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David Gordon "Slim Dusty" Kirkpatrick, OBE (June 13, 1927—September 19, 2003) was an iconic Australian country music singer and songwriter. He has sold more than five million albums and singles in Australia.
Early life/career
Slim was born in Kempsey, New South Wales, the son of a cattle farmer. He adopted the stage name "Slim Dusty" in 1938 at eleven years of age. His earliest musical influences included Jimmie Rodgers. Slim released his first record in 1946 at the age of nineteen.
Rise to fame
His 1957 hit "A Pub With No Beer" was the biggest-selling record by an Australian to that time, and the first Australian single to go gold. Over the course of his career, he has collected more gold and platinum albums than any other Australian artist. (The "Pub With No Beer" is a real place, in Taylors Arm, not far from Kempsey where Slim Dusty was born). In 1959 and 1960 Dutch and German cover versions of the song became number one hits (even evergreens) in Belgium, Austria and Germany, brought by the Flemish country singer-guitarist and amusement park founder Bobbejaan Schoepen. More on [ Slim Dusty ]
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rachalmers (Shanghai Bob) Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:20:01 -0000
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@markedw Knew a guy who toured with Slim Dusty. Quit coz Slim told him that only he can wear a hat on stage.
craigeyles (craig eyles) Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:40:54 -0000
@markedw Knew a guy who toured with Slim Dusty. Quit coz Slim told him that only he can wear a hat on stage.
Slim Dusty - Official site with biography, discography, awards, family, newsletter and links.
BBC News - Report of Slim Dusty's death from cancer on 19th September 2003.
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BBC News - Report of the State funeral for Slim Dusty held on 26th September 2003.
Meta Description: [ Thousands of mourners attend the state funeral of Australian country singer Slim Dusty on Friday. ]
Lycos Music - Slim Dusty - Profile, biography, discography, links, and pictures.
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Memorial Service for Slim Dusty - Media release by Acting Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Gary Hardgrave.
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Slim - Personal tribute by the President of the Country Music Association of Australia.
Telegraph - Profile and obituary by The Rt Rev Jim Thompson.
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The Backyard - Slim Dusty - Links to tributes and interviews.
Meta Description: [ Australian Icon and Country Music Legend Slim Dusty was given a State Funeral Friday, 26th, September at St. Andrew's Cathedral in Sydney. ]
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Wikipedia - Entries for Slim Dusty including biographical information and links.
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