Tony Cahill

Always had a smile on his face with great positive energy and made a deep impression on me to have a great time playing music with my band mates in Los Angeles. Very grateful for the moments shared . Peace , Jason Goodman.

Great to hear from you Robyn after al, these years. My mum passed away last year having lived in Raleigh Street Coogee for 74 years. My wife and I just got back from France which is our favourite travel destination. Where do you live over there?

Grew up on the border of Coogee and Randwick around the corner from where Tony and Robyn lived with their parents in the 1950's. I recall that his dad did some radio announcing on 2CH.
Just watched the Easybeat tribute on ABC tonight. It brought back many happy memories of this fabulous group.

Robyn, could you contact me please.

Bob Dames
Purple Hearts Bass player

[email protected]

I light up this candle, in memory of you, as memories flow back, to a time not forgotten. Beside being a brilliant drummer, you were a good friend . We had some intetesting converations about life in general. Then shared your last performance in Brisbane. Thanks for having been an important part of my life.

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

For ever and ever

I am keen to get in touch with Tony's family as I believe I may be a close relative of Tony's from Bondi days. I am very sad to hear of his passing as I had never met him, but was keen to make contact.

R.I.P Tony, my condolence to your family. Going back to the days, Hawaian Disco Sydney, Sabastian and last performance at The Red Orb Brisbane. Will always treasure those times.

Very sad to hear of the passing of yet another terrific musician from avery musically formative time of my youth. Vale, Tony;you'll not be soon forgotten.......

TONY ,what a tale he could tell about his days in bondi{1960s},good squash player,we never new how good a drummer he was,never mentioned ,grabbed a chance and went,a lot of fun,never much money,always well dressed,lot of laughs ,phil,reg,bob,jim,

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Tony Cahill, one of a classic group of 60's musicians in Australia's rock and roll history. Deepest sympathy to all, from Margaret, Wendy and Beverley Cook, the Cookies (early Brisbane memories).

Love you Tony. Always in my heart. Many happy hours spent with you in this life. May you be sailing on the clouds in heaven.

Awee Tony you were so amazing , fun & loving to me! You will always have a place in my heart & laughter cause boy could you make me laugh! Love you RIP & soar with the Angels :)))

Hope you are having fun in Heaven riding your bike around up there!!! oxoxox, Paris

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

The best boss ever. And the best dressed! You changed my life and the lives of many others. Forever grateful. God speed.

One amazing human being! Happy you made it back to Oz like you wanted. I will miss you. Be well mate.

Cheers, Steveo.

Sad to hear of Tony's passing. I had been thinking of him lately and wondering what he was doing now. Tony was the Purple Hearts second drummer. I was in a relationship with Lobby during (and after) that time so only knew Tony for a short time as he left Melbourne after the Hearts broke up. He was a brilliant drummer and though I did not know him well it fills me with sadness to think he is no longer here. Lob & Bill will appreciate his being on their side and Norm Sweeney is also there to roadie. We'll all be back together some time soon. Love to Tony's family.

R.I.P.

I have fond memories when you arrived in Melbourne in your beaten up kombi to play at my club (Sebastian's) with your amazing band the Purple Hearts . You all thrilled our patrons with stunning musicianship . You drove it and mick took it over the top. RIP Tony
Michael Browning

I have fond memories of the Purple Hearts at my early Melbourne club Sebastian's . They all arrived from Brisbane in a combi and thrilled our customers with great musicianship driven by Tony and taken over the top by their amazing frontman Mick. They don't make like that anymore. RIP Tony Michael Browning.

I was there at the end for you ol mate.
One day someone will write the tale of you the times and the history

Gone to join that Heavenly "Super group"
Rock on Tony..Janice Rowe..

Great drummer

Vale Tony.

Inspirational drummer to all those who saw you. Your life may have been cut short, but always remembered.

My condolences to you family and friends.

Thank you.

Sad to hear of Tony's passing - a great drummer -I'll always remember his advice and help.
Peter Miles London

RIP

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

R.I.P Tony -memories from many years ago.Days of Purple Hearts and Easybeats x

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Thanks for all the great times we had, and all those packages Mate. I will miss you Love from LG... Barry Harvey

Tony, rest in peace, hopefully you'll get to jam with your band mates Lobby and Mick.

RIP Tony. And thank you for the music. Enjoy hanging with Mick and Lobby again. xx

RIP Tony. And thank you for the music! Say hi to Mr Hadley and Mr Loyde from me. xx

Vale Tony, t'was but a fleeting connection that created a lifelong memory. Condolences to your family.

Your memory as a brisband member of the purple hearts is not forgotten snowy. Kel Johnston brisbane live music historian.

Once called the human metronome because of his spot-on ability to keep a perfect beat. RIP Tony.

R.I.P ..THE HUMAN METRONOME NOT TOO FAST NOT TOO SLOW..HE REMAINED CONSTANT....A FAN

Amazingly caring man...........rip .... may your journey be a peaceful one........love always

R.I.P Tony...you were much loved by not only Billy, but the Thorpettes as well xoxo

Many exciting hours spent watching The Purple Hearts in the 60s, the only band around that could do justice to such an innovative drummer as Tony. Sadly missed.

Rest In Paradise Tony ??????