Their first single was "That's All Right With Me".

In December, The Moonshine Jug and String Band adopted electric instruments and become The Keystone Angels.

From 24 to 27 January, they perform at Sunbury '75 and received a standing ovation at the Sunbury.

On 10 April, The Keystone Angels were backing band for Chuck Berry on his Australian, Melbourne, Festival Hall.

In May, their first single was "Keep On Dancing", with John Brewster on lead vocals.

In November, they supported AC/DC on HIGH VOLTAGE TOUR of South Australia. Bon Scott and Malcolm Young were impressed with the band, they were signed to Alberts Production. The song "Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again" appeared on Rocka album.

Birth Of The Band ........

In April, the band first single with Albert Production was "Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again".

In August, Charlie King left the band and was replaced by Graham "Buzz" Bidstrup (ex-Fahrenheit 451) on drums.

The Angels performed on Countdown between 1976 to 1987 and were regular act.

In January, Chris Bailey (ex-Mount Lofty Rangers, ex-Headband, ex-Angel Panic) took over on bass. He was once a member of the Mount Lofty Rangers which included Bon Scott. They released Round and Round, and was later remixed by Ted Yanni as Round and Round and Round in 1996. Doc Neeson moved to lead vocalists.

In June, The Angels second single was "Your A Lady Now".

In August a self-titled album THE ANGELS. The original version of "Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again" was replaced on CD. Produced by Vanda and Young and the album cover design was Shoot That Tiger! (UK).

On 17 June, The Angels were support act for Meat Loaf Australian tour.

On 12 August, FACE TO FACE album included a live version of "Live It Up", was recorded in May by 2JJ. The album reach #16 on Australian album charts and remain on the charts for 79 weeks, and achieved platinum status. Mark Opitz engineered, was produced by The Angels and Mark Opitz. Peter Ledger, who designed the cover, won Best Australian Album Cover Design Award. The Angels won Best Group, Best Album, Best Australian Album Cover Design for "Face To Face" at the Countdown Awards.

On 24 November, The Angels support act for David Bowie on his first Australian tour at RAS Showrounds, Sydney. Albert re-issued "After The Rain" mini single as THE TOUR EP, with limited edition picture sleeve.

In February, Radio Station 2SM held a free concert, they performed in front of 70,000 at Sydney Hyde Park. The Angels embarked on national tour to promote their album. Dirty Pool Artist Management organised a national tour with The Angels, Cold Chisel, Icehouse.

On 23 June, NO EXIT album, entered the Australian album chart at #8 and re-entered the chart at #15 in September. The title came first, and the songs were accumulated to match the album attitude. The album was produced by The Angels and Mark Opitz produced the album.

In September, Albert issued OUT OF THE BLUE EP, if you listen to the song, you will hear 'baby' by George Young on vocals. It included a re-recorded version of "Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again" and two live version of "Mr Damage" and "Save Me" were recorded at 2SM Elizabeth Theatre.

On New Years Eve, The Angels performed in front of 10,000 people on the steps of the Sydney Opera House. Through the concert a few people started trouble, throwing objects on stage, Chris Bailey was knocked unconscious and hospitalised, Doc Neeson received a few cuts to the head as he tried to help Chris Bailey.

On 10 May, Albert released THE ANGELS' GREATEST, a compilation album containing tracks from The Angels, Face To Face and No Exit with one bonus tracks from The Tour EP and Out Of The Blue EP were added on this album. Produced by The Angels and Mark Opitz.

On 16 June, DARK ROOM album was recorded at Paradise Studios, Sydney and EMI Studios, Sydney. Produced by the Brewster brothers John and Rick. It has hard driving lyrics "No Secrets", "Poor Baby" and "Face The Day". The band performed "Ivory Stairs" and "Straight Jacket" in their concert in the same format as the international recording. American band The Great White recorded "Face The Day" and "Can't Shake It".

