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Glenn Shorrock

Glenn Shorrock, a prominent figure in Australian music for over 35 years, began his journey in Kent, England, before relocating to Adelaide at the age of 10. His passion for rock 'n' roll ignited in the early 1960s when he joined a vocal ensemble called the Twilights. By 1965, the band evolved into a six-member beat group based in Melbourne, achieving chart success with hits like "Needle in a Haystack," "What's Wrong with the Way I Live?," "Cathy Come Home," and "Young Girl." The Twilights disbanded in 1969, paving the way for Shorrock's collaboration with Brian Cadd in Axiom, where they produced memorable tracks such as "Arkansas Grass" and "Little Ray of Sunshine."

After Axiom dissolved following a move to London in 1970, Shorrock remained in the city, working as a session singer and songwriter with the twelve-piece rock ensemble Esperanto. In 1974, he returned to Australia to co-found the Little River Band, which made waves in the U.S. music scene starting in 1976, yielding eight Top Ten hits and selling over 25 million albums. His songwriting prowess is evident in classics like "Help Is on Its Way," "Emma," "Home on Monday," and "Cool Change."

Beyond music, Shorrock has made significant contributions to theater and cabaret, starring in productions such as Evita and The Rocky Horror Show. A standout moment in his career was collaborating with Sir George Martin on the acclaimed show All You Need Is Beatles in 1998. He also showcased his talent in Grease: The Arena Spectacular and joined the inaugural cast of Australian Night At The Proms in 2001. His latest solo album, Spin Me 'Round, was released in 2000, co-produced with Brian Cadd.

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