John Michael O'Keefe was an Australian rock and roll singer whose career began in the early 1950s. A pioneer of Rock music in Australia, his hits include "Wild One" (1958), "Shout!" and "She's My Baby". Often referred to by his initials "J.O'K." or by his nickname "The Wild One", O'Keefe was the first Australian rock n' roll performer to tour the United States, and the first Australian artist to make the local Top 40 charts. He had twenty-nine Top 40 hits in Australia between 1958 and 1973. In his twenty-year career, O'Keefe released over 50 singles, 50 EPs and 100 albums. O'Keefe was also a radio and television entertainer and presenter.

Headlines from January 19, 1935

4 1/2 Billion Bank Reserves Set a New High Record

BILLS SUBMITTED TO PROLONG RFC; ASK FUND CHANGES; Identical Measures in Senate and House Would Extend Corporation for 2 Years.

CONGRESS CLEARING STAGE FOR EARLIEST ENACTMENT OF THE SECURITY PROGRAM; HEARINGS START MONDAY

La Guardia Will Oust Moses If Federal Funds Are Held Up; Won't Jeopardize $300,000,000 Projects, He Indicates, Adding That 'There Will Be No Irritation With Washington' -- Bridge Pact Gave Ickes No Control Over Personnel.

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