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ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE 60S

This site is all about how the group started, where they performed, who they met along the way, and what they're up to today. Enjoy!
 


Mel, Mel & Julian from an interview in a Durban newspaper, drawn by Jock Leyden, who got it right!

Mel, Mel & Julian keep in touch with each other, and also with their circle of friends... musicians, and acquaintances from the good old days. There is a lot to tell... and from time to time this short history will be added to. 

Historic Reference

In 1994 Mel, Mel & Julian were included in the "History of Contemporary Music in South Africa"...taking their place as one of many notable music groups to make an impression on the cultural scene.

A Reunion?

Occasionally we hear from an old fan, who invariably asks:  Wouldn't a re-union of Mel, Mel & Julian be wonderful?

To which we usually answer: We're just waiting for the right offer and opportunities! We are getting older, soo if you are seriously interested? Please contact us...

via Mel Green at mel_green_1@hotmail.com

and he will pass the message on to Mel Miller and Julian Laxton who still live in Johannesburg. If your offer is a good one, who knows? We do like to travel!

Visit these websites for more info about Mel, Mel & Julian...

Mel Green's new  solo CD "I'm Taking My Time" is available here. A 2010 collection of original tunes, written by Little Mel. You can also visit his website: www.melgreensings  for Solo Booking information. 

http://www.sarockdigest.com/lists/sa_folk_albums.htm
Yes indeed, Mel, Mel & Julian rate up there amongst the Top 10 SA Folk LPs!

Mel Miller is still at the top of his game.... one of the funniest and smartest comedians anywhere!
He was recently awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award in South Africa
and also sold out the Sydney Opera House!
You can also see and hear him on YouTUBE, and find him on FaceBook.

http://www.artslink.co.za/julian laxton
Julian still spanks the plank like nobody else! When he isn't involved in composing
original soundtracks, commercials and jingles... he is still playing gigs around Johannesburg.

http://www.3rdEarMusic.com/hyarchive/hywhere/hywhere5.html#mel
Visit 3rd Ear Music, a great source for the current indie South African music scene ...
read about the Hidden Years & how so many great South African performers had their
voices stifled during the Apartheid regime.

http://www.sarockdigest.com/book
We're also in the History of SA Pop Music!  It happens to be a great source of info
about personalities and musicians in the SA music scene from the late 50s to the 90s.
(Of course Julian is in it all over the place!)