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  2. Just before relocating to London in 1966, they recorded a farewell TV special for the Seven Network, titled The Easybeats (more commonly known as The Coca-Cola Special), one of the few surviving appearances from the band's career during this period. The group left for the UK on 10 July 1966.

  3. The Easybeats re-formed for a brief Australian tour in 1986, and Wright re-formed variations of the Stevie Wright Band in 1986–88. Wright's substance-abuse problems continued into the 1980s and 1990s and he came close to death on several occasions but was supported by his partner, Fay Walker.

  4. Dec 28, 2015 · The Easybeats broke up in 1969 and Wright became a top solo artist with his three-part epic Evie. Wright went on to battle drug and alcohol addiction for two decades before settling on the NSW south coast.

  5. Feb 4, 2024 · In 1969, The Easybeats severed ties with United Artists and Albert Productions, signing with Polydor Records. The first single under Polydor, “St. Louis,” released in June 1969, failed to chart in the UK but reached No. 21 in Australia.

  6. Dec 28, 2015 · The Easybeats broke up in 1969 and Wright became a top solo artist with his epic song Evie. But he went on to battle drug and alcohol addiction for two decades. He last performed at the Legends of Rock Festival at Byron Bay in 2009. News of his death prompted tributes on social media. "Sorry indeed.

  7. In March 1966 The Easybeats were soaring to new heights of fame in Australia with the release of a number of chart hits.

  8. Dec 28, 2015 · Wright went solo after The Easybeats split in 1969, but later spent many years fighting addiction issues. He took part in a reunion tour in 1986 and performed a handful of times over the past decade. His last appearance was in 2012.

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