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Legendary guitarist best known for his time in iconic Australian glam rock band dies


Australian musician Jacques De Jongh, famed for his role in the 70s glam rock band Hush, has died in Melbourne.

By that stage the hitmakers were well-known to fans having produced a series of chart toppers since forming in 1971, including the 1975 top 10 singles Bony Moronie and Glad All Over. Hush were formed in 1971 in the Sydney suburb of Seven Hills by British expat, vocalist Keith Lamb and fellow Englishman Robin Jackson on guitar. Favouring stage costumes that featured scarves, much bare skin, and chunky high-heeled boots the original five-piece group had a bright, upbeat heavy rocking sound that stormed the charts.

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