IAN B. MACLEOD
Known as "Australia's King of Rockabilly", the warmth, charisma and magnetism of Ian B. MacLeod shines through whether he's dressed in black leather belting out "Blue Suede Shoes" or in rhinestones and fringes crooning "Love Song of the Waterfall". Performing at over two hundred concerts a year, supported by his band "The Rockabilly Express" and his singer/dancers "The Living Dolls", Grandmas through to teeny-boppers love his style; young musicians look to him for advice; greats like Frank Ifield and Alan Dale admire and respect his professionalism. The ultimate accolade came in 1988 when Ian recorded his seventh album "Thank You, Mr. Perkins" - a tribute to THE "King of Rockabilly", Carl Perkins - who personally wrote from Jackson, Tennessee to say, "I've listened to your album, man, I'm very impressed, it sounds great...."
Another of Ian's shows, "A Tribute to Slim Whitman" depicts Ian at his Country best with a fabulous array of Whitman classics, showcasing his three octave range & featuring all the great hits from one of country music's best-loved icons.
In January, 1997 Ian was inducted into Tamworth's "Hands Of Fame", June, 2000, into the "Hall of Fame" at the Wintersun Festival on the Gold Coast & in October, 2000 into the ""International Rockabilly Hall of Fame" "- more great milestones in a country music career that has spanned five decades.
2001 saw Ian step up his touring, making several personal appearances at Country Music Festivals, as well as major Clubs. His "Waterfall" album received rave revues when it was released in September, 2001 at the World's largest Independent Country Music Festival in Mildura, Vic. In 2002 two of the singles were lifted from the album, "Waterfall" & "Mountain Lowry Call", and are still enjoying airplay on numerous radio stations throughout Australia, New Zealand, Europe, the UK, Canada & the US.
In 2005, during his tour of New Zealand, Ian released a new album, "Blue Misty Mountains" which includes eight Australian written songs, one of which, "The Ellenborough Falls" was released in the US on a compilation CD & consequently received massive airplay in Europe & Scandinavia soaring to #1 on the Swedish Country Music Charts.
A regular performer at Belrose Country Music Club in Sydney, Ian was honoured to accept the role of Patron on the sad passing of Smoky Dawson in 2008.
From Mt. Gambier in South Australia, to Rockhampton in Queensland, Ian has stunned audiences with his incredible portrayal of "Carl Perkins" & "Slim Whitman", playing to packed venues wherever he goes. Always a welcome visitor to New Zealand, Ian has toured both the North & South Islands on several occasions & in 2008 released his first DVD filmed there during a sellout concert at Eltham Town Hall in Taranaki.
In conjunction with his ever-increasing popularity & an insatiable appetite from loyal fans for new material, Ian has just released "Easy Lovin'", an album of Slim Whitman classics & a second DVD, "Rockabilly Party", a live performance filmed in Queensland in October, 2008 featuring all his heroes from the 50's.
SHOWS AVAILABLE:
A TRIBUTE TO SLIM WHITMAN & PATSY CLINE
Ian B. MacLeod & Victoria McGee with full backing band A TRIBUTE TO SLIM WHITMAN & CONNIE FRANCIS
Ian B. MacLeod & Leisa Kerris with full backing band BLUE SUEDE SHOES - A TRIBUTE TO CARL PERKINS
Ian B. MacLeod & The Living Dolls with full backing band STAR SPANGLED COUNTRY SHOW
Ian B. MacLeod & Angela Hayden with The Living Dolls & full backing band JOHNNY O'KEEFE MEMORIAL SHOW
Ian B. MacLeod, Alan Dale, Johnny Devlin, Lee Sellers, Dave Bridge with full backing band & historical video
Albums available from: PINEWOOD RECORDS
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