Interview with Lucky Oceans

Lucky Oceans is so well known around Fremantle to anyone with even a passing interest in music that he hardly needs an introduction. He has played with many big names here in Australia and elsewhere. His work with the Zydecats around Freo is legendary. He’s also well known around the country for hosting the long running Radio National spot, Daily Planet where he helped improve the musical appreciation of a couple generations of Aussies. And he’s famous in his country of origin the USA, not least for nearly being more popular than the Beatles! Asleep at the Wheel nearly surpassed them and they have the Grammys to prove it! In recent times, Lucky has also become well known as the Musical Director of the Songs for Freedom annual concert at Dyoondalup Point Walter reserve on the banks of the Derbarl Yerrigan/Swan River. In this interview, from a couple years back, Lucky talks about his career, his music, how he got to Freo, and what makes Fremantle the music town it is.  Enjoy the chat!You can read the full story on Fremantle Shipping News here.Support the show