40-568: [REDACTED] Look up black diamond in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Black Diamond ( s ) or The Black Diamond may refer to: Minerals [ edit ] Hematite Anthracite Carbonado , a black tinted natural diamond Boron carbide A black synthetic diamond , specifically CVD polycrystalline diamonds or HPHT polycrystalline compact diamonds Animals [ edit ] Black Diamond (buffalo) (born 1893), name of
80-545: A 1921 British novel by Francis Brett Young Black Diamond: The Story of the Negro Baseball Leagues , a 1994 book by Patricia and Fredrick McKissack Black Diamonds: The Aboriginal and Islander Sports Hall of Fame , a 1996 book, incorporating the first round of the Aboriginal and Islander Sports Hall of Fame project Business and transportation [ edit ] Black Diamond (bus brand) ,
120-561: A 1996 book, incorporating the first round of the Aboriginal and Islander Sports Hall of Fame project Business and transportation [ edit ] Black Diamond (bus brand) , a brand name used by Diamond Bus in the United Kingdom Black Diamond (custom car) , winner of the 1978 Ridler Award Black Diamond (train) , Reading RR-Lehigh Valley RR passenger train Black Diamond Cheese ,
160-678: A Canadian cheese manufacturing company Black Diamond Coal Mining Company , a coal mining company that operated in California, Oregon, and Washington Black Diamond Railroad , a planned railroad in Ohio Black Diamond Coal Mining Railroad , an abandoned railroad in California Black Diamond Equipment , a manufacturer of climbing and outdoor gear Black Diamond, a brand name used for various electrical products of
200-564: A Hungarian film directed by Ladislao Vajda Black Diamonds (1940 film) , an American film directed by Christy Cabanne Diamantes Negros (2013 film), a Spanish-Malian film directed by Miguel Alcantud Music [ edit ] The Black Diamonds , an Australian garage-rock band Albums [ edit ] Black Diamond (Angie Stone album) , 1999 Black Diamond (Buraka Som Sistema album) , 2008 Black Diamond (The Rippingtons album) , 1997 Black Diamond (Stan Ridgway album) , 1995 Black Diamond: The Anthology or
240-534: A black tinted natural diamond Boron carbide A black synthetic diamond , specifically CVD polycrystalline diamonds or HPHT polycrystalline compact diamonds Animals [ edit ] Black Diamond (buffalo) (born 1893), name of the North American bison featured on the reverse of the buffalo nickels circulated from 1913 to 1938 Black Diamond (elephant) (1898–1929), Indian elephant Books [ edit ] The Black Diamond (novel) ,
280-407: A brand name used by Diamond Bus in the United Kingdom Black Diamond (custom car) , winner of the 1978 Ridler Award Black Diamond (train) , Reading RR-Lehigh Valley RR passenger train Black Diamond Cheese , a Canadian cheese manufacturing company Black Diamond Coal Mining Company , a coal mining company that operated in California, Oregon, and Washington Black Diamond Railroad ,
320-528: A decision the band members later felt was a mistake. The B-side was the Who -influenced power pop track, "Not This Time", which found them more in their element. For the latter Alan played a home-made 12-string guitar. The single reached the top 30 in Sydney, but failed to chart nationally. Later that year, recently married, Neil left and was replaced by Brian "Felix" Wilkinson on piano and organ. At
360-499: A four-hour stint, late into the night; promoters and club owners ripped the band off on several occasions; and while on tour they got into scuffles with reactionary youths. On one occasion we did a show at a civic centre in St Mary's, a western suburb of Sydney, where a gang of hoods turned up. They saw our long hair and fancy clothes, so they stood outside until the show finished and the security had gone home and yelled from outside
400-621: A planned railroad in Ohio Black Diamond Coal Mining Railroad , an abandoned railroad in California Black Diamond Equipment , a manufacturer of climbing and outdoor gear Black Diamond, a brand name used for various electrical products of the Mitsubishi Corporation Black Diamond , the barge whose collision with the steamer ship Massachusetts drowned at least 50 persons, including 4 pursuers of Abraham Lincoln's assassin Black Diamond switches,
440-471: A regional hit. It features an pleading vocal over a driving rhythm section and fast guitar breaks. The band toured in support of the Easybeats . In 1967 their second single, "Outside Looking In", was a hit in the Sydney area. In 1968 the group changed their name to Tymepiece and evolved into a more eclectic and progressive style. Briefly changing their name to Love Machine they released a cover version of
