Johnny Rebb

Johnny Rebb, born Donald James Delbridge, (20 March 1939[1] – 28 July 2014[2]) was an Australian singer.

While working as a panel beater, Rebb began his music career as a country & western singer.

In 1956, aged around 17 he was influenced by the film Rock Around The Clock and approached John Charter, a music arranger and keyboard player, to start a band.

In mid-October 1959, Rebb (and The Rebels) performed in shows titled Lee Gordon's 1959 Rock'n'Roll Spectacular.

The film, thought lost but rediscovered in 2020, includes rare footage of a 1950s rock and roll concert in Australia.