Tony Pilkington
Tony Pilkington is a South Australian radio personality. He is best known for "Bazz and Pilko", his long running breakfast show partnership with Barry Ion. Their show aired in Adelaide from 1976 to 1984, then Sydney from 1985 to 1991, then back in Adelaide until 1996.[1] He continued to work at Adelaide's 5AA until retiring in 2010.
After nine years of semi-retirement, Pilko is set for a return to Adelaide airwaves once again. As of 2020 Pilkington will host the afternoon show, 12:30 to 3pm weekdays on Adelaide's 5AA. [2]
Discography[]
Studio albums[]
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| AUS [3] | ||
| Bazz & Pilko Classics (as Bazz & Pilko) |
|
64 |
| Day Trip to Victor (as Bazz Plus Pilko) |
|
48 |
| Plussy... Or Bust? (as Bazz & Pilko) |
|
67 |
Singles[]
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| AUS [3] | ||
| 1980 | "Bite Your Bum" (as Bazz & Pilko) |
37 |
| 1981 | "Song for Don" (as Bazz & Pilko) |
- |
References[]
- ^ Bazz & Pilko on the Plus side, Kevin Naughton, Adelaide Independent News, 29 October 2013
- ^ Tony Pilkington OAM, LinkedIn
- ^ a b Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 28. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
External links[]
- tonypilkington.com.au
- Extract from book the Bazz & Pilko Years by Peter Plus, Barry Ion, Adelaide Advertiser, 18 October 2013
- Where Are They Now? Tony Pilkington, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 2 October 2013
Categories:
- Living people
- Australian radio personalities