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Chain, also known as The Chain and Matt Taylor's Chain, is a Melbourne-based blues powerhouse formed in 1968. With a lineup that has included Phil Manning, Matt Taylor, Barry Harvey, and Dirk Du Bois, they helped shape Australian blues and R&B across decades. Their sound blends gritty guitar, soulful vocals, and the instinctive rhythm that has made them a mainstay on stages from local clubs to major venues.

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From charting hits to landmark albums, Chain’s career offers a rich history for fans of classic Australian rock and blues. We’ve got you covered with updated tour information and legitimate ways to secure seats for upcoming performances across Australia.

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Explore their discography highlights, learn about the band’s enduring legacy, and see when Chain is performing near you. We’ll help you find safe, straightforward tickets for the next show, without the fuss.

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Key milestones include the chart success of Black and Blue (#12 on the Australian Kent chart) and Judgement (#30), along with the early-70s release I Remember When I Was Young. Toward the Blues (1971) stands as a defining Australian blues record, reaching #6 in Australia and earning ARIA Gold status for its enduring impact. The band released 14 albums from 1970 to 2004, including the 2004 Sweet Honey, and they’ve continued to perform in various forms over the years.

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For fans in Melbourne and beyond, keep an eye on live dates and festival appearances. Upcoming shows are announced through official channels and partner venues, including MEMO Music Hall, with social updates from Matt Taylor’s Chain site and Phil Manning’s profiles. When you’re ready to see Chain live, we’ll help you secure seats promptly and reliably.

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  • Origin and name: Melbourne-based blues band formed in 1968; also known as The Chain and Matt Taylor's Chain.
  • Genre: Blues, R&B; key players include Phil Manning, Matt Taylor, Barry Harvey and Dirk Du Bois.
  • Early hits and chart success: Black and Blue peaked at #12 on the Australian Kent chart; Judgement reached #30; Matt Taylor’s Chain release I Remember When I Was Young also charted in the early 70s.
  • Major achievement: Toward the Blues (1971) peaked #6 in Australia and later achieved ARIA Gold status; the album is a landmark in Australian blues.
  • Complete discography (albums): 14 album releases from 1970–2004, with Sweet Honey (2004) as the most recent; includes live and compilation titles.
  • 2025 tour: Chain performed a 57th-anniversary show at MEMO Music Hall, Melbourne on March 8, 2025 (Chain – A Celebration of 57 Years).

The records

Chain - Band Discography

  • Sweet Honey
    2004 · Forever Records
  • Toward the Blues
    1971 · Infinity
  • Two of a Kind
    1973 · Mushroom Records
  • Best of Chain
    1978 · Infinity
  • History of Chain
    1974 · Mushroom
  • Australian Rhythm & Blues
    1987 · RCA
  • Child of the Street
    1985 · Team Records
  • Blue Metal
    1989 · Forever Records
  • Mix Up the Oils
    1999 · Forever Records
  • The First 30 Years
    1998 · Forever
  • Trouble in the Wind
    1992 · Aim
  • Towards the Blues (30th Anniversary Edition)
    2001 · Festival Mushroom
  • Live Again
    1972 · Infinity
  • Chain Live
    1970 · Infinity

The hits

Top Chain - Band Songs

  • (Doin' The) Highway 31 Shuffle
    1986 · N/A
  • I Don't Want To Be Like Everyone Else
    1985 · N/A
  • I'm Gonna Miss You Babe
    1980 · N/A
  • I Thought You Weren't My Friend
    1973 · Kent AUS #89
  • I'm Gonna Miss You, Babe
    1973 · Kent AUS #65
  • I Remember When I Was Young (Matt Taylor's Chain)
    1973 · Kent AUS #26
  • Sunny Day
    1972 · Kent AUS #92
  • Black and Blue
    1971 · Kent AUS #12; Go-Set #10
  • Judgement
    1971 · Kent AUS #30

Key milestones include the chart success of Black and Blue (#12 on the Australian Kent chart) and Judgement (#30), along with the early-70s release I Remember When I Was Young. Toward the Blues (1971) stands as a defining Australian blues record, reaching #6 in Australia and earning ARIA Gold status for its enduring impact. The band released 14 albums from 1970 to 2004, including the 2004 Sweet Honey, and they’ve continued to perform in various forms over the years.

For fans in Melbourne and beyond, keep an eye on live dates and festival appearances. Upcoming shows are announced through official channels and partner venues, including MEMO Music Hall, with social updates from Matt Taylor’s Chain site and Phil Manning’s profiles. When you’re ready to see Chain live, we’ll help you secure seats promptly and reliably.

Social media and official pages: Matt Taylor’s Chain – official site: matttaylorschain.com, Facebook, Phil Manning on Facebook. MEMO Music Hall listings: memo.vic.gov.au.

Location-based tip: If you’re in Melbourne, the historic MEMO Music Hall has hosted memorable Chain performances, offering intimate, authentic blues atmospheres alongside modern venues across the city and state.

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