On their American tour The Angels (as Angel City) equipment was stolen in Chicago, Rick Neilson supplied the band with his guitars. The band were the opening act for Cheap Trick tour.

On 8 November, The Angels (as Angel City) and Cheap Trick performed together on stage, their did a cover version of Highway To Hell in respect of Bon Scott, at the Hipodrome, Paris.

In March, Graham "Buzz" Bidstrup last recording with band was "Into The Heat" and "Back On You". He was producer and drummer for the Numbers 39.51 album and later joined The Party Boys.

On 26 March, was replaced by New Zealander Brett Eccles (ex-Space Waltz and ex-Citizen Band) on drums.

On 3 July, Radio Station 3RRR was facing closure and the government contribute to the station fundraising. It features The Angels, Sports and Little Heroes performed at FESTIVAL HALL in Melbourne.

On 24 October, NEVER SO LIVE EP, quickly notched up sales of 80,000. The songs were recorded live at The Comb and Cutter, The Astra, Sylvania Hotel and The Manly Vale. The re-record live version of "Fashion and Fame" and "Talk About You" were issued on their fifth album. Chris Bailey on lead vocals on "Dad Dream" and Doc Neeson on lead vocals on "Angel", both songs did appear on the album.

On 30 November, NIGHT ATTACK album was recorded at EMI Studios, Sydney. On the international album includes a re-recorded version of "Back On You" with Brent Eccles on drums. Produced by Ed Thacker with the Brewster brothers John and Rick.

On 12 December, Dirty Pool and 3XY presented The Angels with special guest Sunny Boys and The Cheks at Palais Theatre from 18 and 19 December.

In April, Chris Bailey missed the tour with The Angels and was replaced by Californian musician Jim Hilbun on bass, his first performances with band was at the Fresno California on 8 April.

In October, The Angels performed "Eat City" at Countdown Awards. John Brewster on bass and Jim Hilbun on saxophone.

On 28 January, their performed at NARARA'83 and the tour was billed from 28 to 31 January. Doc Neeson come up with the idea to film this event and was released as LIVE AT NARARA on video.

On 2 May, WATCH THE RED album, was produced by The Angels, engineered by Andrew Scott and Al Wright. Album cover design by Rick Brewster and Jim Hilbun. John Brewster takes lead vocals on "No Sleep In Hell". Rick Brewster did a home recording of "Chaplian's Drums" was instrumental track and was later re-recorded as "Easy Prey" with lyrics and appeared on the album. The Angels first single with Epic label was "Stand Up" written by Jim Hilbun, a top ten in October 1982.

On 4 June, The Angels, Rose Tattoo and Choirboys hit the road for East Coast tour.

On 28 October, The Angels and Rose Tattoo did a benenfit drug rehabitation for Odyssey House at Hordern Pavilion, Sydney.

On 28 November, TWO MINUTE WARNING album was recorded in Los Angeles over a three month period and produced by Englishman Ashley Howe. The international album includes a re-recorded song of "Be With You", an edited version. The album was issued with MCA and was later re-issued with Metal Blade Records.

On 27 January, John Brewster last concert was a double at the Meyer Music Bowel and Palace. He joined The Party Boys.

On 26 March, Bob Spencer (ex-Finch and ex-Skyhooks) joined The Angels.

On 29 October, HOWLING album was recorded at Rhinoceros Studios, Sydney and was mixed at Wessex Studios, London. Produced by Steve Brown, engineered by Andrew Scott and Al Wright. The album cover design and photography by Jim Hilbun and Chrystene Carroll. The band recorded a cover version "We Gotta Get Out Of This Place" was a huge hit, the song was also recorded by the Animals in 1965.

On 20 December, Readers Poll Jim Hilbun was vote Best Bassist.

In October, 4 PLAY VOLUME 6 EP was issued as mini single with a cover. The Angels did session work on Foreign Train Heart album for Jimmy Barnes.

