Russell Hitchcock met Graham Russell on May 12, 1975, the first day of rehearsals for “Jesus Christ Superstar” in Sydney, Australia; they became instant friends with their common love for The Beatles and, of course, singing. They quickly gained a reputation for great harmonies and for original songs that Graham was constantly writing. They made a demo on a cassette of two songs. Everyone turned it down but one — CBS Records — who admired their unique style. Read more on Last.fm