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#1732772241668480-792: A switch series by Extreme Networks Films [ edit ] The Black Diamond (1922 film) , a French silent mystery film The Black Diamond (1941 film) , a French drama film Black Diamonds (1938 film) , a Hungarian film directed by Ladislao Vajda Black Diamonds (1940 film) , an American film directed by Christy Cabanne Diamantes Negros (2013 film), a Spanish-Malian film directed by Miguel Alcantud Music [ edit ] The Black Diamonds , an Australian garage-rock band Albums [ edit ] Black Diamond (Angie Stone album) , 1999 Black Diamond (Buraka Som Sistema album) , 2008 Black Diamond (The Rippingtons album) , 1997 Black Diamond (Stan Ridgway album) , 1995 Black Diamond: The Anthology or
520-559: Is an intense and ground-breaking slab of hard rock and proto-punk, that featured an over-driven instrumental interlude replete with pounding jungle rhythms and a lightning-fast guitar solo by Alan Oloman. The single was released in November 1966 via Festival Music. Both sides were written by Alan Oloman. In a contemporary review by teen newspaper Go-Set , a staff writer rated "See the Way" as C for mediocre and quipped, "[it] leaves us in
560-423: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages black diamond (Redirected from Black diamond ) [REDACTED] Look up black diamond in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Black Diamond ( s ) or The Black Diamond may refer to: Minerals [ edit ] Hematite Anthracite Carbonado ,
600-732: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages The Black Diamonds The Black Diamonds were an Australian garage rock band from Lithgow, New South Wales , which were active under different names from 1959 to 1971. By 1965 the line-up consisted of Glenn Bland on vocals and harmonica, Allen Keogh on bass guitar, Colin McAuley on drums, Alan "Olly" Oloman on lead guitar and vocals, and his younger brother Neil Oloman on rhythm guitar. They signed with Festival Records , where they released two singles. The better-known B-side track, "I Want, Need, Love You", appeared on their first single in 1966 and became
640-449: The Mitsubishi Corporation Black Diamond , the barge whose collision with the steamer ship Massachusetts drowned at least 50 persons, including 4 pursuers of Abraham Lincoln's assassin Black Diamond switches, a switch series by Extreme Networks Films [ edit ] The Black Diamond (1922 film) , a French silent mystery film The Black Diamond (1941 film) , a French drama film Black Diamonds (1938 film) ,
680-1024: The "Draconian Trilogy" from Vovin , 1998 Places [ edit ] Black Diamond (library) , nickname of the modern extension of the Royal Danish Library, because of its appearance Black Diamond, Arizona , United States Black Diamond, Alberta , Canada Black Diamond, former name of Pittsburg, California , United States Black Diamond, Florida , United States Black Diamond, Washington , United States Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve in California, United States, preserving historic coal mines Sports [ edit ] People [ edit ] Austin Idol , professional wrestler, known as "Black Diamond" and other ring names Clinton Morrison (born 1979), Irish/English footballer, known as "Black Diamond" Leônidas da Silva , Brazilian footballer, known as "Black Diamond" Other sports uses [ edit ] "Black Diamond"
720-901: The "Draconian Trilogy" from Vovin , 1998 Places [ edit ] Black Diamond (library) , nickname of the modern extension of the Royal Danish Library, because of its appearance Black Diamond, Arizona , United States Black Diamond, Alberta , Canada Black Diamond, former name of Pittsburg, California , United States Black Diamond, Florida , United States Black Diamond, Washington , United States Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve in California, United States, preserving historic coal mines Sports [ edit ] People [ edit ] Austin Idol , professional wrestler, known as "Black Diamond" and other ring names Clinton Morrison (born 1979), Irish/English footballer, known as "Black Diamond" Leônidas da Silva , Brazilian footballer, known as "Black Diamond" Other sports uses [ edit ] "Black Diamond"
760-572: The Beatles and the British Invasion in 1964, they found a lead vocalist, Glenn Christopher Bland. Bland initially also provided rhythm guitar, allowing Alan to concentrate on lead guitar. The group's leadership shifted from Kett to Alan, whose increasingly virtuoso lead guitar was emerging as a key feature in their sound. Bland dropped rhythm guitar but continued on lead vocals and added harmonica. In 1965 Kett departed and their name