On 30 December, LIVE LINE album spanning ten years of their material and remains to this day as best seller of all time by The Angels. Unforgettable moment was at The Palais, when Doc Neeson kick the quad box and landed on Bob Spencer guitar neck and his wrist. He was taken to hospital and in his replacement was Jimmy Hocking.

The tracks were recorded at The Sylvania Hotel, The Astra Hotel, The Manly Vale Hotel and The Comb & Cutter Hotel in August 1981 Bombay Rock, Melbourne and Narara in January 1983. Watch The Red Tour at The Hordern Pavilion in July 1983. The Howling Tour at Bankstown RSL March 1987.

In June, USA label Telegram issued THE ANGELS LIVE FROM ANGEL CITY EP, contains some live tracks from LIVE LINE album.

On 29 May, THE LIVE LINE CONCERT TOUR 1988, a sell out show and was not filmed.

In July, BEYOND SALVATION album was recorded at Ardent Studios, Memphis, Tennessee. The changed their name to The Angels From Angel City and the album was released with Chrysalis Records. It contains re-recorded songs like "City Out Of Control", "Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again", "I Ain't The One", "Who Rings The Bell", "I Can't Shake It". These tracks are not available in Australia.

The Angels performed under the names of ‘The Cow Demons’, ‘Jimmy & The Rough Notes’ and ‘Dancing Dick & The Richards’. 

In July, Jim Hilbun departed the band and was replaced by James Morley (ex-Rookies and ex-Strawberry Blonde) joins The Angels.

On 31 January, LET THE NIGHT ROLL ON tour with special guest Baby Animals.

In February, the band performed in front of 42,000 people at Newcastle Earthquake Benefit. With Jimmy Barnes, Noiseworks, Midnight Oil, Crowded House, Split Enz and Spy V Spy.

On 10 June, BEYOND SALVATION album was recorded, engineered and mixed by Terry Manning. The Angels first number one album. The opening track was "Let The Night Roll On" with Jim Hilbun on bass. Produced, recorded and engineered by Terry Manning at Memphis. Cover art by Hubert Kretzechrner and layout by Pierre Baroni. Top ten hits "Bleeding With The Times", "Let The Night Roll On", "Dogs Are Talking", "Back Street Pick Up", "Rhythm Rude Girl".

On 5 June, DOGS ARE TALKING tour with special guest The Hurricanes, Baby Animals, The Desert Cats.

On 24 August, BEYOND SALVATION TOUR, with Cheap Trick at Hordern Pavilion, Sydney.

On 7 December, RHYTHM RUDE TOUR with special guest Screaming Jets.

On 2 November, RED BACK FEVER album was recorded at Trackdown Studios, Sydney. Engineered by Steve James and James Cadsky. Produced by Steve James and The Angels. Their did a cover version of "Once Bitten Twice Shy" by Ian Hunter. The song were also recorded by The Great White in 1989.

On 15 December, RED BACK FEVER TOUR with special guest Judge Mercy, plus The Chiorboys and Poor Boys.

In January, The Moonshine Jug and String Band reformed and issued RENT PARTY album.

In May, THE WIZARD OF Oz was held at Los Angeles. It included The Angels, The Black Sorrows, Beatfish, Deborah Conway, The Poor Boys, Kate Ceberano.

On 10 August, The album was re-issued as RED BACK FEVER / LEFT HAND DRIVE (2 CD set). Left Hand Drive logo was by Judd Shoppee. Their toured and promoted the album for two years, including a multi-million dollar government campaign highlighting alcohol related violence. The song "Tear Me Apart" was selected as the theme for Alcohol and Violence Tears You Apart Tour.

On 19 August, THEIR FINEST HOUR ... and then some album was produced by John Brewster with inside notes by him.

On 30 August, ALCOHOL AND VIOLENCE TEAR YOU APART, with special guest for USA Rhinobucket and The Poor Boys, at Hordern Pavilion.

In January, Bob Spencer last concert was at the Gembrook Oval Danenong, and James Morley exit the band.

