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THE EASYBEATS -The night before Fame Did you know that back in the early sixties the Easybeats used to practice in the garage of '''their first drummer Rene` Stevens who lived in Guilford NSW? In the beginning only 2 of the original band could play guitar properly. Harry Vanda (Johannes Vanderberg) and George Young (older brother of AC/DC’s Angus Young), Rene` Stevens and Dick Diamonde (Dingeman Van Der Sluys) were still learning to play the Drums and Bass guitar. Harry and George lived next door to each other in the Villawood Migrant Hostel. Rene` and Dick lived in the Suburb of Guilford with their parents. When the band felt that they were ready to have a go they started playing at weddings and Social dances around the Parramatta and Guilford areas. Every time they played they became more popular with each Gig. At one of those Venues their future manager noticed how well the band played and contacted them to set up an interview.

One Thursday night Rene` (who was studying for a Tech Exam, for the following day) received a very exited Harry Vanda on his doorstep. Harry said that Rene` had better get himself ready because they had to play that night at a local Hall and that a talent scout was there to listen to the band. Unfortunately for Rene` his father (who himself played saxophone and clarinet in a band) was concerned about his Son’s future as a Musician and told them to forget about it for that night. The rest is ‘documented history’ the band played on! Found a new drummer (Snowy Fleet) and became one of the best bands to originate in this country. Back then the Easy Beats consisted of 1 Scot and 4 Dutchman. The 4th being the Author of this Wiki. (Signed the first Roady).'''