The media reported that more than 2,500 people sat on the floor, hung from pillars, leaned through windows and stood cramped in corners.
Concert crowd in St Georges CathedralPerth. Ric Chan pic.
Intrepid Surf photographer, media journo, male model and night club DJ Ric Chan was at the St Georges Cathedral concert and covered the event for the media.
Thanks for sharing your Rock Mass for Love concert images.
Program for 1970 Rock Mass at St Georges Cathedral Perth *update 25 July 2024*
Hi, I have an original program for the first rock mass at St George’s Cathedral Perth on 20th December, 1970 The Bakery also played at it. Dean Hazelwood did the Mass. I was reading your article on what must have been the second rock mass on 21.03.71. I couldn’t find anything that mentioned the 20.12.70 Mass but found yours. The first one was a real happening also. The program I have is for sale if any one is interested, 22 pages all up.. Thanks, Keith Michel. Email. keitosprings@icloud.com.
1970 Program Rock Mass St Georges Cathedral Perth. Image courtesy Keith Michel.1970 Program Rock Mass St Georges Cathedral Perth. Image courtesy Keith Michel.1970 Program Rock Mass St Georges Cathedral Perth. Image courtesy Keith Michel.1970 Program Rock Mass St Georges Cathedral Perth. Image courtesy Keith Michel.
On 21st March 1971 a Rock Mass for Love concert was held at St Georges Cathedral in Perth.
The Dean of Perth, the Very Rev. John Hazlewood presided over the event, which was written and performed by local drummer Bruce Devenish, and his Jazz Ensemble and the biggest band in town at the time, the rock group Bakery, with vocalist Tom Davidson, Peter Walker (ex-Jelly Roll Bakers), bass player Eddie McDonald, keyboards Rex Bullen and drums Hank Davis (ex-members of the NZ Avengers).
The media reported that more than 2,500 people sat on the floor, hung from pillars, leaned through windows and stood cramped in corners.
Intrepid Surf photographer, media journo, male model and night club DJ Ric Chan was at the St Georges Cathedral concert and covered the event for the media.
Click on link to view Ric’s images.
1971 Rock Mass for Love concert at St Georges Cathedral in Perth posted $ May 2019.
Thanks for sharing your Rock Mass for Love concert images.
Program for 1970 Rock Mass at St Georges Cathedral Perth *update 25 July 2024*
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