Triple M’s Matty Johns hosting MAX’s 1,000 greatest rock songs countdown
Triple M personality and Grill Team host Matty Johns will be hosting a countdown of the 1,000 Greatest Rock Songs Ever on Foxtel’s MAX channel this weekend.
The event begins at 10 am on Friday, September 28 to Monday, October 1.
With the AFL and NRL grand final fever sweeping this weekend, Foxtel’s MAX channel has roped in major sporting names for the four-day countdown.
They’ll be talking about their personal connections to the songs.
Foxtel’s group general manager for entertainment & music channels, Fraser Stark said: “MAX is the home of music greats and, across this October Long Weekend, will also host some of Australia’s sporting greats as it counts down the 1000 Greatest Rock Songs Ever.
“As we farewell the winter codes and ready ourselves for a summer of cricket like never before, we have assembled an enviable list of sporting legends to lend their voice, their vote and their commentary to Australia’s favourite rock classics.”
The roster royalty includes:
CRICKET
Shane Warne, Brett Lee, Adam Gilchrist, Mike Hussey, Alan Border, Brendon Julian, Darren Lehman, Ian Healy, Andrew Symonds and Kerry O’Keeffe.
NRL
Mal Meninga, Justin Hodges, Mick Ennis and Steve Roach.
RUGBY UNION
George Gregan
AFL
Jason Dunstall and Dermott Brereton.
Plus
Olympic hero Matt Shirvington, former socceoo Robbie Slater and cricket commentator Mark Howard.