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Fifa Riccobono — godmother of Australian music

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Sep 20, 2021

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Fifa started in the music industry at 16, and worked her way up the ranks of Albert Music to become CEO. In the 1970s she formed a beautiful friendship with AC/DC's wild lead singer, Bon Scott (R)

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Sep 20, 2021

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Fifa Riccobono — godmother of Australian music

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