History

I learned mandolin at the age of 3 from Dad and guitar at age 6. I did performances with my sister Izolda; mainly weddings and some concerts.

I formed a band in high school. I put an ad in the paper for a singer and Bobby James applied.  He had a hit record in the charts. Our first gig was in front of 2000 people.

Bobby wanted to take the band interstate but I couldn't go 'cos I just got a scholarship at Art school. Bobby joined another band but before he left he got us the Palais Royal gig. It pulled the biggest crowds in town. We ended up supporting big interstate acts, like Little Patti, John Farnham, Ross Ryan, Frank Ifield.

After art school I taught for two years then joined  'Lord Johns Review' and toured the eastern states until a car accident on the Central Coast. I then taught at 'Brandman music Studios' for two years until I could afford a new panel van and music gear. I got back to Adelaide and joined Rashamra who had the song 'Mr Timekeeper' at no 2 in the charts. Rashamra broke up after two years.

At about this time I took up acoustic guitar and teamed up with Chris Floyd a local guitarist. We played flamenco themed tunes at music venues in Adelaide. It was great fun and we were establishing a good reputation.

Meanwhile Fraternity returned from England minus Bon Scott. Fraternity Mark 2 was formed with Jimmy Barnes and John Swan. That lasted about 12 months.The members reformed under the name of  'Some Dream' and I was offered the keyboard (mini Moog) and guitar role. The members were Bruce Howe, John Freeman, Peter Birsee, Mick Jurd and myself. This lasted 18 months until Mick had to leave because of business commitments and Peter was offered the second violin position with Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

We then combined members with a band called Mickey Finn. The final lineup was Bruce Howe, John Freeman, Mauri Berg, Uncle John Ayers and myself. We played hard rock all over Australia (except Perth) for the next 12 years.

During the touring Jan and I had two boys Anton and Alex.

In 1993 I moved the family to Bowral. With the support of Jim and Jane Barnes my boys music careers got a great start and I ended up teaching music at Frensham and Oxley College.

I retired from teaching in 2017 and got back to full time painting.

Stan Korytnyj  2024

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