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Little Heroes (1992)
Little Heroes may refer to: *Little Heroes (band), an Australian band ** ''Little Heroes'' (album), a 1981 album by Australian band The Little Heroes * Little Heroes (novel), a 1987 science fiction novel * ''Little Heroes'' (film), a 1999 American TV film It may also refer to: *Little Heroes Foundation The Little Heroes Foundation, previously the McGuinness McDermott Foundation, was launched in May 1996 in memory of five-year-old Nicholas Berry, and seven-year-old Nathan Maclean who died of cancer. The Foundation raises funds to improve oncolog ..., an Australian charity * The Little Heroes, an American rock band {{Disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Little Heroes (band)
Little Heroes were an Australian band formed in 1980, by founding mainstay Roger Hart (aka Roger Wells or Roger Hart-Wells, ex-Secret Police) on lead vocals and guitar. They released three studio albums, '' Little Heroes'' (August 1981), '' Play by Numbers'' (August 1982) and '' Watch the World'' (September 1983). Their highest charting hit, " One Perfect Day", which was released in 1982, reached No. 12 on the Kent Music Report Singles Chart. Their other charting singles are " Young Hearts" (1982), "Watch the World" and " Bon Voyage" (both 1983). They disbanded in June 1984. History In 1980, Little Heroes were formed in Melbourne from the remnants of pub rockers, Secret Police. Secret Police had formed in 1978, with Roger Hart (aka Roger Wells or Roger Hart-Wells, ex-The Cruisers) as singer-songwriter and guitarist, Bruce Pumpa on drums, and Neil Walker on bass guitar. Walker died in 1979 from leukaemia and was replaced by John Taylor (ex-Soap, Llama, Hot Rocket and Uncl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Little Heroes (album)
Little Heroes is the debut studio album by Australian rock and pop Pop or POP may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Music * Pop music, a musical genre Artists * POP, a Japanese idol group now known as Gang Parade * Pop!, a UK pop group * Pop! featuring Angie Hart, an Australian band Albums * ''Pop'' (G ... band Little Heroes. The album was released in August 1981 and peaked at number 81. Background and release Little Heroes were formed with the remnants of a band called The Secret Police, following some personnel changes in 1979. In 1980, Little Heroes competed in the Victorian State heat of the 1980 Battle of the Sounds, finishing second, progressing to the national final which they ultimately won, winning $5000 in prize money. This led to the recording of the band's debut self-titled debut album. Track listing Charts References {{Authority control Little Heroes (band) albums 1981 debut albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Little Heroes (novel)
''Little Heroes'' is a 1987 science fiction novel by American author Norman Spinrad. Plot In the near-future, a music conglomerate called Muzik Inc. hires Glorianna O'Toole, the "Crazy Old Lady of Rock and Roll", who never made it as a rock star but who was present at rock and roll Rock and roll (often written as rock & roll, rock 'n' roll, or rock 'n roll) is a Genre (music), genre of popular music that evolved in the United States during the late 1940s and early 1950s. It Origins of rock and roll, originated from Africa ...'s creation, and two young computer geniuses, to create a fleshless, Artificial Personality rock-and-roll star. References External linksGoodreads 1987 American novels 1987 science fiction novels American science fiction novels Dystopian novels Cyberpunk novels Novels about music Novels set in the future Novels by Norman Spinrad {{1980s-sf-novel-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Little Heroes (film)
Little Heroes is a 1999 American family comedy television film directed by Henri Charr and starring Brad Sergi and Thomas Garner as two bumbling kidnappers tasked with abducting the 8-year-old son ( Camryn Walling) of a tobacco company employee who is about to testify against his employers in court. The film's plot revolves around the two family dogs constantly thwarting the two kidnappers. Cast *Thomas Garner as Carny * Brad Sergi as Slick * Camryn Walling as Charlie Burton * Dean Howell as Harry Burton * Kristine Mejia as Shelly Burton *Erica Shaffer as Ms Bakman * Mimi Planas as Maria *Jeffrey Asch as Pizza delivery man *John Colton John Colton may refer to: *John Colton (politician) (1823–1902), Australian politician, Premier of South Australia and philanthropist * John Colton (bishop) (c. 1320–1404), statesman and cleric in Ireland *John Colton (screenwriter) John Colt ... as Tobacco company CEO Other actors with minor roles in the film include Tirion Mortrell, Scot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Little Heroes Foundation
The Little Heroes Foundation, previously the McGuinness McDermott Foundation, was launched in May 1996 in memory of five-year-old Nicholas Berry, and seven-year-old Nathan Maclean who died of cancer. The Foundation raises funds to improve oncology treatment for South Australian children. The Foundation was established by former Adelaide Football Club players Tony McGuinness and Chris McDermott. Projects Oncology treatment for children in South Australia is chiefly undertaken at the Women's and Children's Hospital, North Adelaide. The majority of the Foundation's activities aim to support the hospital in its treatment of cancer. The Foundation has undertaken or provided support to a number of projects including: * Extensions to the Ronald McDonald Children's Clinic * Establishment of the Brookman Cancer Ward * Extensions to the Dialysis Unit * Improvements to the Adolescent Ward * Purchase of an x-ray machine and refurbishment of the Medical Imaging rooms * Upgrading of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |