The Bondi Lifesaver
56 Ebley St Bondi Junction
The Bondi Lifesaver was a nightclub between 1971 and 1980. Long forgotten and replaced by the Eastgate parking station.
"Anyone who was anyone in the Australian music scene did a gig at ‘The Lifesaver’, and many major overseas acts took to the stage there too. From Johnny O’Keefe in a leopard skin suit to Rene Geyer, Billy Thorpe, Bo Diddley and Wendy Saddington," says thebeast.com.au.
"Several freshly formed rock bands got their start at The Bondi Lifesaver in the 1970s including Mi-Sex, Dragon, and The Angels, and many others such like Rose Tattoo, John Paul Young, Kevin Borich, Split Enz, Richard Clapton and even the mighty AC/DC got a decent leg-up at the venue."
Many big-name footy stars of the time, like Russell Fairfax frequented the club [pictured here with American rock legend, Suzi Quatro.