800-713: The Bison, mascot for Point Park University "Black Diamond", informal use for an inductee of the Aboriginal and Islander Sports Hall of Fame in Australia Black Diamond Australian Football League , an Australian rules football competition Black Diamond Conference , a high school conference of the Illinois High School Association A Black Diamond District , a high school conference of
840-403: The Bison, mascot for Point Park University "Black Diamond", informal use for an inductee of the Aboriginal and Islander Sports Hall of Fame in Australia Black Diamond Australian Football League , an Australian rules football competition Black Diamond Conference , a high school conference of the Illinois High School Association A Black Diamond District , a high school conference of
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#1732772241668880-491: The Easybeats , whose members cited the Black Diamonds as the best opening band they had. They appeared on ABC's TV drama series, Be Our Guest (1966), showing them lip synching to "See the Way" and "I Want, Need, Love You", while standing on a rocky beach. They also appeared on Saturday Date programme. The group encountered difficulties: live shows could be gruelling — at some gigs they were expected to play
920-629: The Hunchbacks, provided their rendition as "Want Need Love You" on an EP, Play to Lose . The track was also covered by American garage rockers, the Dirtbombs , on their album, If You Don't Already Have a Look (2005). "See the Way" was included on the Obscure 60s Garage, Volume 5: Australian Edition compilation. The Black Diamonds are recognised as a trailblazing and innovative group. According to McFarlane, "[they] will be remembered as one of
960-449: The North American bison featured on the reverse of the buffalo nickels circulated from 1913 to 1938 Black Diamond (elephant) (1898–1929), Indian elephant Books [ edit ] The Black Diamond (novel) , a 1921 British novel by Francis Brett Young Black Diamond: The Story of the Negro Baseball Leagues , a 1994 book by Patricia and Fredrick McKissack Black Diamonds: The Aboriginal and Islander Sports Hall of Fame ,
1000-759: The Screaming Tribesmen , in a live rendition from a 1982 concert on their compilation album, The Savage Beat of the Screaming Tribesmen (2003). Raven Records issued the "pulsating, eight-minute" track, "Shake Off" on their Various Artists compilation album, Golden Miles: Australian Progressive Rock 1969–1974 (1994). "I Want, Need, Love You" was included on the Down Under Nuggets: Original Australian Artyfacts (1965–67) compilation issued by Festival Records in conjunction with Warner Bros. Records and Rhino Records in 2013. In 1995 Australian garage band,
1040-1077: The Tokens ' single, " Lion Sleeps Tonight " (1968). They reverted to Tymepiece and issued an album, Sweet Release , in February 1971 but broke up soon after. According to Australian musicologist, Ian McFarlane , "[they] will be remembered as one of the most ferocious garage/punk outfits Australia ever produced in the 1960s." The Black Diamonds were founded in Lithgow, New South Wales , a coal-mining town in New South Wales , as Johnny Kett's Black Diamonds in 1959. Allen Michael Keogh and Alan Stewart Oloman, both twelve years old, learned guitar from an older friend, Brandt Newton. The three started playing regularly, mostly rockabilly instrumentals. Johnny Kett joined on drums, but initially they had no bass guitarist. Oloman's father, Bill Oloman (c.1911–2006), became their manager and allowed them to rehearse at
1080-807: The Tree" (August 1968), "Become Like You" (November 1969) and "Won't You Try" (October 1971). Back in 1968 under the pseudonym, Love Machine, they had also released a cover version of the Tokens ' 1961 song, " Lion Sleeps Tonight ", which reached the top 10 in Sydney and Brisbane . McFarlane observed, "[it] was a hit, but the band members soon tired of the Love Machine pop trappings and moved on." In February 1971 as Tymepiece they issued an album, Sweet Release , which featured an eclectic blend of psychedelic pop ("Why?"'), folk ("Reflections"'), country ("`Sweet Release") R&B ("I Love, You Love") and heavy progressive blues ("Shake Off") influences. Soon after
1120-767: The Virginia High School League Black Diamond Trophy , a college football trophy that went to the winner of the annual West Virginia University and Virginia Tech football game Black diamond, a difficulty rating in Alpine skiing Other uses [ edit ] Black Diamond (roller coaster) , a roller coaster in Elysburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. Black Diamonds (racial term) , a controversial term for wealthy black people in South Africa Topics referred to by