In October 1993, both John Brewster and Jim Hilbun rejoined The Angels for their first New Zealand tour at the Towers Niteclub, Rotorua. The line-up were Doc Neeson, John Brewster, Rick Brewster, Jim Hilbun and Brent Eccles.

In November, Peter Ledger who designed the album cover for Fact To Face, he died in car accident.

In December, Mushroom issued EVIDENCE album, was a greatest hits compilation. Produced by The Angels and Pierre Baroni was art direction, photograph, and album cover design. The band gave acknowledgement to Graham "Buzz" Bidstrup, Chris Bailey, Bob Spencer and James Morley for their artful performances and creative input.

In April, THE HARD EVIDENCE TOUR EP, to celebrated the return of John Brewster and Jim Hilbun was a sell-out and the EP was sold at the shows and was follow by THE BARBED WIRE BALL, a national tour featured with the Screaming Jets and The Poor.

On 24 November, 3 CORNER JACK TOUR, The Anges with Cyberia.

On 4 June, GOD SAVE THE MMMS, The Angels with special guest The Poor and Gashammer.

In July, the single "Call That Living" was commerially released only 500 copies were pressed and won sold at gigs.

In January, Doc Neeson did a documentary of Conspiracy was on channel 10.

In February, Epic label re-issued international album FACE TO FACE in Australia. In May, Epic re-issued NEVER SO LIVE EP.

On 13 May, THE LOUGE LIZARD TOUR with Angry Anderson and Ross Wilson. The show was 2 hour Raw, Powerful Acoustic Rock. Was not a "Farewell Tour", it when so well the band decided to stay on the road.

On 19 July, The Angels, Ross Wilson, Angry Anderson performed live in studio of Hey Hey It's Saturday, a family television.

In August 1997, The Angels signed a record contract with Shock Records and released "Caught In The Night", which receive extensive radio airplay.

On 2 March, SKIN AND BONE album was produced and engineered by Rick Brewster. Jim Hilbun was responsible for all the shots in the CD's sleeve including the striking cover photo. A brilliant hard rock album, this record is result of two years work from the band.

In June, Shock Records re-issued GREATEST VOL. II, and was re-titled as NO SECRETS with same album cover and included recording from 1980 to 1983.

On 3 July, ALL HELL BROKE LOOSE TOUR features The Angels and Rose Tattoo, both bands released a special collectable CDs.

On 20 October, The Angels were inducted into ARIA Hall Of Fame by Angry Anderson. The Angels were nominated for Best Rock Release.

In November, Michael Gudinski organised MUSHROOM 25 YEARS - CONCERT OF THE CENTURY to celebrate Mushroom 25th anniversary. The Angels performed "Dogs Are Talking" and "We Gotta Get Out This Place".

On 8 February, Shock Records re-issued as LIVE LINE - DEFINITIVE DIGITAL REMASTER (2 CD set) album includes 10 bonus tracks and never be heard songs until now. Rick Brewster transfer the 10 songs digital format and was mixed by him. Don Bartley restored the songs together and improved the degradation sound to a fresh sound that's not noticeable.

The album was issued through Shock and Axe Killer. The Angels performed "We Gotta Get Out This Place" on The Footy Show.

On 15 May, Mushroom issued THE ANGELS GREATEST HITS - THE MUSHROOM YEARS (2 CD set), a contribution album.

On 14 October, Doc Neeson was organising a Christmas show in East Timor.

On 8 October, LIVE LINE '99, to celebrate their 25 years. The audiences were blown away with the show.

In November, The Angels perform at STORM AID FESTIVAL, it was held at Stuart Park, Wollongong. The concert featured The Black Sorrows, Brenda Starr, Eric Burden (UK), Fuel (USA), John Paul Young, Marie Wilson, Mental as Anything, The Party Boys, Richard Clapton, Skunkhour, Wendy Matthews, The Whitlams.

