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The Hawking Brothers, were an Australian country music band, formed in 1955 and disbanded in 1985. They comprised brothers Russell (1931–1976) and Alan (1933–1988). Excellent singers and instrumentalists, they first recorded in 1955 and were equally proficient with both traditional Australian folk music and country music. In the latter genre they very deservedly had a big hit in Australia with the American song Catfish John (on their self-titled album). They toured North America in 1975 and appeared at the Grand Ole Opry. After originally recording with Regal Zonophone Records, they went on to record a number of albums with RCA Records. When it comes to winning awards, The Hawking Brothers have been very successful, winning 6 Golden Guitars. In 1989, The Hawking Brothers were inducted into the Australian Roll of Renown.
Thanks for this great group of yesteryear. Both left us way too early. I did have the chance to see the Hawking Bros (Alan Only) at the Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne many years ago.
ReplyDeleteBoth Alan and Russ were very talented musicians and great men. The Hawking Brothers band consisted for the majority of their active years as a professional band of Russ and Alan of course and George Xanthos pedal steel, Gary Newton Bass they went through a few drummer's the first being Joe Attard then Peter cohen and John Faubel. Credit must be given where credit is due. They were a band. A full time professional band being a bunch of very talented musicians. They all did the recordings, they all toured America, they all went on tour with Johnny Cash and Buck Owens. They all made the Hawking Brothers the band that was so successful.
ReplyDeleteThe Hawking Brothers band consulted if more than Alan and Russ. Yes they started the band but it consisted of Gary Newton Bass. George Xanthos pedal steel. Joe Attard, Peter Cohen and John Fauble on drums.
ReplyDeleteThey were all on the records, all did the tours including Johnny Cash and Buck Owens.
They all performed on the television shows... in melb tonight, the Don Lane show. They were all in the melb bitter ads. The Band members also need credit.... they wouldn't have had Their sound that people loved if it wasn't for the music of the Hawking Brothers Band.
The Hawking Brothers band consisred of more than Alan and Russ. Yes they started the band but it consisted of Gary Newton Bass. George Xanthos pedal steel. Joe Attard, Peter Cohen and John Fauble on drums.
ReplyDeleteThey were all on the records, all did the tours including Johnny Cash and Buck Owens.
They all performed on the television shows... in melb tonight, the Don Lane show. They were all in the melb bitter ads. The Band members also need credit.... they wouldn't have had Their sound that people loved if it wasn't for the music of the Hawking Brothers Band.