Steve Kilbey: 'We've been kicked off the best record companies in Australia!' — The Church's ARIA Hall of Fame induction, 7 November 2010, Sydney

In 2010, The Church were reluctant inductees to the ARIA Rock Hall of Fame, and reluctant speakers too. Steve Kilbey says in this interview that they hadn't planned to speak, but felt the pressure to say something as every other inductee spoke beautifully before them. What he eventually delivered was an after dinner classic, a funny, virtually off the cuff speech about Australian music, the other four inductees and tales from the road. In this Speakola episode Steve gives an account of that night, but also a wonderful biographical summary of his life in music, including his first gig in Canberra, his mum and dad, receiving his first bass, playing school shows, forming The Church, and much more.  Steve Kilbey's speech transcript is up on Speakola library.  The Church's The Singles Tour has announced some new dates in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide in February.  You can help Speakola library, podcast and newsletter survive by joining Substack, the Patreon, or straight donation.  Tony's 'How To Get on Race Around the World' articles are up at Good one, Wilson.  Tony has signed picture books for sale, as well as middle grade and sports books for adults. Grab a signed copy for Christmas!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.