Doug Parkinson, who died on March 15 aged 74, commanded attention throughout his long musical career with his voice, his physique, his very presence.

Musical journeyman had one of the great, distinctive Australian voices

It was the first Sunbury Music Festival. Late January, 1972. Michael Gudinski was 19 years old and a born hustler. I was 20 and entranced.

How watermelons helped fuel Michael Gudinski's music revolution

From Neil Finn to Dame Melba, Skyhooks to Paul Kelly, this city has inspired musicians and songwriters to pour their hearts out.