After the Masters Apprentices

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Doug, Colin and his brother, Denny Burgess, continued on in England for a short period (possibly no more than 6 months). In that time they recorded just one song titled 'Freedom Seekers'. They went their seperate ways in 1973. Doug stayed in England, Colin and Denny returned to Australia after a short stint with the London outfit the George Hatcher Band (I think that's the right name).

JIM KEAYS Only member to go on to a solo career. 'Boy From the Stars' is a highly acclaimed concept album that featured the cream of Australian musicians at the time. Has become a legendary figure of Australian music and has survived in a relatively small industry for over 30 years. 'Pressure Makes Diamonds' also received great reviews & was hailed as Album Of The Year by a major newspaper.Still performs live and his voice is richer and more powerful than ever.

Jim has put the finishing touches to his book which chronicles the Masters Apprentices halcyon period. He has finished writing the material for his next solo album and goes into the studio to record before the end of this year (2000).

Masters reformed for an extremely successful reunion tour in 1988 to support the release of 'Do What You Wanna Do'. The single, a re-record of 'Because I Love You', went Top Ten giving the Masters hits in the '60's, '70's & '80's. Along with TUYR, the song is an Australian classic and has been used in national advertising campaigns for Lee Jeans, The Dairy Corporation and currently for the latest model Mazda 323. It is a worldwide hit just waiting to happen for some young band.

Masters Apprentices were bestowed with two major honours in 1998.
Firstly, they were honoured on a postage stamp in this country. Australia Post released a set of 12 stamps titled 'Rock'n'Roll - The Early Years' celebrating the legends of Australian rock music.

The Masters were featured along with their song 'Turn Up Your Radio".



Last week (October 20 1998) the band was inducted into the ARIA (Australian Recording Industry Association - Aust. equivalent of the Grammies) Hall Of Fame. This is the highest accolade that can be bestowed upon a musician in this country and is the crowning glory to the band's career.

The Age Oct 21 & The Sun Oct 21

GLENN WHEATLEY After the band split in '72, he went on to become a prominent manager. Gathered various Australian musicians to form 'Little River Band' in 1975 which he guided to international success. Took over management of John Farnham in the '80's and achieved huge success in Australia and Europe.

DOUG FORD/COLIN BURGESS Doug continues to play in bands around Australia where he enjoys legendary status as a guitar player. Still writes with Jim and several Ford/Keays songs appear on Jim's solo albums. Also plays with the Masters when they reform for various gigs. Unfortunately both he and Colin haven't recorded independently although Colin did join AC/DC in 1974 but didn't record with them. Currently plays in a band with brother Denny called 'Good Time Charlie'.

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