Broderick Smith was one of the first to mix country and RnB influences in the early 1970s. As well as being a country rocker, Broderick has worked as a soldier, advertising copywriter, graphic artist and actor. This interview forms part of my Gifted Country exhibition - sounds, stories and photographs of people who make Australian Music. Country fans may also be interested in my book “Where Country Is” which documents the history of the Australian country music scene and its characters http://www.shop.elliottcountry.com/collections/books/products/where-country-is
April 28, 2012
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April 28, 2012
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Cold Chisel’s Don Walker interviewed for my Gifted Country exhibition - photographs of people who make Australian Music. Discover more about the exhibition at http://www.elliottcountry.com
April 28, 2012
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Diamantina Drover is one of the definitive Australian songs. Hugh McDonald talks about his approach to songwriting in this interview from my Gifted Country exhibition about Australian music. Find out more on my website at http://www.elliottcountry.com
April 28, 2012
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The hit song “I was only 19” helped Aussie folk rockers Redgum make their mark. Hear from Redgum’s John Schumann - also a respected singer songwriter in his own right - in this exclusive interview.
To find out more about Gifted Country - my new exhibition of people who make Australian music - visit my Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/elliottcountry
April 28, 2012
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John Williamson in this exclusive interview tells us about singing with an Australian accent, getting started on the pub circuit as a young artist, and his breakthrough hit Old Man Emu.
This interview is part of my new exhibition, Gifted Country - portraits of people who make Australian music. Find out more on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/elliottcountry
If you love Australian country music you can also check out my authoritative book on the subject “Where Country Is” http://www.shop.elliottcountry.com/collections/books/products/where-country-is
April 28, 2012
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Interview with Joy McKean discussing her book ‘I’ve Been There and Back.’ In her new book Joy shares stories of about traveling, singing and songwriting on the road with her late husband Slim Dusty.
My new photographic exhibition featuring people who make Australian music, Gifted Country, runs April through June at Caboolture Regional Gallery. And you’re invited! http://www.elliottcountry.com/youre-invited-to-my-exhibition-launch
April 28, 2012
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They don’t make them like Rick Aitcheson these days. Rick was a great friend and legendary bush ballad writer. He was a pioneer of Australian country music and an gifted story teller.
For more country music stories and photos visit my my Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/elliottcountry or my web site http://www.elliottcountry.com
April 28, 2012
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Have you ever wondered how Slim got the name Slim Dusty? Check out this interview and find out. Slim shares stories about growing up during WWII on the family farm and playing songs with his Dad.
Slim Dusty went on the road touring in 1954 and never stopped. He released in excess of one hundred albums throughout his career. He is forever in our memories.
Discover my new exhibition Gifted Country - photographs of people who make Australian music - on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/elliottcountry
If you are a fan of good Australian country you might also be interested in my authoritative book “Where Country Is” available from my online store http://www.shop.elliottcountry.com/collections/books/products/where-country-is
April 21, 2012
April 21, 2012
I took this portrait of a very young Keith Urban when he was getting ready to take on the world. Keith won Starmaker in 1990. He was a superstar even in those early days.
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