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✊ WARS OR HANDS OF TIME ⏳ Written by Mick Bower, Wars or Hands of Time is widely recognised as Australia’s first pop song to directly protest the Vietnam War. Released in 1966, as the conflict and conscription began to divide the nation, the song captured the fear, anger, and moral unease felt by a generation of young Australians. Rather than glorifying war, it questioned its cost and challenged listeners to consider whether humanity would keep repeating the same mistakes. Musically, the message

We’re often asked where the name The Masters Apprentices came from. Here’s Jim Keays, in his own words, explaining how the band he joined 'The Mustangs' changed its name, and how Mick Bower came up with 'The Masters Apprentices', a nod to the blues masters of the 1920s and 1930s. It’s a great piece of history, straight from Jim himself. themastersapprentices.com #TheMastersApprentices #JimKeays #MickBower #AustralianRock #AussieMusicHistory #BandHistory #RockHistory #1960sRock #AustralianMusic #

Released in 1969, “Think About Tomorrow Today” was one of The Masters Apprentices’ most distinctive and forward-looking singles. Written by Doug Ford and Jim Keays, the song reflected the band’s late-60s psychedelic edge and lyrical optimism at a time when Australian rock was rapidly evolving. 📈 The single became a national hit, reaching No. 19 on the Go-Set National Top 40, confirming the band’s place among Australia’s leading rock acts of the era and helping cement their reputation beyond Ade