Album: The Net by Little River Band (1983)
Genre: Classic Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Gritty
Format: Album

Description: The Net was their first full studio release to feature John Farnham as new lead vocalist replacing Glenn Shorrock and Stephen Housden taking up the mantle of lead guitarist – it is also the last album featuring original members Beeb Birtles (who permanently left the line-up after the US Tour in support of its release) and Derek Pellicci, who would rejoin the band in 1987.

Artist Background: Little River Band or LRB is an Australian rock band, formed in Melbourne in early 1975. The band chose its name after passing a road sign leading to the Victorian township of Little River, near Geelong, on the way to a performance. Little River Band enjoyed sustained commercial success not only in Australia, but also in the United States. They have sold more than 25 million records and achieved 13 U.S. Top 40 hits, besides many music awards gained in Australia. The band's original members wer... Part of the Melbourne, Australia music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Classic Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Melbourne, Australia music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Classic Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Classic Rock, Rock/Pop, Gritty, 1980s, Album


The Net was their first full studio release to feature John Farnham as new lead vocalist replacing Glenn Shorrock and Stephen Housden taking up the mantle of lead guitarist – it is also the last album featuring original members Beeb Birtles (who permanently left the line-up after the US Tour in support of its release) and Derek Pellicci, who would rejoin the band in 1987.

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