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Cameron Colombege – by Trevine Rodrigo (Melbourne) Top Melbourne entertainer and gifted musician Cameron Colombege who has entertained thousands of fans in all genres for many decades underwent a heart bypass at the Monash Medical centre in Melbourne. He suffered discomfort and was rushed to Monash Hospital in a stable condition before being diagnosed with several blockages to his arteries which needed urgent attention. An old boy of St. Peter’s College Bambalapitiya, Colombege has showcased his versatility as an exceptionally talented Keyboard player and Bass guitarist apart from being an outstanding vocalist. He has been instrumental in backing some of Sri Lanka’s best musicians including Desmond De Silva, Mariazelle Goonetilleke, and a host of others during a long and illustrious musical journey. In Melbourne, Colombege has played alongside some of the best bands going around such as Replay 6, Midnight Mist, Redemption and has now formed his own set up Ebony, which also has Esric ...

Aug 19, 2021 Posted by In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged , , , , ,
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Sandra Jackson plucked away in her prime – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE Plucked away in the prime of her life through a cruel twist of fate, the power packed voice of Sandra Jackson will resonate no more. Lead singer of Melbourne’s top band Replay 6 and leader of the band for many decades, Sandra Jackson left this world suddenly after a short battle with lung issues later compounded by the discovery of blockages to her arteries which left the medical staff at the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne with no recourse to save her life. Her sudden passing has sent shockwaves through the music industry in Australia, Sri Lanka and throughout the world of musicians who knew of her fantastic talent and endeared her for it and her ever availability to nurture and promote aspiring artistes. The overwhelming response of shock and grief expressed at her passing on social media ...

Jul 1, 2018 Posted by In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged , , , , , , , , , , Comments 0
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“GOODBYE SANDRA” by Des Kelly She was someone I knew as a “toddler”in Diyatalawa, living with her mum, & dad, Rex Rode, who was a member of the Royal Ceylon Air Force, and a good friend of mine. Like so many others, Sandra & her family migrated to Australia, & because of “work commitments” we “lost touch” until, much later, I heard that Sandra was now involved in “Showbiz” & had formed her own band, “Replay 6”. Sandra then married Esric Jackson &, not much later, Sandra and Replay 6 became one of the best-known Lankan Bands in Melbourne.       To Esric & all the rest of her family, on behalf of eLanka and The Lanka Times, I send our deepest sympathy.  Goodbye, Sandra Jackson. May the good Lord bless & keep you, All your many friends will miss you, especially “on-stage”. Rest in peace now. Desmond Kelly.   Sandra ...

Jun 30, 2018 Posted by In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged , Comments 0
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