Wilbur Wilde: Rock ’n’ Roll, TV Fame, Live Performance and Chaos!
Episode 504
On this episode of An Eventful Life, we’re joined by true Australian entertainment royalty — Wilbur Wilde.
Musician, TV icon, comedian, event MC, storyteller and all-round showman, Wilbur has spent decades entertaining Australia on stages, screens and airwaves.
From his legendary time with Ol' 55 and Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons, to becoming a household name on Hey Hey It’s Saturday, to touring, recording, theatre, hosting and appearing across countless live shows and television productions, Wilbur’s career and life is as colourful, unpredictable and eventful as it gets.
In this episode, Wilbur opens up about life inside the music industry, the chaos and camaraderie of live television, unforgettable and crazy moments on stage, his over 950 performances in the Rocky Horror Picture Show and what it really takes to stay relevant, creative and grounded across multiple decades in entertainment. We talk rock ’n’ roll stories, career highs and lows, humour, resilience, and the joy of still doing what you love.
Packed with laughs, honesty and incredible stories, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone who loves music, television, live performance and Australian pop culture.
In this episode, we cover:
Wilbur’s early days in music and the rise of Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons
Life behind the scenes of Hey Hey It’s Saturday
Touring, live performance and rock ’n’ roll stories
The realities of fame, longevity and reinvention
Why live entertainment still matters
Staying creative, curious and connected over decades
Wilbur’s most “pinch-me” career moments
What he’s learned about audiences, laughter and storytelling
A brilliant, funny and generous conversation with one of Australia’s most loved entertainers.
Enjoy this episode of An Eventful Life with Wilbur Wilde.
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