John Carrington Brewster-Jones (born 9 November 1949) is an Australian guitarist who has played in a number of Australian rock bands, including The Angels and

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created their own

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in mid-1988. In 1992, Kent back calculated chart positions for 1970–1974. His fatherhttps://www.stpeters.sa.edu.au/news/the-angels-rock-saints/# "Their father was head celloist of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, and their grandfather was conductor of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and founding member" and grandfather Hooper Brewster-Jones were notable musicians.

Career

In 1970, Brewster, with his brother Rick Brewster and

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, formed Moonshine Jug & String Band in Adelaide, the band evolved into The Keystone Angels in 1973. An appearance at the 1975

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, resulted in touring with

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, and with

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as his backing band. By the end of 1975 they become The Angels. Other members included Chris Bailey on bass guitar. Brewster left the band and joined

in February 1986. He remained with The Party Boys until mid-1989, before teaming up with his friend,

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to form The Bombers. Brewster also performed on Jac Dalton's debut album ''From Both Sides''. He is still a member of The Angels and currently tours with the band which now includes his son, Sam Brewster on bass guitar.

Awards and nominations

Australian Songwriter's Hall of Fame

The Australian Songwriters Hall of Fame was established in 2004 to honour the lifetime achievements of some of Australia's greatest songwriters. , - , 2008 , himself , Australian Songwriter's Hall of Fame ,

SA Music Hall of Fame

John was inducted into the SA Music Hall of Fame on 16 May 2014 alongside his brother Rick, Redgum's John Schumann and Rose Tattoo's Rockin' Rob Riley. , - , 2014 , himself , SA Music Hall of Fame ,

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External links

The Angels2015 John Brewster Interview - Australian Rock Show Podcast
{{DEFAULTSORT:Brewster, John Living people The Angels (Australian band) members The Party Boys members Australian rock guitarists Rhythm guitarists Australian male singers Australian songwriters 1949 births Australian male guitarists