Keith Lamb (musician)
Keith Lamb | |
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Born | Norwich, England | 9 January 1952
Genres | Rock |
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Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 1970–present |
Keith Lamb (born 9 January 1952) is an English-born Australian musician who was the lead singer and founding member of the 1970s glam rock band, Hush. He had been singing since the age of 10 years old, fronting English bands including Mr. Toad, The Case and Sleepy Talk. Mr. Toad supported UK acts including the Who and the Equals.
Lamb emigrated to Australia in 1970 with his school friend, Hush guitarist Robin Jackson.
Career
Lamb co-wrote Hush's music with guitarist Les Gock. He was one of Australia's better known front men of the 1970s, along with Bon Scott. On the passing of Scott, Lamb was considered as a replacement.[citation needed] Lamb lived for performing and was heartbroken when Hush split up. He went on to produce the work of bands Airport, Larry, and the Keith Lamb Band, but none had the commercial success of Hush. He also produced the albums Pioneers (platinum) and Jesus Christ Superstar Choir Sing Carols. Lamb has mentored and supported many up-coming artists, including Sharon O'Neill. He appeared in the Australian musical Jesus Christ Superstar, as Anas the Priest.[citation needed]
Lamb also wrote songs for other artists and bands. With Alan Lancaster of Status Quo, Lamb co-wrote several songs for Status Quo between 1979 and 1983, including the top ten hits "Ol' Rag Blues", "Over the Edge", and "I Want the World to Know".[1][2][3][4]
Lamb performs at solo gigs, such as the Lifeline Concert in Cairns.[citation needed] He remains involved creatively with music, art, and sculpture and is a partner in the embroidery company Rajmahal.[5] He has two children and five grandchildren. Lamb is also the co-author of the game, The Art of Conversation.[6]
He lives in Bendigo, Victoria.[7][8]
Countdown Spectacular
In 2006, Lamb performed with other members of his band, Hush, as part of the Countdown Spectacular Tour under the auspices of Michael Gudinski.[citation needed] The first tour was staged from June to August 2006. It featured mainly Australian artists and groups, some re-forming specially for the tour, plus several international artists now living in Australia.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "Status Quo - Back To Back". Discogs.com. 30 October 1983. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ^ "Status Quo - Ol' Rag Blues". Discogs.com. 30 August 1986. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ^ "Status Quo - Dear John / I Want The World To Know". Discogs.com. 30 August 1986. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ^ "Status Quo - 1+9+8+2". Discogs.com. 30 August 2006. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ^ "The Luxury of Rajmahal Fine Needlework Products". Rajmahal.com.au. 12 July 2002. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
- ^ "The Art of Conversation". Taoc.com.au. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
- ^ Wilmoth, P. The Sunday Age, 3 September 2006
- ^ Wilmoth, P: Glad All Over : the Countdown years 1974–1987, McPhee Gribble, 1993, ISBN 0869142933
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