1160-478: The Virginia High School League Black Diamond Trophy , a college football trophy that went to the winner of the annual West Virginia University and Virginia Tech football game Black diamond, a difficulty rating in Alpine skiing Other uses [ edit ] Black Diamond (roller coaster) , a roller coaster in Elysburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. Black Diamonds (racial term) , a controversial term for wealthy black people in South Africa Topics referred to by
1200-457: The band broke up. In 1974 Alan Oloman joined the Executives on bass guitar. On 9 August 2008 Alan "Olly" Oloman died of cancer, aged 61. The Black Diamonds' work came to the attention of garage rock enthusiasts around the world. Songs such as "I Want, Need, Love You" and "See the Way" have appeared on various vinyl and CD anthologies. The latter was covered by Brisbane rock band,
1240-407: The dark." Australian musicologist, Ian McFarlane , described the group, "[they] were equally adept at producing both jubilant pop and tough garage-punk on either side of the one single." Though it failed to reach the national charts, the single was popular around Lithgow and nearby Bathurst . The Black Diamonds had a repertoire of thirty original tracks as well as cover versions. They supported
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1280-461: The end of the year the band moved to Sydney and secured residencies at the Caesar's Palace and Hawaiian Eye discothèques. In 1968 Keogh departed and was replaced on bass guitar by Darcy Rosser. At the urging of Aulton and Festival Records, the group changed their name to Tymepiece, and signed an extended contract with Festival Records imprint Infinity Records. They issued three singles "Bird in
1320-406: The family home. He also provided their name, Johnny Kett's Black Diamonds, after their then-leader and a local term for coal. The group gained a residency at Scottish Reunion Dance, a local dance hall. In 1963 Newton departed and Oloman's younger brother, Neil Oloman joined on rhythm guitar, while Keogh switched to bass guitar. They largely performed surf instrumentals. With the advent of
1360-496: The hall for us to come out so they could give us a beating. Neil got fed up with this, and walked through the middle of mob to his car and opened the trunk, whereupon he produced a .303 rifle which had been left from a hunting expedition he had made a few days earlier. The hoods quickly scattered. Their second single was released in March 1967. Aulton selected their cover version of J. J. Cale 's "Outside Looking In" for its A-side –
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1480-502: The title song (see below), by Stratovarius, 2006 Black Diamond , by The Groundhogs , 1976 Black Diamond , by Janet Jackson , upcoming 2020 Black Diamonds (EP) or the title song, by Issues, 2012 Songs [ edit ] "Black Diamond" (Bee Gees song) , 1969 "Black Diamond" (Kiss song) , 1974 "Black Diamond", by Double , 2008 "Black Diamond", by Roy Brown , 1954 "Black Diamond", by Stratovarius from Visions , 1997 "Black Diamonds", by Therion, part of
1520-502: The title song (see below), by Stratovarius, 2006 Black Diamond , by The Groundhogs , 1976 Black Diamond , by Janet Jackson , upcoming 2020 Black Diamonds (EP) or the title song, by Issues, 2012 Songs [ edit ] "Black Diamond" (Bee Gees song) , 1969 "Black Diamond" (Kiss song) , 1974 "Black Diamond", by Double , 2008 "Black Diamond", by Roy Brown , 1954 "Black Diamond", by Stratovarius from Visions , 1997 "Black Diamonds", by Therion, part of
1560-418: Was impressed with "See the Way" and had the group re-record it for their debut single. "See the Way" has Alan's "spacey" sounding guitar, which was put through a tape delay to get the effect. For its B-Side, the group proposed a cover version of a Rolling Stones track. However, Aulton heard Alan practising a riff and recommended building a song around it, which resulted in "I Want, Need, Love You". It
1600-569: Was shortened to the Black Diamonds with the line-up of Bland on vocals and harmonica, Keogh on bass guitar, Alan on lead guitar and vocals, and Neil on rhythm guitar – they were joined by Colin McAuley on drums. They became a popular band in the Blue Mountains area. Alan was a part-time radio announcer at the local station 2LT – its programming director Bob Jolly recorded their demos in the broadcasting studio. Jolly sent demos to record labels and producers. Festival Records 's Pat Aulton
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