Men at Work News

WorkPlay's fall 2009 concert lineup includes Michael Franti, Brandi Carlile, Ingrid Michaelson, and Colin Hay.

THE next Comedy Club event at the Promenade Suite in the Villa Marina, Douglas, takes place on Thursday, July 23.

Actor Gary Busey is 65. Comedian Richard Lewis is 62. Drummer Ian Paice of Deep Purple is 61.

Australian rock band Men at Work are fighting accusations that the melody of their 1980s international hit, "Down Under," was stolen from a popular children's song about a bird.

AUSTRALIAN band Men At Work are fighting claims that the melody of their hit Down Under was stolen from a children's song.

Australian rock band Men at Work have been accused of plagiarising their 1980s hit Down Under from a popular Girl Guide ditty.

A CASE to decide if famed Australian band Men at Work ripped off part of their hit song Down Under could be sidelined if it is found the song's copyright belongs to the Girl Guides.

A courtroom battle between two music giants is about to begin and the fight is over two Australian songs.

IFC Films gave Fango the scoop that it has picked up writer/director Bob Badwaya TMs THE UNINVITED , and passed on a new exclusive photo, which you can see below.

Mick was the first of a few folks who sent in this story about how an Australian music publishing firm, Larrikin Music, is suddenly accusing the Australian band, Men At Work, of "ripping off" a 1930s popular Austrlian children's song , "Kookaburra" with their hit song "Down Under." Why did it take so long? Well, Larrikin only gained the copyright ...

Although Colin Hay is best known as the frontman and principal songwriter of '80s Australian rock outfit Men at Work , he has found a large and loyal audience via a long series of solo releases.

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Former Men at Work singer Hay to play first Fallsview gig since 2008 All-Starr Band appearance Disco Diva Donna Summer, '60s tribute 'Twist and Shout' also returning in August NIAGARA FALLS, ON, May 4 /CNW/ - Nashville songwriting superstars Al Anderson, Bob DiPiero, Tim Nichols, Jeffrey Steele and Craig Wiseman will return to Fallsview Casino ...

Posted on May 4th, 2009 2:26 AM By Jon Bream As I headed to a mid-show restroom break, I overheard a bearded 20-something dude grumble about Colin Hay playing like only three songs in the first 30 minutes.

Eddie & the Hot Rods , the pride of England's pub-rock scene circa 1976, influenced lots of British punk bands that became hotter than the Rods.

There's nothing quite like a reinvigorating remake of a well-worn song and this one's a corker.

But you may recall Men at Work, the 1980s Aussie rock band he fronted. Originally from Scotland, Hay and his family moved to Australia when he was 14.

But what he did know - including the obvious Men at Work hits and material spanning each of his eight solo albums - left the assembled crowd more than satisfied.

My best friend gave me the best advice He said each day's a gift and not a given right Leave no ston... 9. Lyrics It's never enough to say I'm sorry It's never enough to say I care But I'm caught between what you w... 16.

People give me a major double take AND raise their eyebrows when I tell them the 1980s Australian rock band Men at Work is one of my favorite musical ensembles.