On 21 December, TOUR OF DUTY, was held at the stadium in Dili. Entertain INTERFET soilders to 10,000 troops. Featuring Doc Neeson, John Farbham, The Living End, Gina Jeffreys, James Blundell, Kylie Minogue, and Royal Military College Big Band. Host were Roy Slaven and H. G. Nelson.

On 23 December, The Angels appeared on Studio 22 and performed these songs "After The Rain", "Take A Long Line", "Face The Day", "Be With You".

On New Years Eve, The Angels perform at MGM GRAND DARWIN MILLENNIUM CONCERT. This would be Doc Neeson last performances with The Angels. It included Mark Lizotte (formerly Diesel) and Daryl Braithwaite.

On 3 February, Tour of Duty Encore!, held at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra. The line up were Doc Neeson (The Angels), Gina Jeffries and James Blundell.

On 9 March, The Angels reformed as Members of The Angels with John and Rick Brewster, Buzz Bidstrup, Chris Bailey and Jim Hilbun for GIMME TED - THE TED MULRY BENEFIT CONCERT, was released on DVD.

On 16 March, The Brewster Brothers performed at The Canberra Blues 'n' Rock Festival.

On 29 September, The Brewster Brothers released Live EP "Any Day" on Blue Tongue Records through Automatic Distribution.

In December, The Angels Band were reformed with the Brewster Brothers John, Rick, Chris Bailey and Graham "Buzz" Bidstrup.

On 17 December, Doc Neeson's Angels performed at Brothers Leagues Club. The line-up are Jim Hilbun (ex-The Angels), Allan Mansfield & Peter Northcote (former members of Dragon), Peter Clarke (The Ranch) and David Lowy (Rockets).

On 8 July, Liberation Music re-issued The Angels back catalogue from 1980 to 1998 and includes WASTED SLEEPLESS NIGHTS - THE DEFINITIVE GREATEST HITS album, a greatest hits compilation.

On 12 September, Australian Post issued AUSTRALIAN ROCK POSTERS, the stamp features The Angels / Sport / Paul Kelly on back of Doc Neeson jacket.

On 4 December, LIVE AT BASEMENT DVD, includes "After The Rain", "No Secrets", "No Exit", "Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again", "I Ain't The One" and "Take A Long Line" and were performed by Brewster, Bailey, Bidstrup and Brewster.

On 2 June, WASTED SLEEPLESS NIGHTS - THE VIDEOS DVD, includes 39 video clips from 1976 to 1998. With live footage and never before from The Melbourne Music Show and tracks recorded live for ABC's Studio 22.

On 5 August, Doc Neeson's Angels acoustic album with .

On 18 August, Doc Neeson's Angels toured and perform with the Countdown Spectacular 2 tour.

On 1 September, The Angels Band single was "Ivory Stairs" a re-recording with John Brewster on lead vocals.

On 15 December, their perform at ROCK 'N' ROLL HEAVEN. The line-up were John Brewster, Rick Brewster, Chris Bailey and Graham 'Buzz' Bidstrup.

The Angels Reunite ........

On 17 April, Doc Neeson will return to classic line-up with John Brewster (rhythm guitar, backing, vocals), Rick Brewster (lead guitar, backing, vocals), Chris Bailey (bass, backing, vocals) and Graham 'Buzz' Bidstrup (drums).

On 14 June, Albert Productions celebrate The Angels 30th anniversary with the released of FACE TO FACE re-mastered from the original outtakes, with an eight page booklet and five bonus live recordings. Also included THE TOUR EP 2008 CD with previously unreleased track "Open The Door", "Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again (Live At La Trobe)", "Who Rings The Bell (Live Version)", Comin' Down (Live 78).

On 19 June, The Angels performed "Take A Long Line" on The Footy Show.

On 27 June, the first headline is 30th ANNIVERSARY GOLDEN STAVE FOUNDATION LUNCHEON, at Hordern Pavilion, Sydney.

On 3 July, the second headline is FACE TO FACE ANNIVERSARY TOUR, a national tour.