Another Rock ‘n’ Roll Singer Has Died: Col Joye Was 89

Australian rock ‘n’ roll legend Col Joye passed away earlier this month at the age of 89.

According to Australia’s ABC News, the musician, whose real name is Colin Jacobsen, died in Sydney on Aug. 5. He was best known for his success in the early days of rock ‘n’ roll with his band, Col Joye and the Joy Boys.

Starting his music career in the late 1950s, Jacobsen founded the music group, The KJ Quintet, alongside his brother, Kevin. The group changed its name to Col Joye and the Joy Boys to secure a gig at the Manly Jazzerama. His younger brother Keith also joined the group, which performed regularly in Bankstown.

The group’s second single, “Bye Bye Baby,” became a huge success, topping the Sydney music charts.

Col and his brother Kevin went on to establish a management, publishing, and