The Rise & Fall of Men at Work | Greg Prato Reveals the Full Story

Why did one of the biggest bands of the MTV era disappear so quickly? In this episode of Booked On Rock, author Greg Prato joins us to discuss his new book, Down Under: The Men at Work & Colin Hay Story. We explore the incredible rise of Men at Work, the stories behind classics like "Down Under," "Who Can It Be Now?," "Overkill," and "Be Good Johnny," and the internal tensions that led to the band's breakup. Greg also shares insights into Colin Hay's remarkable solo career, the unforgettable contributions of Greg Ham, the "Down Under" copyright lawsuit, reunion possibilities, and why Men at Work's music continues to resonate with fans more than 40 years later. Whether you've loved Men at Work since the '80s or you're discovering them for the first time, this conversation offers a fascinating look at one of rock's most unique success stories. 👍 If you enjoyed this interview, please Like, Subscribe, and leave a comment letting us know your favorite Men at Work song! Purchase a copy of Down Under: The Men at Work & Colin Hay Story https://www.amazon.com/Down-Under-Wor... Find more Greg Prato books on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/stores/Greg-Pr... Follow Greg Prato on X https://x.com/gregpratowriter ---------- 🎧 Listen Ad-Free on Patreon Support Booked On Rock and get every new episode completely commercial-free with the Backstage Pass. Join here:   / bookedonrock   🛒 Old Glory - Iconic music and sports fan merch 💰 Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: BOOKEDONROCK https://oldglory.com/discount/BOOKEDO... Booked On Rock is part of The Boneless Podcasting Network https://goboneless.lovable.app/?fbcli... WEBSITE: https://www.bookedonrock.com The Booked On Rock Store: https://bookedonrock-shop.fourthwall.com Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: [email protected] The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel:    / @bookedonrock   Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: BLUESKY https://bsky.app/profile/bookedonrock... FACEBOOK   / bookedonrockpodcast   INSTAGRAM   / bookedonrockpodcast   TIKTOK   / bookedonrock   X   / bookedonrock   Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore: https://www.indiebound.org/indie-stor... #MenAtWork #ColinHay #GregPrato #DownUnder #WhoCanItBeNow #Overkill #BusinessAsUsual #Cargo #ClassicRock #RockHistory #MusicBooks #RockBooks #MTV #80sMusic #BookedOnRock #MusicPodcast #RockInterview